Towing with 5th Gen 4Runner
Looking for some helpful input so I can correctly match our vehicle to a trailer. Our vehicle is a 2011 Toyota 4Runner V6 4x4 with a hitch and both 7/4 pin connectors. The 4runner specs out: Tow ra...
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MadCap wrote:
Thanks for all the helpful input.
I had a slight feeling the jayco x18d might have been pushing it, especially tring to keep to the 80% rule. The other trailer in mind is the jayco x17z model. The estimated dry weight on that unit is 2785, tounge weight of 395 and GVWR of 3500. Would this be a better match? Or will I be limited to a pop up trailer due to the hitch design being bolted to the crossmemeber vs the frame. As someone stated previously, no one makes a frame mounted hitch for the 5th gen 4runner yet, so I'm left with the stock hitch from the factory.
If I were to pursue a smaller hybrid, will a sway only control hitch be sufficient without the WD?
crcr, where does the scan gauge pull the trans temp from? Do i need to add some type of temp sender inline on the tranny?
No sender is needed. Scan Gauge II pulls the temp right off the vehicle's computer data stream, by plugging into the OBD port right under your dash. This is where dealerships and independent repair shops plug into to pull data off the vehicle.
I had to program some numbers in the unit -- forget where I got the numbers -- either the Scan Gauge website, or on T4R.org, the best forum for 4Runner owners. Search or ask about it on the 5th Gen section of that forum -- see if other 5th Gen owners have pulled trans temp using a Scan Guage.
