Towing capacity What is the towing capacity or maximum weight that can be towed with my Toyota Rav4 J 1997

The B4000 is also adept at towing, as it can pull up to 5,460 lbs (2,477 kg) with the automatic transmission; if you choose the 5-speed manual, though, maximum towing capacity drops to only 3,000 lbs.

Most towing advise works to the 85% rule. As long as the maximum weight to be towed is 'Not' greater than 85% of the vehicles maximum 'kerb' weight, (maximum gross weight).
The Musa should not pull over 1000kg, (1 metric tonne). A braked trailer will allow that weight to rise by about 200kg.

Which cab design do you have? The two door cab has a 7,050 lb. maximum towing capacity. The four door cab has a 4,400 lb. maximum tow capacity. The information for towing can be hard to understand. Know that the more weight you place inside the bed, the less weight you can place inside the trailer. It is a balancing act and there is a difference between pull weight and load weight. Also keep in mind weight shift and how important it is that the trailer tongue is level (For braking). The front and rear axle weights are on the driver's door jam. Any questions please write back.

what does the car manual say ?

Also tow bar ball has a max tow capacity !

It is the maximum weight you can tow

A) Depends on the hitch you have and what it is rated for. Most car hitches (non truck or SUV) have a tounge weight rating of 500 LBS. This is the weight that is put on the actual connection of car and trailer. B) To not kill your transmission, do not exceed a total trailer weight of more than 1/2 the vehicles curb weight. (Dry weight of car full of fuel) Car transmissions and frames were not originally designed for towing, and exceeding 1500 LBS total trailer weight is considered dangerous (can get trailer weave and sway easily) and will cause excessive strain on drive train components. U-Haul has an online guide that will basically tell what type of trailer you can haul and its maximum allowed weight.

A Toyota Tundra can pull the space shuttle but stopping on a down grade is a different story. Towing capacities are base upon stability and pulling and stopping but should never exceed the cars weight. unless electric trailer brakes are used . but again if trailer would jack knife it will push your car into a tree without stopping because weight has overtaken control.

2006 Sienna Standard towing specs:

2WD or 4WD: Max Tongue Weight: 200 lbs
Max trailer and cargo weight: 2,000 lbs;
(over 1,000 lbs requires trailer brakes)

Max trailer and cargo weight: 3,500 lbs WITH the factory tow package

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The maximum towing capacity of 13,750 and you should not exceed what the manufacturer recommends as you can cause serious harm to your vehicle, yourself, and / or others.

When considering the maximum towing capacity, you also have to consider passenger weight, luggage, etc as all this will reduce the overall capacity... I.e. if you've got 1000lbs in the trunk and 3 passengers plus the driver, your capacity has already dropped to around 12,000

The maximum towing capacity for the 3.8l motor you have is 2000lbs. There have been complaints by Winsstar owners that have tried to go over the recommended towing capacity. Hope this answers your question and Best of luck on your trip!

Towing capacity:
454 kg (1000 lb.)
Towing capacity means the maximum
gross trailer weight (trailer
weight plus its cargo weight) that
your vehicle is able to tow