How is a V8 4Runner as a Tow Vehicle?

[JoshuaH]

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 something used. There is a 17ft Hybrid I might look at just to give you an idea of what we are thinking.

This will probably require a larger tow vehicle as well to replace our 06 V6 Jeep Liberty.

I've always like Toyota products, thinking about perhaps looking for a V8 4Runner, probably in the late 2000s model year range. Would consider a Sequoia also but not sure if I want to go that large.

Anyone tow with one?

[bgum]

2008 was the last 8 cyl 4Runner. We have towed a 2009 Airstreams 19 ft Bambi with the 2012 4Runner. It performed fine. Just be aware that the 2009 to present 4Runner factory hitch is not to be used with weight distribution. Reason is the factory hitch is not bolted to the frame rails. You can use a Lexus hitch if you want to use weight distribution. We didn't see a need for weight distribution.

[Lwiddis]

Think payload, max tow weight and the forgotten item...wheelbase.

[donn0128]

For a small hybrid probably OK.