Towing with the LR4

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The 25' Airstream is right near the limit of what the LR4 should tow. The 30 foot is a bit more. I have complete confidence in its ability.

You will read many many super conservative perspectives on towing. Gloom and doom are everywhere. I have towed over 100k miles in Raleigh with a twin axle work trailer with our company. An LR4 with good brakes - tires etc is a beast. Hitches - vehicles are over engineered. Can you imagine the legal issues if hitches fell apart going down the road. Just isn't going to happen.

crash1121 said:

I tow 5500 & 6700 lbs at high elevation (up to 11000 feet) during the summers, and my '13 LR4 does very well. Hopefully I'll get to knock that load down ~800 lbs once I buy my own trailer. The quick-release hitch's max tongue weight of 770 lbs is sufficient for me.

Also, Tahoes are great tow rigs and can take a massive beating. That may be the better long-term tow rig, but as an all-rounder, it falls short of the LR4's versatility, capability, and refinement in my opinion.

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You have fine tastes in automobiles. I've owned a '77 and '78 FJ40, and believe the RRC to be one of the best-looking SUVs of all time.

ryanjl said:

You have fine tastes in automobiles. I've owned a '77 and '78 FJ40, and believe the RRC to be one of the best-looking SUVs of all time.

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Thank you, sir. Very cool! Our FJ40 is an '80, and I couldn't agree with you more regarding the RRC. It's also a seriously underrated off-roader—probably my favorite.


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jim6090 said:

RVShare.com

outdoorsy.co ( it is .co -- not com)

Both sites rent trailers and RVs.

The 25' Airstream is right near the limit of what the LR4 should tow. The 30 foot is a bit more. I have complete confidence in its ability.

You will read many many super conservative perspectives on towing. Gloom and doom are everywhere. I have towed over 100k miles in Raleigh with a twin axle work trailer with our company. An LR4 with good brakes - tires etc is a beast. Hitches - vehicles are over engineered. Can you imagine the legal issues if hitches fell apart going down the road. Just isn't going to happen.

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Hi Jim - did you tow the flying cloud 25' Airstream?


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Sadly, I'd have to recommend the Chevy for your needs.

My previous vehicle was a Denali XL and an Escalade prior to that. We have the 2013 5.0 LR4 now and have pulled about 5000 pounds 5 or 6 times a year for the past decade with these vehicles. All three are excellent towers, but the extra girth of the Tahoe makes it the superior towing SUV.

IMO, nothing tows better than the GM products. They're rated around a believable 8000-8500lbs versus a somewhat dubious 7700 with the Rover. The LR4 is really more of a mid-size SUV versus the full size trucks you're comparing it to so they handle the weight during acceleration and braking with a bit more ease. But there's certainly no mid-size SUV that tows better than an LR4. It won best tower in Europe 4 or 5 years straight and it's a well earned reputation but they're not comparing it to the GM's...

The captain seating option in the rear compartment is also something great about the GMs that we miss...

With all that said, the LR is the better daily driver as it's more nimble, fun spirited, and refined. We also like the fact they're not on every corner... The 3rd row accommodates adults comfortably even if the seating doesn't look the most luxurious. And it gets a little better gas mileage than the GM products...

If your trailer weighed less, I'd say go with the Rover, as it will be better for you in most scenarios, but the weight changes everything...Good luck!

This combo draws plenty of amused views when heading for the ORV.


Pulls it easy as pie. My only gripe is the aforementioned narrow mirrors. Can't really see anything back there.