pulling a 6x12 enclosed trailer
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pulling a 6x12 enclosed trailer
Hey everyone, just a quik question. We are moving at the end of Sept to the other side of South Dakota (Rapid City) and we are considering our options. I have a 94 4runner 3.0L 5 spd. with a factory rebuilt engine with about 10,000 miles on it, the rest of the truck is pretty mechanically sound. We figured either pulling a 6x12 uhaul trailer or getting a box truck and pulling the 4runner behind it. With the trailer being about $350 cheaper that is the way I am leaning. the trip is about 400 miles. Mostly flat land some hills and mountains the closer you get to Rapid city.
Just want some input from other toyota guys so I can make a good decision on this one. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
Just want some input from other toyota guys so I can make a good decision on this one. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
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Your runner should handle it well enough, given it's healthy and willing. I've pulled similar loads before with my pickup and outside of some adjusted driving, everything was on par. Save yourself the $$!
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Empty trailer weight is 1920 lbs, max load is 2480 lbs, and I don't think I will that much weight.
Not sure on the hitch, PO painted the hitch and covered the sticker, and I don't know much about hitches just by looking at them, lol.
Brakes are only about a year old with a little over 5,000 miles on them, 6x12 trailer has the hydraulic surge brake system.
Tires are 30 10.5 15s 80% tread (it has the 4.56 gears, from what I have read that means came stock with 31's).
Not sure on the hitch, PO painted the hitch and covered the sticker, and I don't know much about hitches just by looking at them, lol.
Brakes are only about a year old with a little over 5,000 miles on them, 6x12 trailer has the hydraulic surge brake system.
Tires are 30 10.5 15s 80% tread (it has the 4.56 gears, from what I have read that means came stock with 31's).
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I will be going to the U-haul dealer within the week, I am sure they will tell me if I have a properly rated hitch or not, and if my vehicle is ok to pull the trailer ( I don't see why not). With all the overheating problems with the 3.0 just wanted some input on towing. I know the basics, slow and steady, brake early, etc, With as much money as I had to drop to get the rebuilt engine (should have went 3.4, didn't know better when I did it) just don't want to overheat or mess up the new engine. Again Thank you for the comments and help any and all input is appreciated.
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You should be fine across the flatlands of S. Dakota. I've pulled my 2500lb camping trailer across the Colorado Rockies multiple times with no issues. Just don't try to set any speed records - I'd plan about 65mph on the freeway, slower on the side roads.
BTW, the sticker on the hitch on my 4Runner says 3500 lbs. but it's an aftermarket one.
BTW, the sticker on the hitch on my 4Runner says 3500 lbs. but it's an aftermarket one.
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I've pulled a 4x8 utility trailer with about 3/4 cord of firewood several times. The truck definitely isn't a speed demon. With 33s and 4.10 gears, it never made it over 65 mph. Now with 35s and 5.29s, it can pull much better.
The trailer has no brakes, but as said, braking early, and leaving plenty of space in front of you and you're fine. The stock bumper is rated for a 300 lb. tongue weight, with 3000 lbs. pulling capacity. I've always used that as the basis for towing anything.
Does your truck have the brake controller to control the hydraulic brakes of the trailer?
The trailer has no brakes, but as said, braking early, and leaving plenty of space in front of you and you're fine. The stock bumper is rated for a 300 lb. tongue weight, with 3000 lbs. pulling capacity. I've always used that as the basis for towing anything.
Does your truck have the brake controller to control the hydraulic brakes of the trailer?
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I've pulled a 4x8 utility trailer with about 3/4 cord of firewood several times. The truck definitely isn't a speed demon. With 33s and 4.10 gears, it never made it over 65 mph. Now with 35s and 5.29s, it can pull much better.
The trailer has no brakes, but as said, braking early, and leaving plenty of space in front of you and you're fine. The stock bumper is rated for a 300 lb. tongue weight, with 3000 lbs. pulling capacity. I've always used that as the basis for towing anything.
Does your truck have the brake controller to control the hydraulic brakes of the trailer?
The trailer has no brakes, but as said, braking early, and leaving plenty of space in front of you and you're fine. The stock bumper is rated for a 300 lb. tongue weight, with 3000 lbs. pulling capacity. I've always used that as the basis for towing anything.
Does your truck have the brake controller to control the hydraulic brakes of the trailer?
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