Daisy,
According to the Toyota web site, the tow capacity of a new 4Runner is
5000 pounds. My '75 31 footer is GVWR at 7100. If my memory serves me
the rule of thumb was somewhere slightly in excess of 400-425 pounds per
foot which would put a 29' slightly over 6000# gross, probably around
4500 to 4800 dry. With your tow vehicle that means no food, no water
and probably no hills.
I really think you are right out on the fine edge of disaster with that
combo. Look closer at the numbers, and you may look a little better,
but I would be surprised if it works out.
Good luck with the Airstream.
Matt
D Welch wrote:
>
> Hi Roberta and welcome,
>
> You need bigger and longer and heavier, although 6 cyl is not enough
> either.
>
> Go to www.tompatterson.com and see the archives of this list for more
> that you ever wanted to know.
>
> Right now the Toyota Tundra with all is the drooler truck, I love my
> big Dodge diesel monster.
>
> Just imagine having a big long heavy trailer start to whip your
> Forerunner all over the road.
>
> I suspect a number of folks on this list are just as in love with teir
> truck as their trailer...
>
> Daisy
>
> oberta Martell wrote:
> >
> > Hey airstreamers!
> >
> > My name's Roberta, and I just bought my first ever airstream. Now I need some
>help knowing about towing... My silver bullet is a 1967 30' sovereign landyacht(?),
>and my truck is a 1990, standard, Toyota 4 runner with an over bored 6 cylinder
>engine. Is that powerful enough to tow with, or do I just need a new bicycle, like
>in the pictures? : ) Any other advice for a newbie would be muchly appreciated.
>Thanks.
> > Roberta
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