towing 6x12 uhaul with toyota rav4 2016 (don't try this at home)
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- towing 6x12 uhaul trailer with toyota rav4 2016 LE
distance was 1 hour one way 1 hour back and I did it twice. car survived but I would not recommend doing it yourself. I was young and stupid :)
Came here, left a message, me and my family took a trip, moved from Connecticut to Florida, rented a 6x12 trailer my car and the 2017 Rav4, drove another 1,120 miles, my car speed was max 60 speed, I couldn't accelerate any more, because otherwise the trailer would shake..., the trip was very peaceful, and most importantly my car didn't have any wear, it withstood everything and was normal without any wear, I hope this could have helped other people guys , if you have any questions, I can answer them if you have any questions!!!
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Max towing capacity on that RAV 4 is 1500 lbs, the trailer empty is 1920 lbs... he exceeded max before he loaded anything.
My book 2017 says 3500
1500 lb towing capacity is for liability purpose in the US, same RAV4 in other countries are 3500
Toyota will still last. My buddy exceeds the capacity on his 10 year old tundra and it still works
Here in Belgium that rav4 is allowed to tow 2000 kg braked= 4400 lbs… it does it without a problem so don’t really understand why it struggled so much. I drive a 2016 subaru forester and daily tow a tipper that ways 2000 kgs
@@nielsdepraeter1879 are these diesel or petrol?
I just loved that you showed what you can pack in the trailer...I've been concerned about how much it will fit. Thank you for the video!
that trailer is towing the rav4
Ahaha
That just means it’s tested to tow
😂😂😂😂
I towed the 5x8 filled with more stuff from Florida to D.C. 7 times totaling 8K miles on A 2010 Prius! The Prius tow rating is "0 lb".Never had any issues with my Prius for 8 years and counting.
I tow 5x8 trailer with toyota prius 2008 100 % toyota
They misheard you. They thought you were towing the RAV4 😂
🤣 🤣 🤣
RAV4 with the 2.5 gas engine has a maximum towing capacity of 1500 pounds. The lightest trailer at Uhaul I believe is 600-700 pounds. I would not recommend towing over capacity. Sure, you might make it, but in the long run what kind of damage are you doing to the transmission, differential, etc.?
I thin U-haul check your tow vehicle capacity before renting you a trailer. If they let you tow away, then it’s probably OK on the paper. How well it tows in real life? it’s a different story.
Towed a 6x12 U-Haul cargo trailer with a 1991 Jeep Wrangler Renegade. This trailer wasn’t exceeding the capacity, otherwise they wouldn’t have sold it to us: but we were limited to loading 2/3 of the trailer. I don’t know if any of you have ever towed a long trailer with a short wheelbase suv but it isn’t fun; that trailer pushed the Jeep all around the road on corners even when it was empty. The highest id ever go with a RAV4 or Wrangler would be a 5x8.
I needed to see this review I have a 2017 caravan and was worried I would have some trouble pulling this trailer. But I think I have clarity
Wow this video is amazing I'm moving to Orlando from NYC next december 11 and this video just save my life. Now I know what I will do.
Thank you so much for making this video. It's exactly what I was looking for but did you have any transmission problems with Rav4 afterwards?
*drives 10 feet*
"Sounds heavy"
This trailers are alot help when it comes to moving .. I used them all the time . I wish they can be a little taller also longer
Can you pack a couch and bedroom set in the trailer
@@MzSoFancyDavis An average couch may be between 8-9 feet. This trailer length is 12'. You would then have about 3 feet to play around with on the sides if you were to rent this trailer.
Is that a 4 cylinder Rav 4?
UHaul told me a 2017 Nissan Rogue can tow this ..moving 1,264 miles away
Whoever rented this to you was looking to get fired honestly. If something bad happens oh boi! The lawsuits!! Coming down over UHaul..
I towed a 12 footer in hilly southwest Wisconsin and my 1500 truck had all it could handle.
