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coolmom42
Explorer II
Sep 14, 2016

Towing with an Explorer, Highlander or 4Runner-experiences?

I am seriously considering a Lance 1475 TT, dry wt 2495, gross 3700. I want to tow with a SUV, and have a fondness for Toyotas. (Ford Explorer is also in the running.) A Highlander, 4Runner, or Expl...
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bgum
Explorer
Sep 14, 2016
We towed a 19ft Airstream Bambi with our 2012 4Runner. Weight 3575 tongue 510 gross 4500. Max limit for 4Runner was 5000lbs. Plenty of power and decent gas mileage. We visit PF/Gatlinburg twice per year and never experienced towing power problems. Just be aware that the stock hitch on the 2012 was not rated for weight distribution. The only hitch (weight dist) at the time that would fit it was made for a Lexus

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