Toyota Sequoia

[Pipe_Dream]

Originally Posted by charlie_the_tuna

Pipe, I’m learning that the 4Runner from the same era had the same motor, and I’m assuming the same tranny. Other than the initial bringing her home haul, I have a ramp about half a mile away and another about 3.5 miles down the road.
Phat, as far as balls, a round trip to the far ramp is less than 8 miles, including the drive through the gas station. 5.3 is more than ballsy enough for my local ramps. Only issue is, as you can see... the mileage on a 15-20 year old truck. Another good thing, my round trip to and from work is less than two miles per day.
I’m assuming the little V8 in the 4Runner will be adequate for dragging 4,000 pounds of boat and trailer up the ramp.
I’d love to go with something with a bed, but they seem to command a premium.

Heck yeah. Even my '95 4Runner with a 3.0 V-6 (the "three-point-slow) moved my V-20 locally for years. For those distances you don't need to be too worried about being "ballsy."

[charlie_the_tuna]

Yeah. My only issue will be initial contact, as the boat we’re currently looking at should be a solid 3 hour drive. Once we get it home, the only issue we’ll have is dragging it up a wet ramp.

[phatdaddy]

Rent a pick up from U-Haul for the weekend

[bgreene]

Ford Explorer if towing up to around 5,500 lbs

Lots of them for sale, lower cost and if you dont mind a few minor issues great bang for the buck.
My 04 150,000 miles, orig engine and trans still running fine as of yesterday

[cfelton]

I hauled my V with my Tacoma 3.4 v6 4x4 for years and it pulled it ok but had trouble stopping it in a hurry. I bought a Tundra w/5.7 v8 4x4 in 2016 and it doesn't know its behind it. Great truck! The Sequoia has the same powertrain. Powerful!