My 6-cyl 4runner can!

RTCastillo wrote:

rexlion wrote:

RTCastillo wrote:
Apprehensive at first. We can't get in and out of LA basin without passing the dreaded-white knuckle Grapevine-Tejon (14 miles - 6 degree grade), Cajon Pass (also 14 miles - 6 degrees) and Conejo.

In a Carpenteria trip, our first, we avoided Conejo uphill by taking the Malibu-I 10 route.

But can't with the Yosemite trip. Oh yeah, and snowed out.

Took the Grapevine-Tejon on a wing and a prayer. A pleasant surprise. Both downhill and uphill, the 4runner is in full control and way up with power to spare (on 3,400 rpm tops with no sign of over exertion).

I'm pulling a Coleman 17FQ (no kidding, you can't make this up) rated at 3,650 pounds and nearing 5,000 pounds loaded.

Cajon pass next - this time with more confidence on the way to North Rim Grand Canyon.

5000 lbs? The Dutchmen website shows a cargo weight capacity of just 645 lbs for the 17fq. Are you grossly overweight, or did the spec change?

Am referring to 4runner's towing capability while the trailer's dry weight is 3,205 lbs. I drive with all my fluid tanks empty.

I was wondering. I have a Coachman Clipper 17FQ and it weighs 4,000 pound fully loaded and dripping wet. Was also wondering how a 3,500 pound axle could hold up to 5,000 pounds.

I cheat and tow it with a Grand Cherokee 5.7 Hemi!