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Nervous about trailer weight

Discussion in 'General 4Runner Talk' started by funprincipal, Nov 21, 2019.

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Nov 21, 2019 at 4:19 PM

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Just bought a 2019 Limited 4Runner, and want to pull 3500 lb trailer (empty). Other than 10mpg, and struggling up mountains, will it do it?

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Yes.

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Yes.

As long as you're patient, the 4runner should handle it just fine.

Your best bet is to tow in S4 and keep the speed reasonable. If it's a large trailer, the wind resistance at higher speeds will make your engine and transmission work extra hard.

If you'll be towing the trailer on a regular basis, a transmission cooler might be a good investment.

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I know enough that it’s not the amount it’s how it’s loaded. If not distributed right you can jack knife.....

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