Recommended Weight Distribution System for 2019 Toyota 4Runner

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We are considering purchasing a 2019 Toyota 4Runner and we have a travel trailer that weighs around 3500 lbs loaded. The 4Runner is rated to tow 5000lbs. Some say the hitch receiver is not designed for a weight distributing hitch while some say it is. Have y’all had any experience with this? We really like the 4Runner but I want to make sure this is doable and safe before we buy it. I currently tow with a Tundra but would also like to have the ability with the 4Runner as well. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

asked by: Gary

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The 2019 Toyota 4Runner comes with a factory installed trailer hitch receiver and wiring. There is no information in the owners manual considering weight distribution system use but it does state to distribute the tongue weight as you can see in the attached photo of that owners manual.

I recommend using a system that within the 9-11% distributed tongue weight of the trailer as outlined in the owners manual with the hitch receiver rated for 5,000 lbs towing capacity. This would put your tongue weight at 550 lbs, but you also need to account for any cargo behind the rear axle of your vehicle when determining the best weight distribution system as this is part of the total tongue weight of the WD system. My recommendation is the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW # RP66083 or the round bar # RP66087 you asked the question from. The difference between these is simply ground clearance at the hitch. These systems are rated for total tongue weight between 400 and 800 lbs. I've attached an article to help further.

You will need hitch ball # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch diameter ball or # A-90 for a 2 inch diameter ball whichever matches your trailer coupler.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

Hey Donald, the best Blue Ox weight distribution would be the pat #BXW0550 as it has a perfect tongue weight range for your 450 lb tongue weight trailer.

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Answer 2

The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR is the way to go over the Elite #RED44FR as you get the nicer functions of the Elite at a lower price. The Elite has the ability to be the more preferred proportional style of controller as well as a time-delayed…

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Ideally you want your loaded tongue weight to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of a weight distribution system. Since trailer tongue weight is typically 10-15 percent of the total trailer weight the Blue Ox Sway Pro part #BXW0550…

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There are a number of high-quality weight distribution hitches that will work with a 400 lb tongue weight such as the Equal-i-zer #EQ37060ET, which is rated for total tongue weights between 300 and 600 lbs. However, in order to choose the best weight…

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The B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System part #BW78FR per B&W, does have built-in sway control. That said, all weight distribution systems have some sway control as they provide friction at the connection point which will then in turn…

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Most likely the part #EQ37060ET that you referenced would be exactly what you would need. As long as your tongue weight is under 600 lbs this system would work great for you. Typically tongue weight is 10-15 percent of the total weight of a trailer…

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Basically you'll use all of the wires in the diagram you sent a picture in of except the green. That circuit is an illumination circuit that would not be used. It's normally for controllers that have a backlit display that comes on when the…

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The round or trunnion bars refers to the end of the spring bars. Round bars are typically designed for lighter applications, are a bit harder to install and are usually priced lower than trunnion bars. Trunnion bars are typically designed to be used…

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Yes, you can absolutely use the GPS on your phone while using the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 with your 2015 Toyota Tundra. You will just want to be sure you don't close out the app of the Curt Echo so you can switch to it…

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Answer 10

Your 2016 Toyota 4Runner comes from the factory with a 2" hitch installed which means that this etrailer Hitch Receiver Lock #e98882 should fit. Now I say 'should' because we have noticed with Toyota vehicles that sometimes they come…

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Answer 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

You need to measure the center hole of the wheel you have and then check out the link I attached which has all of the trailer wheel center caps we offer. You will need to select the center hole diameter that you have that matches the pilot size…

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