vlopddap wrote:
parker.rowe wrote:
Check rock auto and see if they carry the HD cooling radiator for the truck. Then you can see what the difference is between that and the standard one.
Yes, RockAuto have a specific part number for "HD" radiator with built-in oil cooler and it's listed for "RAV4 w/ towing package" in 2017-18. Retail price is 80$ USD for the radiator assembly.
Now I need to figure out the other portion of the oil cooling system.
Back several years ago, I owned a 2010 Jeep Patriot 4WD with the 2.4L where I haven't the factory tow package that increase towing cap from 1000 lb to 2000 lb, but the kit was sold directly at the dealer (MOPAR) for like 150$ and it include a secondary radiator, mounts, all hoses and the metal part that does between oil filter and the engine to bring coolant to cool the oil. The installation was super easy and I did it myself in my driveway in about 2 hour! Then I towed a 1600 pounds popup camper (not the one I own currently, a much bigger one) for thousands and thousands of miles without an issue.
I wish that Toyota did the same for the RAV4, but apparently they don't! However I am pretty sure that I can build my own "kit" from aftermarket/jobber parts. I found the radiator assembly, now I need to find the part that bring coolant to the engine oil. For the coolant hose it's not a big deal since I can use universal coolant hose sold in bulk.
It looks like the radiator dimensions are the same...might want to investigate just adding an external transmission cooler. If you go the the factory internal trans cooler, you can probably get the factory lines from toyota. It will cost more though.
Not sure how hard the oil cooler will be. Me, I would skip it. But if it is easy to add go for it. Are you sure it had one as part of the tow package?
Campfire Time wrote:
Ralph Cramden wrote:
It is however great reading, and good for a lot of laughs reading through all this BS. It's always the same on an RV board and RVnet takes the blue ribbon it seems..........I think the OP should run out and buy this for pulling the popup. However he may want to go to an F550 in case he ever intends to upgrade to a 14' single axle. 3500#GVW full height trailer LOL. Some of this stuff makes me want to put a bullet through my skull.
Honestly did you even read any of this thread? Clearly not. It was never a matter of whether he could tow that little trailer or not. Of course he can. The OP asked if it was conceivable to "upgrade" the Rav4 to the same specs as the model with the tow package, as a replacement for a Chrysler mini-van. If someone asked if they should upgrade their F250 with bigger springs and a few other mods to "make it" an F350, it would be the same argument against. Not worth the bang for the buck. But it's his money and time...
Funny you should say that...actually, that depends on the year. For quite a few trucks, the only difference between the 2500/250 and the 3500/350 was the weight sticker and some overload springs.
And, some people did respond with "You shouldn't even tow it if it had the higher rated 3500lb package". I think those were the ones he was addressing.
