Moving across country (1,600 miles) in a Toyota Rav-4 & need to take with me more than will fit in. Has anyone installed a hitch & towed any size trailer in this vehicle? Toyota dealer tells me no more than 1,500 pounds is safe to tow, & for only short distances. i trust this audience -- please give me your input!!! And Much Thanks in Advance!!!
2007-01-13 17:47:46 · 5 answers · asked by eclecticmoon 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Toyotas are teriffic vehicles, but the Rav-4 isn't really built for heavy duty towing. Heed what the dealer says about weight and distance. If you decide to go ahead with some towing, U-Haul dealers do a nice job installing hitches, but be careful because it can be really hard on your transmission.
If it's a newer vehicle and still has plenty of value, you might want to consider renting a larger U-Haul truck for your stuff and put a one of the car dollies behind to pull the Rav-4 and protect it from damage.
2007-01-14 06:59:46 · answer #1 · answered by JB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe since I had a Rav4L that this is covered in the owners manual or call your Toyota dealer and they will give you the actual specs on the vehicle
2007-01-13 18:00:16 · answer #2 · answered by Jack S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to Toyota, 4 cyl RAV4s are good for 1,500 lbs as the dealer says. 6 cyl RAV4s are good for 2,000 lbs and 6 cyl with the tow prep package are good for 3,500 lbs. They don't specify any distance limits.
2007-01-13 20:10:25 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honda element!! hehe No, heavily, between both i'd bypass with the Toyota, the couple of people I knew with Jeeps were always having issues. Toyotas are frequently very reliable.
2016-10-31 01:31:43 · answer #4 · answered by roca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 cylinder models 1500 #
V6 models (Standard) 2000#
(with Tow Prep Package (V6 only)) 3500#
best place to go for a hitch is U-haul or a customs shop to build you a custom setup
E.G. 4x4's like 4x4 specialties or some performance custom's shop like for me its gravity customs
2007-01-13 18:05:44 · answer #5 · answered by Ricky C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