Great rise on the hitch / to level the trailer.
Is that a seat belt light when you drive on freeway?
My name is Michael langdorfer I will let you know we rented a U-Haul truck years ago when I was 14 years old they didn't maintain their U-Haul vehicles and found out that breaks work repaired they failed and they started rolling backwards down a hill and also the diesel fuel weren't taking care of properly either ended up with water formed in the fuel line of the diesel fuel cost problem my sister took off running after the vehicle almost got seriously injured got to let you know do not rent any other vehicle from U-Haul company don't care about other people and property of their their property of their vehicle that pulls their company vehicles or trailers from U-Haul company
With the ball security nut NOT being tightened, notice blame quickly gets assigned! Wrong, the full safe operation of this vehicle including trailer is the drivers responsibility, no one else!
Dude are you out of your mind🤪🤪🤪
Omg. Are you crazy? The RAV4 towing capacity is only 1500lbs. That uhaul trailer empty weighs 1900 lbs! Wth are you thinking?
Diesel Rav4s here in europe are rated to tow above 4000lbs
Sunny Deng When properly equipped the RAV can tow up to 3500 lbs. Each state has its own laws for towing.
Aaron Storrer The RAV4 is a truck. The Crown Vic is a car. The RAV is a much heavier duty vehicle. There are unibody buses and heavy duty vans.
Sunny Deng The RAV4 is a class 1 truck, look it up. The F150 is a class 2. Crossovers are unibody trucks.
Sunny Deng Hint: Look at the 3rd letter in the VIN on a RAV. It is classified as a truck, not a passenger car like a Crown Vic. Crossovers are trucks, not cars. Heavier duty subframes, cargo space, and suspensions differentiate the two. Just because a vehicle is unibody or front wheel drive doesn’t mean it’s a passenger car. Just because a vehicle is body on frame or rear drive doesn’t means it’s a truck. The number of cylinders or engine output means nothing.
Thanks for the insights!
How did the rav4 did going uphill?
Did U-Haul put the trailer on for you?
yes they did
and they told me its ok :) I was stupid...
@@videowithdamir Not really. A normal enclosed double axle trailer may be rated for 7000 pounds. But the gross weight of a Uhaul 6x12 is 4400 pounds. The empty weight of the Uhaul is 1920. The Rav4 is most likely 3500 pounds. So you would be able to put 1580 pounds in to be in line with the Rav4 rating. Your load was mostly furniture and part empty. So the question is if your contents exceeded 1580. Probably not.
I think my transmission is acting kinda weird after pulling that trailer. still works ok but be careful out there
isn't this Rav tows capacity 1500 lbs? Just wondering, cause I'm getting ready tow a trailer w/ my 17 escape 2.0L AWD. So, just curious what size trailer is comfortable and what size is pushing it
yes rav4 1500. this trailer was too heavy for it...
Hmmm...i wonder why?
To make it worth towing a fair size trailer like 5x8, 5x10, 6x12 ect. Need at least a 6 cylinder 3.6lL AWD or Rwd town capacity is from 3,500-5k with 500-750 Tongue weight. 4 bangers 1,500 max and to me that's pushing it. Them u haul people need to be reprimanded
6x12 u-haul trailer empty weight: 1,920 lbs. RAV4 tow maximum 1500 lbs
Thanks so much for the video, it's really helpful. I was undecided whether to tow with my 2009 CRV, and the amount of stuff.
The trailer is bigger than that Rav4 😂
how did you hool up the trailer, did you get it fixed,
Does it fits a king size mattress to squeeze in?
I’m moving from Houston to Az in March, and I’m looking into getting a trailer like what U have . I have a 2 bedroom apt. Will it fit. We don’t have much
it all depends on how you stack your shit
Moving 3bedroom house with my dodge grand caravan sxt 3.6v enginee. I didnt exactly see how he packed it, but purging items just incase. As I git 4kids and myself. Backyard stuff bikes, bbq. Thinking might need two trips. As 6x12feet is biggest can tow. Will be my first time driving. Wonder if I should take bikes apart would be easier?
