Toyota FJ Cruiser Forum

Hi,
I want to tow my new FJ behind a 27 foot motorhome that I am renting. What do I need to have installed as I am having a hard time finding a place to do the work? I live in Lake Tahoe.

Mntgrl

Mtn girl-go to that combined toyo chrysler dealer on SLT blvd-take a left off 50 when coming in. They tell ya. John

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John in Sacramento

I'm just back from a week of camping at Pancake Bay, north of Sault Ste Marie on Lake Superior.

The FJ pulls my 4200# trailer fine. It does work hard on the hills but will hold the speed limit on the Mile Hill which is a beast. You definately need a sway bar towing a large trailer with this short wheel based truck.

I'm getting more comfortable handling the trailer. I really need a good set of towing mirrors. The set of suction cup mounted universal ones I got now really suck.

I am considering the purchase of a used travel trailer - 1996 okanagan 19' GVW 3,800 lbs (according to the sticker).

I already have a tow hitch on the FJ (2007 6 speed manual). I am concerned the vehicle I have is not "beefy" enough to tow a travel trailer.

What has the experience been with folks towing? I haven't seen any of these vehicles towing in my area although sure see a lot on the road.

ok just got back from a trip 2.5 hrs pulling my 5000 lbs travel trailer with the fj. it ran in 4th almost all the time. sucked gas like crazy but handled pretty good.i may have had about 6000lbs with all my stuff on the trailer.the engine seemed fine. my hitch is a hidden hitch that has all the extra x bars under it. sway bars ,brakes.but my shifter says 4d , its a 2007. cant realy see how to keep it in 4th and not overdrive. even though it is most of the time anyway. will it burn up the trany? how do i stop the lock up to od.? I plan on taking my camper on some long halls pretty soon. any help?