Randy4runner

Please help.... MY 04 4Runner V8 owners manual says that I can tow 7000lbs with weight distribution, without I am limited to 5000lbs. The trailer I bought is just over the 5000lbs so I will obviously use weight distribution equipment but the manual says if I have a weight carrying reciever????? I am not to use weight distribution equipment????

The manual has three diagrams, two are weight carrying recievers (I presume I have) and one weight distribution reciever. I have contacted several loacl dealers and contacted Toyota as well and I am no further ahead.

Am I reading the manual wrong, I always thought the the weight distribution was in the hitch components and not the reciever itself. I have researched this on the net andhave got no where, I can't be the only one that has had this problem.

dropzone

iTrader: (6)

the weight distribution hitch goes into the reciever. For it to be rated over 5000 lbs you need to make sure you have a class IV reciever, my old '05 Tacoma was a class IV hitch (which should be indicated on the hitch itself)


Class III Trailer Hitch
WC GTW - Up to 5,000 lbs.
WC TW - Up to 500 lbs

Class IV
Class IV Trailer Hitch
WC GTW - Up to 7,500 lbs.
WC TW - Up to 750 lbs
WD GTW - Up to 12,000 lbs.
WD TW - Up to 1,200 lbs

(Hitch Terminology:
GTW = Gross Trailer Weight - the weight of the trailer fully loaded
TW = Tongue Weight - the weight put on the hitch ball by the trailer coupler
WC = Weight Carrying - towing capcity of a hitch without a weight distribution system
WD = Weight Distributing - towing capacity of a hitch with a weight distribution system)
source: http://rvbasics.com/techtips/travel-...ch-system.html

Is the 5K the dry weight of the Trailer or loaded? Seems like if it is dry you are going to be pushing it. Don't forget to get a brake controller...

here is an example of a weight distribution:

Randy4runner

I understand what weight distribution is, but the owners manual shows a picture of a weight distribution reciever??????? and the reciever on my 4Runner isnt stamped with what class it is? I am tempted to remove the oem reciever and install a class 4 just to be sure. The manual also says not to use weight dist. equipment on a weight carring reciever?????

My 4Runner has a V8 handeleing the extra weight wont be the issue I want to ensure the reciever can handle the pressure