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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JnJnKatiebug wrote:
With the right hitch setup you could pull a small trailer up to about 20 feet long with an empty weight of 3,000 to 3,500 pound. Anything over that will be a challenge. It's all about cargo capacity.
Disagree. While payload capacity is certainly a most important consideration for just about anyone towing with anything less than a 3/4 ton, with such a limited tow vehicle as the OP's 4Runner they'd also want to be very concerned about the effect significant wind resistance created by any full height trailer at highway speeds that will severely tax the capabilities of their vehicle, regardless that it may "technically" fall within various weight ratings. JMO, but they'd be far better off to stick with a low profile popup and avoid this issue entirely.
