I purchased a 2006 Chevy 1500 extended cab short bed full size pickup that has a towing capacity of 10,000 pounds. I pull a travel trailer that has a GVWR of 5600 pound and the Chevy does a great job. I only tow the trailer about 15 weekends at year. I've found that I don't like driving the long wheelbase at 133.9 inches as a daily driver.
I'm looking at a Toyota 4Runner with a wheel base of 109.8 and a towing capacity of 7000 pounds with the V8.
Will I notice much difference in power between the two tow vehicles????
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Power is not the real noticable issue. The chassis difference is what you will notice. The Toyota will be much less comfortable towing than the larger chevy.
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Be careful, I have the 2007 4runner V8 2 wheel drive rated at 7300#
I am pulling a Jayco 23 footer with a gross of 6000, but weighs out at 5400 the way I have it loaded. The 4runner has a 5 speed and even on the Interstate I have to drop down to 3rd gear on any uphill slope.
That's 3400 plus rpm to maintain 60mph. I am at 5000 feet of elevation but I am not quite happy with the power. I use an equalizer 10k hitch and have no handling problems. I get less than 10 mpg towing. 18mpg unloaded.
John & Dana wrote: I purchased a 2006 Chevy 1500 extended cab short bed full size pickup I've found that I don't like driving the long wheelbase at 133.9 inches as a daily driver.
That's not a long wheelbase, it's a short one. The long wheelbase unit are 143.5, 161.5 and 167 inches. The Tundra is a 145.7 which is longer than what you have. The Tacoma is 127.8
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