GBlack
Evansville, Indiana
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Hi, I just bought a 2009 Toyota Highlander with tow pkg. It has a 5000 lb tow capacity rating and 500 lb tongue weight rating. Has anybody towed up near these limits (in 4000-5000 lb trailer range) using a late model Highlander? If so, how did it perform?
Thanks!
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kknowlton
Wisconsin Border Country, IL
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Not in a Highlander, but towing near the limits isn't a lot of fun when it gets windy (or when you get into hills). That 500-lb tongue weight limit will keep you in popups or very small trailers - which IMO the Highlander is best suited for.
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ALBE
Kelowna B.C.
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As long as you have the v6 you will tow that with no issues where ever you want to go.We towed a 22 ft vangard ultralite all over the mountains of B.C.Scaled wt of 41-4200 lbs,towed with a 2002 highlander v6.
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TXiceman
(Near) Houston,TX
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Power is not the issue. The problem is the short wheelbase and high center of gravity.
I'd not try to tow more than about 3500# with it.
Ken
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Vintage 1979 Silver Streak Supreme Rocket toted by a 2002 F350, crewcab dually, 7.3L,4.10 axle,SCMT. Travel with two miniature Schnauzers and one African Gray parrot. Practicing for retirement!
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