4cyl? Or v6?
2.5 litre 4 cylinder
nice! good job ...
My car is 2013 BMW X5 35D. Can I tow this guys?
Why not? I have one, diesel, and tow twice the weight.
Wear your seatbelt
Meh it's fine.
Size does not say much. And its even actually good to tow a double axel trailer. You do it totally wrong in the first place. Even a sedan can tow this trailer without sweat.
CROSS YOUR CHAINS............ALWAYS
Damn! And I was thinking this trailer was too heavy for my 4.0 v6 tacoma 4x4 TRD. But my man towed the trailer with a rav4! 😂 respect man. 🙏👌
I tow with toyota prius 2008😮
The person that rented out that trailer to you needs to be fired.
Wrong, it is the operators responsibility to ensure the hitch is secure. Before you move the vehicle, despite who did the hook up, the operater must to a check to see the electrical is connected and all lights working, ensure the hairpin is in place to lock the jaws on the hitch and both chains are connected and crossed to create a basket should the hitch come off. If a person is injured or there is property damage, the liability is on the operator not the rental company.
Couldn't agree more, and the guy who made this vid should know he just voided his Toyota's warranty. And also U-Haul guys shouldn't rent it to him in the first place if they follow the towing capacity policy
This goes agaisnt there policy. Wow, gotta get that quick buck. Florida man. 🤦♂️
It's the drivers SOUL responsibly to check the trailer before you move it. Even if you put it on the hitch! This guy is a fucking dumbass
I-haul claims that their trailers can be towed with “any” vehicle. I have seen a Mini Cooler toe a unable trailer. I wouldn’t even consider trying it. Towing any trailer larger then the car is dangerous because they are not equipped for such loads.
All the argument comments about towing capacity are funny. let me clear this up.
for safety, the chassis must be able to handle the towing capacity. this is why people are able to safely tow 2 to 3X their rated capacity without the vehicle falling apart. however the other thing about towing is the TRANSMISSION !it may seem fine ....until it isn't. towing more than capacity is wearing down the transmission. the engine doesn't care much, mpg will just suffer.
I'm gonna be towing a 5x8 trailer 500 miles with my 2010 Rav 4 V6 and was pretty sketch about it. But after watching what this guy did lol I'll be ok
I can't believe they let you leave the lot like this....🤦♂️
What lot? His apartment complex?? It's not like you load your trailer at u-haul. 🤣🤣🤣
@@RoughRaiders13 Yeah but usually U-Haul won't let you take their trailer off their lot without the tow vehicle meeting their specs. About 20 years ago I rented a tow dolly to tow a '64 Valiant (only 1800 pounds) home with a 1990 Buick Park Avenue. They wouldn't rent it to me and I have to borrow a neighbor's pickup to snag the tow dolly, then swap it out for the Buick. My younger crazier days.....
lol I was thinking the same thing
@@paulh6591 have you met the people at uhaul they are NOT professionals!!!!
You are all therefore fore warned. These UHaul rentals are usually connected to some other business. Contrary to what UHaul tells you, some of these places are NOT informed people about towing. You rent it, they just hook you up to whatever. You need to see the maintenance schedule on it if hauling very far, or risk losing a wheel. Stop often and check the hitch, lights and feel the wheels near the axles to see if HOT. I wouldn't have pulled with that RAV4 two blocks. If you ever saw one of those trailers take off across lanes headed for the meridian pushing car, family and dog with it....you would ask a lot of questions before starting out!
What about for an hour and 1/2 drive?
Maybe you should read the manual before operating a vehicle........................................
Off duty Swift driver?
lmao
Rofl
Hilarious 😂
LOL
Remember to always stay on the right two lanes and take it sleezy
Cool man, thanks. Showed everything I wanted to see!
