We have been looking at an 2002-04 LX-470, Lexus SUV as a TOWCAR and as a Dinghy Towed behind our SOB motorhome.. Currently we having been flat towing our '01 Disovery ( now designated "POS") (Too many repair shop visits, $$$$$$$$$$
, and using Chevy Duramax tow the TradeWind. We are wanting one vehicle to do both. Anyone have any input? Or, how about a Toyota Land Cruiser (not the FJ) without the Hydraulic leveling suspension be better.
On the LX-470 for 2002, dealer/owners manual state towing a trailer weighing in more than 4,000 lbs, the hydraulic ram/shocks setting needs to be adjusted in the Low setting, instead of "normal or High". Guess the system is not able to raise the car much with a 5500 lbs Trade Wind attached. The LX is designed to drive in the lower suspension setting for the "rams/shocks, and letting the coils in the rear and and torsion bars up front do their thing.
It has a 4.7 V-8, so horsepower is good. The vehicle weighs 5480-5500 lbs, on the feed store scales. Per the owner's manual, GCVW should not exceed high limit of 12,400lbs. Combined LX-470 & TradeWind will top the scale at 11,000 lbs. We would have margin of 1400 lbs before being over 12,400 GCVW.
Lexus dealer said Lexus has just reintroduced their 6500lbs Class IV hitch, with a tongue weight rating of 650lbs. From hitch weigh aspect with Reese dual cam, we would be fine.
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