Can a 4Runner really tow 5000 lbs?
Toyota 4Runner Towing Capacity The Toyota 4Runner can tow up to 5,000 pounds! That’s all thanks to a 4.0-liter V6 engine that provides 270 horsepower and 278 lb-ft of torque. Something else you need to take into account when towing an RV is tongue weight, and the Toyota 4Runner’s capacity is 500 lbs.
How much can a 2003 Toyota 4Runner pull?
Limited V8 4×4 2003 Toyota 4Runner Specs
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Torque | 320 lb-ft. |
| Torque rpm | 3,400 |
| Payload | 1,090 lbs. |
| Maximum towing capacity | 5,000 lbs. |
What can a 4 Runner tow?
The Toyota 4Runner can tow up to 5,000 pounds, thanks to its 4.0L V6 engine, which gets 270 horsepower and 278 lb-ft of torque. Essentially, it’ll be able to tow a small powerboat or even a few ATVs for your next outdoor adventure.
What should be the tow weight of a Toyota 4Runner?
For full control, best towing and safety you really only want to tow at 75% of your max. Being your max is 5000#’s you only should tow 3750#. Weight is weight – doesn’t matter if it’s a horse or a travel trailer. with your trailer and 2 horses you are 2000#’s OVER your tow weight.
Can a Toyota 4 Runner tow a lance 1885?
Read on for a tale of a totaled Lance 1885 being towed with a slightly heavier and more powerful (8 cyl) 4 Runner. Thanks to Tom S. on the Lance Owners Forum (LOA) for sharing his experience towing a Lance 1885 (3700# dry) with an 8 cylinder Toyota 4 Runner. As Tom says … “ So, lesson’s learned from all this?
How big should a 4 Runner trailer be?
If the 4 Runner is rated for 5,000 lbs, make sure that the trailer weight doesn’t exceed that capacity. The 1885 in Tom’s situation was 3700# dry weight. The gross weight was likely (just like our 1685) scary close to the 5,000# limit. Safety first! With a 4 Runner, keeping the trailer dry weight under 3000# is probably a safer/good idea.
What’s the cargo capacity of a Toyota 4 Runner?
Our Lance 1685 has a GVWR of 5500 pounds according to the latest Lance specifications. The net weight is 3805, leaving cargo capacity of 1,695. Our 2014 Lance 1685 only had a GVWR of 5000 pounds, so we calculate our cargo capacity at more like 1200 pounds.