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    Posted: 28 May 2020 at 3:14pm
Just purchased an R Pod 192 and plan to pull it with a 2004 V8 4 Runner that has a towing capacity of 7000 lbs. I have an equalizer hitch, but wonder if this vehicle can handle this unit? Considering a newer Tacoma, Tundra or F150. I live in Western Colorado, so we will definitely have some serious pulls up mountain passes. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 May 2020 at 3:55pm
Given the tow capacity and that it is a V8, you should not have a problem. However, don't let me stop you from purchasing a newer vehicle. I was towing with a Ford Escape Ecoboost 2L and it handled the mountains. The V8 in the 4 Runner should do well. I now tow with a Frontier 4L V6 and have been wanting to get something with more power as the naturally aspirated V6 does lack in the mountains. My tow rating is 6100 lbs. I'd like to upgrade also, but I haven't found the right buy yet.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 May 2020 at 4:21pm
If the 4Runner is in good mechanical shape it should be OK. The V8 is definitely a plus. The newer V6s develop their horsepower ratings at screaming high RPMs. I presently tow a 24 ft. Livinlite (3600# empty, plus, plus) with a 2013 Tacoma V6. HOWEVER, I bought the belt driven supercharger option specifically for mountain driving. That option is no longer available. The unaided V6s are going to fail the test at altitude. That said, a newer Tacoma without the SC may only yield improved reliability. The Tundra with the 5.7 V8 or the F150 with the TurboBoost would be a better choice. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 May 2020 at 4:46pm
Thanks for the real life info. Staying with the 4 Runner for now but doing limited mileage trips as in no more than 100 miles one way. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 May 2020 at 10:56am
I tow my 196 with a Dodge Durango V-6 and it tows like a dream both up hill and down.  At 60 mph with no headwinds in 7th gear I get 13 1/2 to 14 mpg.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 May 2020 at 12:45pm
We tow our 190 with a 2004 Sport Trac V6 400 CID.  Absolutely no problems towing this trailer!  With the normal aspirated engine, we get a little slow on the big, long hills, but I don't get in a hurry anyway in hill country. Smile
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 May 2020 at 12:47pm
I tow a 195 with a Nissan Frontier. Although it would not upset me if I had a few more horse power for climbing, I have no plans of changing tow vehicles anytime soon. 

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jun 2020 at 10:24am
Just starting towing this year and have a 2019 Nissan Frontier (V6).  I would call it a bit lacking, but it does the trick up to about 60mph.  After that, the wind wins...

I certainly won't be doing anything faster and we'll plan our trips/routes accordingly...
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jun 2020 at 12:53pm
I would think you would have no problem at all pulling a 177 with a frontier. I pulled my 172 all over the place and never had an issue. the 172 and 177 are only a few hundred pounds apart.  I now pull a 195 with it, and I notice a difference, but still have little trouble with towing. I pulled my 195 thru the White Mountains last year and it was fine. The biggest issue I have is, I don't like going over 3000 rpm, but sometimes need to to pick up speed up small inclines. At rare times, I will kick it up to as much as 4300 r.p.m. for steep climbs. 4300 probably isn't bad for the engine, but it "sounds" a bit much. 

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jun 2020 at 1:41pm
I had a 179 and now have a 196.  ?The 196 id almost 1000# heavier but actually tows better than the 179 did./  I tow with a Durango with the V6
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