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Originally Posted by ThePair
I know that my TV has some cargo room that does not detract from the tow rating. I don't recall the exact numbers, but I believe my vehicle has a GCWR of 8700 and a curb weight of 4400+, which leaves a bit over 4200. The tow rating is 3500, so I can put some passengers and gear in my TV and still have the full 3500 to tow. I know that other Toyota models are rated similarly. I do not know about his particular model, which is why I said he'd need to look at his own numbers.
However, "any" weight may not take away from his tow rating, as is the case with other vehicles. That's all I'm saying -- he needs to check out the specific numbers for himself, and not assume that every pound in the TV is one less pound he can tow.
I'll say it again: There are some TVs rated that way, but many Toyotas are not.
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Toyota GCWR
Year Model GCWR (lbs) 2006
4Runner 9195
Avalon 4640
Camry -
Camry Solara -
Corolla 4180
Highlander 5170
Highlander Hybrid 6220
Land Cruiser 12400
Matrix 4329
Prius -
RAV4 4950
Sequoia 12000
Sienna 7770
Tacoma 8100
Tundra 11800
found this table on the internet for the 2006 'yota's.....
Also found this generic standard, can't say about the 'Yota's but it applies to every Dodge, Ford, GM, Jeep, and even the Datsun pick I once owned.
I tend to air on the cautious side. Especially since our '11 2720SL is about 600# heavier than Dave's before you add in any accessories. We also never tow it with fresh water.
"If you're ever planning to tow a trailer with your vehicle -- whether it's a car, truck or SUV -- you should be aware of your gross combination weight rating, so you should probably start by learning the definition of a GCWR. A vehicle's GCWR is a specific weight determined by the manufacturer to be the
maximum weight of a
loaded tow vehicle and its attached loaded trailer. The total weight of the tow vehicle and trailer should never exceed the manufacturer's listed GCWR"