Toyota Highlander and 26' Trailer
I camped side by side with a camper with this set up and got curious as this seems to be a over-matched and a dangerous set up. Checked my numbers on Google as Highland I recall at most is rated fo...
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carringb wrote:
GCWR is just a performance and longevity rating. Not everybody needs to tow their trailer up davis dam grade in the middle of summer, and most folks only tow infrequently. As long as his hitch receiver is good for it, he's probably fine, even though there is certainly better tools for that task.
This needs to be emphasized! GCWR is not a legal spec - no DOT / Transport Canada dept that I know of enforces it.
What is enforced is GVWR. Personally (as a ME), GAWRs are the "hard limits" that should not be exceeded. It includes your tire, suspension, axle bearing, AND braking load limits.
Could the setup work? If he used a Hensley, it could work safely. It gets rid of the short wheelbase concern, and can keep both axle / GVWR under limit.
A highlander has 1340 lbs payload - higher than some Ram 1500s that are rated to tow 10,000 lbs. Of course, if he overheats and burns up the engine / transmission, kiss the warranty goodbye - that's where GCWR kicks in.
