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Originally Posted by Brimonahan
I have a 4Runner rated for 5000lbs. The 1800rb is 4400 wet so I should be fine in that aspect.
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You'll need to do some "critical calculations" on that 4Runner. It may be rated for 5000 pounds max trailer, but that doesn't mean the tongue weight when added to the weight distribution hitch weight will "fit the payload maximum" when you add passengers and cargo that you'll have in the 4Runner.
That 5000 pound max trailer is based on a GCWR (gross combined weight rating) of the 4 Runner base model with ZERO cargo in the truck to achieve that 5000 pound capacity. As you add weight to the 4Runner, you have to deduct from that "max trailer capacity" as well.... (Keeping the equation equal on both sides)....
Do some calculations before you commit to make sure you, your passengers and cargo leave enough room for an anticipated tongue weight of around 550-650 pounds AND 125 pounds for the hitch....
The 1800 is a single axle trailer so it is "inherently less stable" than a tandem axle trailer, so you'll need a quality weight distribution hitch with active sway control. Don't let some salesman talk you into a "slide bar" sway addition to a cheap hitch.
When you're doing your calculations, start with around 550+125 or around 675-700 pounds on the trailer ball plus your "in car load"...
Remember, you're talking about a single axle "square box" with a 160-175 square foot "sail side" that your going to have to control at 65MPH as sidewinds push you one direction and 18 wheelers push back... So, you want the best (not the cheapest) hitch with sway control to couple your rig.
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