I did with my 2003 Rav4 from northern Virginia to Orlando Florida and vice versa with 5 people on the car and the trailer fully loaded 11 years ago, and my son still driving my Rav 4 with a 180k on it, not a single problem, TOYOTAs are forever.
So, what I'm hearing is that I shouldn't tow this sized trailer behind my 2007 4WD V6 Limited Rav4 across the country??
Toyota v6 will go the job up to 4000 lbs .
I've seen too many towing disaster videos on youtube to know it's not a good idea to exceed the rated towing capacity. Sure, if you're going in a straight line, not speeding, have the tongue weighted appropriately , not hitting any potholes or not having to brake suddenly you'd probably get away with it.
Not to mention but if you cause an accident in the process of exceeding towing capacity, your insurance company has every right to walk from a claim or make you pay more than a standard deductible.
I loaded a lot more and towed with my Jeep Cherokee. It was a little scary, but it was fine. I was only going 55, I did try to go a little faster and it started swaying! Definitely go 55!
Im about to go from Oklahoma to California in a Jeep Cherokee. Thanks for the comment.
Lmao. The 2016 rav 4 has a tow rating of 1500 lbs which is the same as my 2012 corolla and good enough for only the 5' by 8' (900 lbs empty) and smaller trailers.
This vehicle is not designed to keep a trailer of this size under control. It is illegal and completely unsafe. Just because you can doesn't mean you should. I am surprised U-Haul would even rent this trailer to someone driving a Rav4. Also, they have a 55 mph notice visible in your rear view mirrors for a reason.
Thanks a bunch for the video, traveling cross country and will be transporting a queen size bed also but will be driving a F150 :)
yea f150 is much better idea then rav4 :)
That Rav 4s tongue going be sticking out rolling down the highway.
Twist ur chains and they won’t drag
And for safety reasons!
Me: what the f?
After hearing Russian accent
Me: enlightened
Do you think a 2008 Tacoma could tow this size successfully from CA to TX?
Depends on the condition of your 2008 Tacoma
I would say yes
The RAV4 Adventure and RAV4 TRD both are rated for 3500 lbs so obviously the car is capable of towing with this engine/transmission/chassis. The only concern is the springs.
Thanks for making a video of your RAV4 towing experience! I’m planning a cross country tow in a few months and this was a huge help.
You probably would’ve found more success with the 5x8 trailer. Its empty weight is 900lbs leaving you a solid 500lbs left before hitting the RAV4’s max 1500lb towing capacity.
What transmission issues are you experiencing now?
The RAV4 transmission is stronger than the transmission in a domestic full size pickup.
That's just the pansy US rating. It's rated for double that in other countries with the same drive train. Rated even higher with a diesel.
With that surge brake on the tongue, the tongue weight limit must have been reached with the empty trailer
so its 2023 car still works ok. transmission is ok. I changed fluid in it 3 months ago it didnt change anything. it's not super smooth but rides pretty good )
@@Vok250you are absolutely right. My 2020 Rav 4 Hybrid has 1750 lbs towing… in America. If I take it over the pond or Australia, that towing capacity miraculously increases to 3637.627 lbs.
Shaking my head in disbelief.... people really are clueless. Its all fun and games until you kill somebody.
i am surprised uhaul rented you this trailer knowing you intend to tow it with the rav 4. they have a guideline in the system determining max trailer weight for a given car. at least thats how they operate in canada
Its the same in us. I cant believe they let him do this
Same here. They asked for thorough questions first and looked at my kinda odd when I towed a 5 x10 with a 99 Camry v6
Bro that car can only tow 1500lb's and the trailer alone weighs 1920lb's u mad man
The 2024 Toyota Rav Adventure can tow 3500 pounds because it has the coolers, I assume the other gas model Ravs if properly equipped with coolers can also tow 3500 pounds. Not that I would on a daily basis, but if needed you could probably tow that amount on flat highways/roads for short periods of time. I have a 25 Foot Panga Boat/trailer/outboard/gear - weighs about 2800 pounds total. I tow that with a 2017 Kia Sedona 276 HP front wheel drive minivan and it pulls that load like it was almost nothing. Good to know I have the capable Toyota Rav as a backup in case I need it for towing short distance, like the minivan breaks down 5 miles from home. Of course the trailer would have brakes. Your situation may be different, read the manual before you tow.
