Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2004 Toyota 4Runner that is Compatible with Weight Distribution
Question:
Tow Vehicle: 2004, Toyota, 4Runner, v6 Hitch: Andersen No-Sway Weight Distribution Hitch Trailer: Casita Travel Trailer Spirit Deluxe, Dry Weight: 2480 lbs. Hi! My wife and I have a 4Runner and are buying a travel trailer to tow behind it. The travel trailer manufacturer is installing an Anderson weight distribution hitch for us. When reviewing my 4Runner manual, I determined that we have a hitch like the one in the attached picture which is marked as For weight carrying hitch. This comes along with a note which says Do not install weight distributing hitch to weight carrying hitch re-ceiver because it will be damaged your vehicle.. This raises several questions: - Is the Anderson weight distribution hitch what they are referring to here? - Do we need a new receiver installed? - What type of damage might they be talking about? - What is exactly the problem Toyota might see with this setup? Thanks,
asked by: Noah
Helpful Expert Reply:
You have a hitch that should not be used with the Andersen weight distribution they are installing on your trailer currently. Best option we have would be to replace it with a hitch like the Draw Tite part # 75155 which is rated for use with a weight distribution system. WD system put a different type of strain on the vehicle frame and hitch. If the hitch was not designed for this additional strain it most likely will bend or brake which could then damage the vehicle frame.
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 7300 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 730 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 8000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 800 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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