towing capacity of gen 3 4cyl

[pudbrother]

did a search, came up empty handed, probably my bad so apologizing in advance. my question is whats the towing capacity of a '94 4cyl sedan. im not expecting to tow a camper, just didnt know if a load of firewood here and there or my wheeler could be done. also where do you recommend ordering or getting them installed. thanks

[Venom_5]

um like none .... we barely have enough torque to take fat people up a hill

if youre going on flat land or under 50mph you should be fine with some firewood ... but dont expect to go taking Jetski's down to Florida for a weekend

[Avalonman]

^lol

[Isaac-1]

I am fairly sure Toyota does not recomend using the Camry as a tow vechicle, given its rather soft suspension and limited power. In the real world I suspect it would do ok with up to 1,000# or so as long as you are only going a short distance and have no steep hills, for all you hear online about the lack of power in the 4 cylinder, it is far more poweful than most 4 cylinder cars sold in the 1980's, it is just not as powerful as those sold today.

Ike

[360glitch]

IMO a car should never be used to tow anything.

[Venom_5]

Originally Posted by Isaac-1

for all you hear online about the lack of power in the 4 cylinder, it is far more poweful than most 4 cylinder cars sold in the 1980's,

too bad the cars were made in the early 90s ..... 4cyl FTL

[Curry]

Get a truck. Camry's are for hauling groceries, doing 0-60 in 5 minutes and going to bingo night down at the home on tuesdays.

[felonyr301]

haha ^^^^

[Venom_5]

typical camry driver:



does she look like she's going to be towing to you?

[grandmaburner]

Donty make fun of my grandma! Accually my grandmas camry is a 5spd v6 and mine is an auto i4.... She drives like a maniac haha.

[PhatRoyale]

Originally Posted by grandmaburner

Donty make fun of my grandma! Accually my grandmas camry is a 5spd v6 and mine is an auto i4.... She drives like a maniac haha.

Probably better if we didn't know that lol

[toyomoho]

Check sites like www.etrailer.com. Get a hitch that sets up high on the frame like the Drawtite Class I Sport Frame, otherwise the hitch frame will drag when going up curbs, etc. These hitches are an easy bolt on operation.

A 4-cylinder will tow 1000 lbs pretty well. At 2000+ lbs plan on short, lower speed local trips that minimizes any hills.

[ONE_to_HATE]

Originally Posted by toyomoho

A 4-cylinder will tow 1000 lbs pretty well. At 2000+ lbs plan on short, lower speed local trips that minimizes any hills.


Disclaimer: not responsible for Camrys Gen 3 & 4; 4cyl. engine failures. Operate at the cost of buying a new car after the trip. You deserve to get smacked by fatchix and getting left behind by your spouse for attempting such a task.

ummm- did you read the fine print?

[grandmaburner]

Lmao!

[steppinthrax]

I imagine you should be able to get the smallest U-haul trailer (aluminum) moderatley loaded. Like carry and engine or a bedroom set. I think it you ever overload it it's just a matter of being soft on the gas and giving enough stopping distance.