Thank you!!! This was so helpful!!! I have a 2014 rav4 and need to tow this size trailer
The new Rav 4's are rated for up to 3500 lbs. That trailer weighs about 2000 so I'm guessing you were fine. As with all towing, common sense goes farther than weight.
Ive got a 2021 XLE AWD and its rated for only 1500. The one with the more advanced drivetrain is rate for 3500 because of a transmission cooler I think.
As long as the rear of the car is pushed way down you are fine, otherwise you get sway.
all that said ,but fact is do your job right ,people these days sure forget a lot ,it’s just an excuse they need to check their own work and not be in such a hurry. you can not do things fast and can not think fast like most people these days . this could as well kill a lot people, it’s bad enough this guy is using the wrong truck to pull such a heavy trailer U haul shouldn’t allow this this could go south real fast and including u haul in lawsuits as well.
I wonder if my Honda Accord can pull this thing lol
You must have really been desperate to tow that trailer man. To other 4 cylinder Rav4 owners.............DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME!!
CW CW damn trailer bigger than the rav 4🤣🤣
that dont try this at home triggered me that makes me laugh so damn hard
CW CW What about a 2011 Honda Pilot ? I’m moving across across country and this seems to be my only bet.
Why? I have a Ford Edge 2016 should it work well?
I have towed this with a 16 Edge SEL, aftermarket class 3 hitch, rated for 7500lbs. The combined weight (trailer + cargo) was close to 4000lbs, with an additional 5 pasengers on board, and it pulled it very easily, even over hilly highways (maintained 60mph all the way easily, with plenty of passing power). I monitored the temps, and transmission got up to 230 tops, which is normal (also it comes with a stock transmission cooler built in).
My takeaways:
1. As long as you know what you are doing (plan your route, distribute the weight correctly, calculate proper tongue weight, make sure that your tires and brakes ( especially trailer brakes ) are good to go, drive sane ), you will make it without problems.
2. Most vehicles are severely underrated for towing, in the US. US tow ratings are made for liability & marketing (to push you off to get a truck / bigger vehicle).
You can check the UK trailer ratings for reference (which would give you close to the actual tow ratings for your vehicle, tested under extreme conditions(grade, high temp, fully loaded with ac on etc)) (Edge is rated for towing 4500LB in the UK).
If you tow at the US rated max capacity (3500lbs), you wouldn't even notice it.
3. Airlift rear suspension upgrade, WDH, additional transmission cooler, LT Truck tires(eg: Good Year Wrangler Workhorse HT) etc can all be added to make your towing experience even better.
4. Earlier maintenance intervals. And if parts do wear out in the long run, replace them. Still costs way less than a new car.
Basic models of sedans with a 4 cylinder engine 2.0 non turbocharged can tow about 1,000 lbs. Without any passengers.
Anything can tow anything it's just how much damage you are willing to do to the car. Heat in the transmission is the problem. Driving on the highway is fine but stop and go traffic and hills is where the heat starts to build up.
bro i towed this trailer in my xterra which on paper is more than capable and even then it was kinda sketch cause im lifted on 33s but you did it in a vehicle grossly under rated for this trailer
Luckily, u didnt load it to the max, otherwise it'll be unsafe and not good for transmission etc.
Perhaps if you fastened your seat belt, the red seat belt warning light wouldn't embarrass you quite as much.
