Very important to have the tongue weight 10 to 15% of what you are towing. Anything out of that range can result in bad sway. Especially if you go under 10%. Lots of videos on this.
I have a theory that if you are using ECO mode and giving it gas a bit harder you actually get worse mileage because of the shift points in that mode. Sport mode with the same applied pedal pressure shifts at higher rpm’s and is more efficient. Would explain the large discrepancies in mileage...
Nice. The only thing is with 0 offset how will that perform under heavy shock compression with the wheels turned. I learned the hard way with my first 4runner, a 1st gen. Got over the wheel poke quickly for better off road use.
I have the same 4runner as you do with Goodyear Ultra terrains and I get better than 14 mpg when towing my 2k lb boat at 70 mph. Not sure why you are getting 14 on the highway.
That said i will bet getting a 27 early next year.
I don't think the hard plastic is any easier to clean but it will handle sharp objects better. I want mine to be capable of any off road and camping, like I have done with my previous 4 but also be a comfortable daily driver. I tow my boat a lot too and like to do that easily and comfortably...
The hard plastic even on the ORP 6th gen drive me crazy. My 5th gen TRD Off Road is not even a premium and has soft touch everywhere. Hard to understand Toyota's reasoning.
You are kind of right. But to get some of the Pro finishes like the much better interior than a Off Road Premium would be near impossible or crazy expensive. IF and thats a big if you want to really rock crawl/serious off road a brand new vehicle then you could make it a bit better and save a...
ATRAC is a very useful tool for sure. Mitigating power management on an open differential using brakes on the non traction wheel works. But sometimes a locking dif is the extra to get you up the hill. These 2 videos show how to use it and how it works. They actually show ATRAC not being able to...