Towing Capacity

[SteveL Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close SteveL]

I have a 2012 Prado 150 GXL Diesel. I am wanting to upgrade to a bigger caravan and was wanting to know how I would go towing a van around 2300kgs

[ash56 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close ash56]

It should handle 2300 kg with ease, it’s rated to tow 2500 kg.
i’ve got a 2012 gx and I tow a 1900 kg caravan, the only thing I did was put a set of air bags in the rear just to stiffen up the rear end and it has stopped a bit of sag.

[Snaga Wishing I was lost Find all posts View Profile Close Snaga]

My 2008 120 didn't mind towing my 2200 kg caravan and FIL's boat of about the same... as mentioned, it's a 2.5t rating so technically is no issue.

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I have a 2012 Prado 150 GXL Diesel. I am wanting to upgrade to a bigger caravan and was wanting to know how I would go towing a van around 2300kgs

You'll notice the weight - anyone who says they DON'T feel a big van behind them in kidding themselves.

Keep an eye on Ball Weight, suggest a visit to a weighbridge once loaded for a trip as it wouldn't be hard to get up or over 250kgs.

[Snaga Wishing I was lost Find all posts View Profile Close Snaga]

You'll notice the weight - anyone who says they feel a big van behind them in kidding themselves.

Keep an eye on Ball Weight, suggest a visit to a weighbridge once loaded for a trip as it wouldn't be hard to get up or over 250kgs.

Oh yes... it's definitely there

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Oops, added missing word!

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Oops, added missing word!

I knew what you meant

[Atherton Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Atherton]

I occassionally use my prado to tow a double horse float (horse weight approx. 500-600kg each). You know it's there, but it never feels dangerous as it can do in a smaller car (my sisters triton doesn't feel great towing the same payload). The prado probably is a little underpowered for a true tow tug (Why couldn't we have 500NM out of that D4D Toyota!) but it'll do the job, just with a bit of extra prodding up hills.