Rockwood Roo 21SS - Tow Vehicle
I am in the process of downgrading my Tow Vehicle from an '08 GMC Yukon Denali rated at 8100# towing max to a Toyota 4Runner w/4.7liter V-8 rated at 7,000# capacity. I am also looking to upsize from a...
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bikendan wrote:
is there a reason you're downgrading your tow vehicle but increasing the size and weight of the trailer? you seem to be doing opposite from what most people do.
you won't see much difference, between the GMC and the Toyota, in gas mileage.
the Toy will struggle much more, especially in mountains. in fact, you'll probably see lower gas mileage when towing with the Toyota, over towing with the Denali.
if the Denali has the 5.3 v-8, you'll probably get the same overall gas mileage, as you would in the Toyota.
and as Chuck said, payload will be your biggest issue with the Toyota.
I am downgrading my TV because we are trying to not have a car payment. I still owe about $16K on the '08 Denali and trying to find a good used '05-'06 4Runner. I can get $30-$31K for the trade. I am going from a PUP to HTT because I am ready to move up and have more room. The HTT has beds on each end, bathroom, full size frig, more storage, etc. I like the hybrid concept since its basically a larger PUP with all the amenities. I camp with my brother attending car races during the summer and we like our own space so its a great concept. The Denali has the 380HP 6.2 liter and didn't even notice I was pulling the PUP. I was getting about 11-12MPG pulling the PUP. Getting back to the tongue weight on the 4R, The specs call for 700#max, so I should be okay with a WDH and towing capacity of 7,000#. Anyone know how the Tongue weight is calculated?
