2010 4 runner v-6

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   We tow a 172 with our Dodge Dakota and it does fine.  It has a similar towing capacity.  As others have suggested above, it's wise to get a transmission cooler and use a WDH.  The cooler reduces the stress on the transmission and the WHD reduces the stress on you, especially when the wind picks up.
The only drawback is that you have to reduce your expectations of going fast, especially on steep climbs.  Just relax, go slowly, and enjoy the scenery.  Unless you are trying to outrun a storm there's really no need to hurry.

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	We tow a 172 with our Dodge Dakota and it does fine. It has a similar towing capacity. As others have suggested above, it's wise to get a transmission cooler and use a WDH. The cooler reduces the stress on the transmission and the WHD reduces the stress on you, especially when the wind picks up. The only drawback is that you have to reduce your expectations of going fast, especially on steep climbs. Just relax, go slowly, and enjoy the scenery. Unless you are trying to outrun a storm there's really no need to hurry.
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