Can 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Tow Pontoon Boat and Trailer that Weigh 3400-lbs

Question:

Can I pull my pontoon boat 2200 lbs and trailer 1200 lbs and will it hurt my transmission or brake system

asked by: Isabel

Expert Reply:

The printed owner's manual for your 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser is the best place to confirm all of the vehicle capacities and limits but I did find an online edition of the manual and it indicates the maximum towing capacity is 5000-lbs. Your FJ might have equipment installed that gives it a lower towing capacity so this is why it is best to check your manual index under TOWING to find the rated capacity for your particular vehicle.

Towing a trailer that weighs 3400-lbs total will require a brake controller to operate the trailer's brakes if it uses electric drum brakes. I suggest the Prodigy P2 # 90885 since it is easy to set up and is quite reliable. Installing this in your FJ will require install kit # ETBC7 and a working 4-pole harness like # 118405. If the trailer has hydraulic surge brakes no controller is needed.

expert reply by: Adam R