Having a car is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know perfectly, even the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. However, between a vehicle that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the outcomes are going to be quite different. Whatever the case, a Toyota 4Runner that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the closest workshop. In this article we will teach you how to tow a Toyota 4Runner, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To get this done, first we will examine the rules to follow when towing a Toyota 4Runner, then how to tow a Toyota 4Runner yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.

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The rules to follow if you want to tow an Toyota 4Runner

It is surely possible to tow your car. However, if you want to go into towing a Toyota 4Runner you will have to follow some measures. We present them to you below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Toyota 4Runner may endanger yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not let you to predict possible challenges and the towed car may enter the first one

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  • Limit yourself to short distance journeys. If you have to travel several dozen kilometres, it is better to call a breakdown service.
  • When towing, try to make certain that the Toyota 4Runner and the car towing it are properly lined up, to hold a great behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the Toyota 4Runner being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first car so that you can notify the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Toyota 4Runner by yourself

Now that you have found out the basic rules for securely towing a Toyota 4Runner, we will present you the different techniques to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Toyota 4Runner, as ropes, straps or other products are not appropriate and will only risk you having an incident. If the towing device is flexible, you risk hitting the towing car. It will be better to buy a towing bar.

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  • You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your Toyota 4Runner, telescopic bars (40 to 50 euros), folding bars (30 to 100 euros) and standard bars (30 to 40 euros).
  • Verify that you have two towing rings on the vehicles, which will let you to connect them together with the tow bar.
  • Verify that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have functioning signalling on the Toyota 4Runner to be towed.

These are the regulation to follow if you want to tow your Toyota 4Runner. However remember that this remedy should only be used for short distances to avoid a more expensive towing, if you have a long distance to cover we advise you to examine the following section.

Have your Toyota 4Runner towed by a specialist

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To finish , last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Toyota 4Runner in good conditions, it remains the most reasonable resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might sound like an expensive option, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services absolutely free. Here are the details to check on your insurance contract before calling a tow truck:

  • That the distance between your home and the place of breakdown is in respect with the mileage shown in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Verify that the concerns you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • At last, check the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the info you need to tow your Toyota 4Runner in good conditions.

If you wish more tutorials on the Toyota 4Runner, go to our Toyota 4Runner category.