How to properly flat tow a 5th gen 4Runner

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In this video I'll show you everything needed to flat tow a 5th gen 4Runner that is compatible with the Roadmaster 1185-1 baseplate kit. This baseplate doesn't support some models like the limited/nightshade editions but should otherwise work fine on anything including the TRD Pro, Off-Road and SR5 models. The most important thing is that you need a driveshaft disconnect or you'd need to disconnect the drive shaft from the rear differential and then reconnect it. Below are all the parts I bought to do this, including the supplemental braking system we chose. The video will explain how everything works, why this is safe and how to handle the steering unlock with a keyless push button start as well. Enjoy and comment if you have any questions!

Drive shaft disconnect (call to order):

Baseplate kit:

Crossbar:

Tow-bar:

Wiring, electrical socket bracket and drop hitch receiver:

Braking kit & battery charge kit:

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Wow, I don't plan on towing anything. I don't even have a 4Runner yet -- just looking. However, I am impressed with your explanation and attention to details. I'm sure that 4Runner owners who want to tow would find your video very helpful. God Bless.

raycknoxville

Just read a comment that it costs $1400 for the drive shaft disconnect. Wow! Too rich for my blood! Thank you for the video. This gave me some ideas

CET

This saved me from destroying my ‘19 4Runner cause I had no idea about the drive shaft. Thank you because without watching this I would have just pulled it with the drivetrain in neutral and found out later I killed my car.

sarumes

Thank you for this video. I have turned my beloved 4Runner into my Toad and I am loving it. Unfortunately when I had the driveshaft installed, the guy told me they no longer offer the one without the cable. I don’t know if that was the truth but I have the cable to engage and disengage. The funny part is I crawl under the car anyway to check it anyway so it saves no time, I may remove the mechanism and just do it manually.

nealrichard

I don't know if the newer ones are different, I flat tow a 2016 Trail edition. When I was setting up mine, I spoke to several very knowledgeable Toyota drivetrain experts, they all told me to put the transfer case in neutral and the transmission in park with the driveshaft disconnect. I have towed over 15K miles like this and it has worked great. On my 2016, I do not have the key fob system, my steering doesn't lock as long as you leave the key in the ignition after turning it off. I had a non chipped key made that I use to keep the steering unlocked. It will turn the 4runner over but won't start it, because there isn't a chip. I simply insert it, turn it to aux, then off and leave it inserted.

joelelah

Wow i thought the superior driveline kit needed the cable hookup whacky mechanism. Which is why i didnt buy it. We towed our 2004 4runner for a month long trip early summer. I had to get down and dirty and REMOVE and INSTALL the drive shaft every time! It got old quick. Thanks for this video. I will reconsider buying that driveline kit if you can manually use it. That would keep the Mrs happy for my time spent dealing with the shaft!

toastitup

Great video. I used to flat tow a jeep and would love to flat tow a 4runner. How easy is it to move the collar? Idk if this a dumb question but could a rock or piece of road debris knock the collar back and re-engage with the rear axle? I know in the video you mentioned it working great on your trip to Moab, how has it held up since then? Thanks again.

Jaxon

Wow when I saw a guy with a jeep doing this and I asked about it then looked up if my 2022 4Runner could do it too and it said no With a list of vehicles that can and can't do it and now that I see this I'm like awesome so there is a way to do it

davidaix

Did you wire the 4Runner battery tender & 4Runner break lights back to the RV 7-pin adapter yourself? If so, do you have a video of how that is wired? Great video by the way!

simonnewberry

Have you considered pulling the steering lock fuse (under the hood) vs ACC mode and leaving FOB in vehicle?

cbob

Did you wire the breakaway yourself? If so where did you get directions for how to do it? What about the 7 pin connector? Did you wire that yourself? I'm thinking of using the Invisibrake system as it's a little less expensive and permanent.

kjohnson