Towing Trailer with a 4Runner
Hi- I currently own a 2016 Toyota 4Runner. My husband and I are looking to purchase a travel trailer this spring. Our 4Runner has a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. My question is, has anyone towed a ...
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coolmom42 wrote:
I've looked hard at 4Runners and was really interested in one for a while. The problem is that the OEM hitch is not mounted properly for use with a weight distributing hitch. And you will definitely need a WDH.
This is the thread about towing with a 4Runner.
Bottom line, if you want to tow with a late-model V6, you will have to replace the OEM hitch with one that bolts to the frame.
Yeah. That.
I am one of the unfortunate ones who found himself with a 4Runner that was unable to handle the towing task that I expected of it. Believe me, I have looked into this in great detail. For the 2010 model at least, and probably more recent ones as well, there is no way the 4Runner can tow with a weight distribution hitch system, and a trailer that is near that 5000lb towing limit will absolutely need weight distribution. It's a *itch of a problem. I ended up having to trade my 4Runner in.
-Speak
