Recommended WDS for a 2021 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Towing a Basecamp 20X

Updated 11/18/2024 | Published 11/15/2024

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Question:

I have a 2021 Toyota 4runner Sr5 4WD. I want to pull an airstream basecamp 20X . My 4runner is rated 5000lbs tow capacity and 500 lbs tongue weight. The basecamp 20x is just under 4000 lbs weight but recommend a vehicle with tongue weight of 535 lbs. Question: Is there a hitch setup that allows me to tow the basecamp 20x with my 4runner even though the recommended tongue weight for the basecamp is greater than what is listed in the 4runners specs for towing?

asked by: John

Expert Reply:

Hey John, yes there is. But just so you know a WDH won't actually reduce the tongue weight so if the camper vendor says the vehicle needs 535lb tongue weight rating, and Toyota only says it can be up to 500lbs, then that is a question you'd need to check with the camper manufacturer to see if it'd alright to use it.

If all is fine, then I'd recommend going with the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control # EQ37060ET. This WDS has a tongue weight rating range of 200 lbs to 600 lbs, a gross towing capacity of 6,000 lbs, built in 4 point sway control, and includes the head assembly, adjustable shank, spring bars, sway control brackets, lift handle, hitch ball, pin and clip, and all necessary hardware.

expert reply by: Bryce D

John

11/15/2024

Thanks Bryce I live in Delray Beach Florida. Is there anyone you work with here that can do the installation? So you have any idea of what the cost would be to purchase and install? Thanks again for your reply?

Bryce D.

11/15/2024

@John Not personally, but we do have a pretty neat tool you can use called the "Installer Locator" which I've linked to this answer. What you'd need to do is click the link linked to this answer and then input your ZIP code in the box at the top and we will show all local shops to that ZIP which would be able to install this system.

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John

11/15/2024

thanks again for your response...I'm.still confused on tongue weight...my 4runner specs say dont go over 500lbs and the basecamp 20x says tongue weight should be 535lbs...can u explain how the hitch you recommended allows me to go above the Toyota recommendations for tongue weight?

Bryce D.

11/18/2024

@John John, that's because a WDS will transfer the weight from the rear of the vehicle to the rear axle of your tow vehicle.