Not that it matters much, but I think what you have there is a 5x10 trailer. They have barn doors where as the 6x12 has a roll up door at the back. Personally
I’d keep both hands on the wheel if I was exceeding my vehicles gross weight and I was driving 60. Save the phone camera part. That will hurt you if things
go tits.
the trailer coupler lock has some slack in it. once it's tight, move the trailer/car and you will see that you can tighten it a little more.
I don't think I would have set my cruise control.
I towed a 6 by 12 uhaul with my 2016 Toyota Corolla granted it was the open trailer with a ramp but that little 1.8 liter with the cvt transmission handled it just fine, Toyota’s never die
The Toyota can handle it, you did a great job driving it safely with a heavier than preferable load. Probably too heavy in specification terms but still doable.
He is still not DOT legal to be out on the road. I did liked the video anyway lol
Rav 4 doesnt have cvt tranny. No problem towing that monster.
I think the only thing that saved your ass here, is the fact that the uhaul 6x12 trailers are equipped with automatic kinetic brakes. Otherwise that rig would have pushed you down a hill and into an early grave...
Overreacting at all? He didn’t have a thousand pounds in that trailer. A golf cart can tow it. Stop already, let your mom do the heavy lifting, your generation is scaring everyone.
I know my Nissan frontier 2.5 can pull that
Тоже думаю такой тянуть через полтора месяца на crv 2024.
Try and balance your tongue weight next time so you don't have so much sag especially in a Rav 4
Tongue weight. U mean where the hitch is?
I mount my tw200 bike on the hitch carrier and it drops it too
I did this twice and across the country! Sketchy and fun
Check your cars towing capacity before you rent a uhaul trailer
Also the U-Haul guys shouldn't rent it to him. U-Haul people usually don't rent out trailers to vehicles that's not design to tow with...
Does anyone know if a 2014 Hyundai santafe sport 4 WD would be ok to tow that from Mass to Florida?! 🥵
google your cars make and model and then type Tow rating on it. if the tow rating is higher than the trailers weight and loaded weight then yes. but to answer your question yes it can you can tow up to 3,500 pounds including trailer weight.
Honestly, its not that bad of an idea for short distance and driving conservativly. The 2018 rav 4 adventure can tow up to 2700 lbs with the same engine and transmission. The main difference is that the 2016 model doesn't have transmission fluid cooler or an engine oil cooler. If you were to add those you'd be in good shape. If you were to add those, you might need to upgrade your alternator to ensure you supply enough power. :)
Every time I see someone filming while driving I die a bit on the inside. For everyone that says " I am good at multitasking, I can text/film/call/whatever while driving" ... NO YOU CAN'T. maybe you don't see how obviously bad you drive (because you are distracted) but you still put everyone at risk.
Well, I know my tundra can handle this 😂
So what’s the point of this video? Do you say you don’t trust your car towing at 6 x 12 but then, you contradict yourself saying that your car towed it well. At U-Haul you are asked what type of vehicle you have to toe with. The computer will then compare your car make and model and year to the trailer will be towing. You take for responsibility for whatever happens after that. If your car gets damaged for example transmission because it overheated, you are responsible
This is what you call an amateur move.. lol
This happened on a Sunday. I promise.
Too much trailer for that vehicle; It's not only the tongue weight and the tow weight that matters, but a 6x12 trailer in windy conditions needs a fairly substantial vehicle to keep it safe from having the tail wag the dog.
I have a single-axle 6x12 Haulmark and yeah, when unloaded, even my Honda Fit can dolly it around the lot, But I wouldn't load that trailer, at 1400 pounds empty lighter than the U-Haul, and load it up with yet another 1400 pounds of goods and tow it with a RAV4 or a CR-V. Maybe if it were loaded with bulky items that were not heavy, like 400 pounds of of lightweight furniture. Even then, you'll be hitting the max tow capacity of a RAV4.
I could be wrong but suspect your insurance that U-Haul arranged for you would be invalid if you were to have been involved in a collision.
Great job on the video. Thank you for that!!!