How is a V8 4Runner as a Tow Vehicle?
We are thinking of selling our Pop-Up and getting something with solid walls, not large by any means. We are not dead set on what camper it will be, just starting to keep an eye out for a good deal on...
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I owned a 2008 V8 4Runner. Yes, they have an OEM trans cooler, but I put a bit larger one on. I towed a 21' Rockwood Mini-Lite, it had a slide, I don't recall the weight. The 4Runner handled it fine, though I wouldn't tow anything any bigger than that.
They are a rock solid vehicle. If you're going to tow, don't settle for a V6 model, find a good used V8 model, they made them as I recall through 2009, though I don't think there are many 2009's with the V8. 2003 to 2008 or 2009 were the years that offered a V8. I also once owned a 2009 V6, and the hitch on the 4th Gen TR4 V6 is rinky dink, and you would need to replace it with a frame hitch for serious towing. The V8 models came with a really good frame hitch.
I knew of one guy who had over 450,000 miles on his V8 4Runner, and still going! You could also buy a used Land Cruiser -- they had the same great V-8.
Good Luck!
They are a rock solid vehicle. If you're going to tow, don't settle for a V6 model, find a good used V8 model, they made them as I recall through 2009, though I don't think there are many 2009's with the V8. 2003 to 2008 or 2009 were the years that offered a V8. I also once owned a 2009 V6, and the hitch on the 4th Gen TR4 V6 is rinky dink, and you would need to replace it with a frame hitch for serious towing. The V8 models came with a really good frame hitch.
I knew of one guy who had over 450,000 miles on his V8 4Runner, and still going! You could also buy a used Land Cruiser -- they had the same great V-8.
Good Luck!
JoshuaH wrote:
Thanks everyone, great info.
I didn't know they stopped putting the V8 in the 4 runner. Also great info on the hitch.
I was wondering about the v6 4Runner, just didn't want to go too small, that is why I was thinking the v8.
Do these have transmission coolers stock?
