Author: NWRPodder
Subject: Pushing The Limits On Tow Vehicles
Posted: 15 Jan 2017 at 12:28pm
Now that I am in a new year I am starting to look at this topic again and what I should do. After more research it seems clear to me why I am falling a little short of pushing another 5 to 10 mph more up hills because of the 4 speed.
Fwunder said he was fine with his V6 4Runner, a 2008 5 spd. ToolmanJohn mentioned his experience being sluggish like me and he had the exact same 4Runner as I have, a 2003 4 spd.
Additionally, I have been doing research beyond this form and find many folks commenting on the notable difference for towing with 5spd v6 vs 4 spd v6 on the 4th generation 4Runners, and other makes with similar differences. The 5spd being the pretty clear winner. I am going to be looking for a v8 4th gen 4Runner but sounds like a good v6 2005 or newer with 5s spd will be better than I have now.
I know some of you may wonder why I don't just get something bigger or much newer. I want to stay with similar sized vehicle (really like my 4Runner), not drop much more $ than my current TV and stay with a brand that is known for reliability into 200k+ on the odometer. I will eventually come back to this post with an update (hopefully before summer) on what I ended up with and how it's working.
Happy travels!
Subject: Pushing The Limits On Tow Vehicles
Posted: 15 Jan 2017 at 12:28pm
Now that I am in a new year I am starting to look at this topic again and what I should do. After more research it seems clear to me why I am falling a little short of pushing another 5 to 10 mph more up hills because of the 4 speed.
Fwunder said he was fine with his V6 4Runner, a 2008 5 spd. ToolmanJohn mentioned his experience being sluggish like me and he had the exact same 4Runner as I have, a 2003 4 spd.
Additionally, I have been doing research beyond this form and find many folks commenting on the notable difference for towing with 5spd v6 vs 4 spd v6 on the 4th generation 4Runners, and other makes with similar differences. The 5spd being the pretty clear winner. I am going to be looking for a v8 4th gen 4Runner but sounds like a good v6 2005 or newer with 5s spd will be better than I have now.
I know some of you may wonder why I don't just get something bigger or much newer. I want to stay with similar sized vehicle (really like my 4Runner), not drop much more $ than my current TV and stay with a brand that is known for reliability into 200k+ on the odometer. I will eventually come back to this post with an update (hopefully before summer) on what I ended up with and how it's working.
Happy travels!