I have a 3rd Gen w/ 3.4L V6, 5-speed manual, and factory tow package.

I want to go pick up a car this weekend and tow it home w/ my 4Runner. The car weighs approx 2600lbs, and I can borrow a friend's dual-axle steel trailer.

I'll tow the empty trailer to pick up the car, about 110 miles one-way. Then tow the car + trailer the 110 miles home.

Will this be too much for the 4Runner to tow?

What do you guys think?

Thanks!!

 

Depends on the weight of the trailer. I believe the tow rating is 5000 lbs. Just remember to have some good tie down straps & set the car to have about 200-250 pounds on the tongue. Stop once or twice & double check your straps. Also make sure the trailer has a Flat 4 connector or get an adapter.

Good Luck,
Paul

P.S. What kind of car is it?

 

you should be fine. tow rating is around 5k

 

well thats good to know.

to the OP, man, that must be a rare machine, the 5 speed and the Highlander Edition and the locker... nice!

 

keep in mind the biggest and most apparent weak spot is going to be the brakes. For 100 miles I might invest in a brake controller. Whole lot safer and easier going. Never know...

 

Towed this 1500 miles with my dads 2.7 5 speed. prolly 4 k total. not to mention the 10+ guitars and a few amps in the back of the runner. it wasnt fun, but doable.

 

I towed my parts car a few hundred miles with my 98. It's a V-6 5-speed too. It probably close to 5000 cause the dual axel trailer I used probably weighed between 2-3000 lbs. It was up and down hills on the highway and interstate. Just take it easy and you'll be ok. I've also towed 5-6000 lbs a few times just a couple of miles.