I have an 03 Toyota Sequoia, 4.7L V8, factory installed hitch receiver and wiring. The manual says it has a towing capacity of 6500 lbs GVWR. I have been towing a popup trailer weighing 3000 pounds with no problem. Now I have bought a travel trailer, an 05 Fleetwood Pioneer, 21', GVWR 6500 lbs.,Gross Dry Wt. 4494, hitch dry weight 630. A weight distributing hitch came with the trailer. The seller inserted his hitch into our receiver, but when he dropped the trailer onto the ball, the back end of our Sequoia dropped so low, we could not pull the trailer. He had to deliver it to us. I don't know what to do, or where to go. Are air shocks in the rear the answer? A new hitch with a ball that is higher off the ground? To make matters more complicated, I have purchased an expensive Hensly Arrow system. I don't know if I can even use it with this hitch. Any advise will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

A) Depends on the hitch you have and what it is rated for. Most car hitches (non truck or SUV) have a tounge weight rating of 500 LBS. This is the weight that is put on the actual connection of car and trailer. B) To not kill your transmission, do not exceed a total trailer weight of more than 1/2 the vehicles curb weight. (Dry weight of car full of fuel) Car transmissions and frames were not originally designed for towing, and exceeding 1500 LBS total trailer weight is considered dangerous (can get trailer weave and sway easily) and will cause excessive strain on drive train components. U-Haul has an online guide that will basically tell what type of trailer you can haul and its maximum allowed weight.

C-1500 (2WD) WITH 5.7L AXLE RATIO 3.42---CAN TOW 5,500 LBS
AXLE RATIO 3.73---CAN TOW 6,500 LBS
6.5 DIESEL AXLE RATIO 3.42---CAN TOW 5,500 LBS
K-1500 (4WD) WITH 5.7L AXLE RATIO 3.42---CAN TOW 5,000 LBS
3.73 6.000 LBS
6.5L DIESEL 3.42 5.000 LBS
C-2500 (2WD) 5.7L 3.73 6.000 LBS
4.10 7.500 LBS
6.5L DIESEL 3.73 6.500 LBS
4.10 8.000 LBS
7.4L 3.73 8.500 LBS
4.10 10.000 LBS
K-2500 (4WD) 5.7L 4.10 7.000 LBS
6.5L DIESEL 3.73 6.000 LBS
4.10 7.500 LBS
7.4L 3.73 8.000 LBS
4.10 10.000 LBS

Hope this helps you???

Hi, I found this on the net. I hope it helps.

80 Series (for North America anyway) are 5,000 lbs trailer/500 lbs tongue, dead-weight only. Weight distributing hitches are not recommended.

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Depending on the condition of the vehicle and if you have a transmission cooler and what type of hitch you have:
1500 lbs with the bumper hitch - Max tongue weight on the bumper.
6 to 8000 lbs with a receiver hitch and torsion bars
8 to 10,000 with a Goose neck bed hitch.

2006 Sienna Standard towing specs:

2WD or 4WD: Max Tongue Weight: 200 lbs
Max trailer and cargo weight: 2,000 lbs;
(over 1,000 lbs requires trailer brakes)

Max trailer and cargo weight: 3,500 lbs WITH the factory tow package

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It depends on if it is an automatic or manual, 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive, but I would say no more than 5,000 lbs. just to be on the safe side

First off the 1997 F-250 HD with a 4.10 rear end will haul 14,900 lbs. The real question is do you have a receiver hitch or the rear bumper hitch. If you have the rear bumper hitch buy a receiver hitch that mounts to the frame a class 5 is usually put on these trucks. However a class 4 will work just fine for 6,000 lbs. The receiver hitch will have the capacity stated right on the hitch you just bend over and read it. It will give you two ratings one with weight distribution device and one without. You will be looking at the one without. That will fall somewhere between 6,000 and 12,000 lbs depending on the hitch manufacturer and the class. Hope this helps.

Towing capacity for any vehicle depends on the engine size along with tire size. the towing capacity should be on the ID tag on the driver's side door and will also be in the owner's manual.

Not trying to sound like dodging the question but, If it's not written in your owners manual, your best bet is to call local toyota dealer & ask to be sure. Wouldn't want to guess on that & end up blowing your transmission or engine.

While a Grand Prix isn't really designed to tow,the capacity of the car would be 4 adults and luggage.In my estimation,that would equate to roughly 1000 pounds that the car can comfortably haul around.Now,you do have to realize that this is going to be ******* the transmission especially,and the engine secondly.Definitely install an auxiliary transmission cooler to help dissipate the heat from the trans fluid.A close look at the rear suspension and possibly any upgrades there will help out with the tongue weight that a trailer creates.Check and see how much the trailer actually weighs before proceeding.Unlike cars of 30 years ago,that were outfitted with V8,rear wheel drive, truck engines and transmissions,today's cars really aren't the ideal choice to tow with,as a front wheel drive transaxle is pretty light duty.Towing a lawnmower and small trailer,or a jet ski,no problem.A camper trailer would need to be really light,and the other issue might be brakes.Check your brakes really well on your car,as they will also be stopping the weight of whatever you're towing.Good luck.