Mobility equipment dealers offer scooter and wheelchair carriers designed to mount on tow hitches. Although towing hitches are designed to carry and pull items, vehicles have limitations on the load that can be applied to the hitch

Maximum Tongue Weight is the maximum amount of weight that can be applied vertically to a tow hitch. Mobility equipment that mounts to a tow hitch applies weight vertically to the hitch. In general, the maximum tongue weight is calculated as 10% of the vehicle's towing capacity rating. The towing capacity values for Toyota vehicles are based on using a genuine Toyota towing hitch and can be found in the Toyota Owner's Manual.

Confirm the weight of the mobility equipment being installed. Ask the mobility equipment dealer for product weight information for both carrier and scooter. The total weight of the equipment should not exceed the maximum tongue weight of the vehicle.

Models Not Recommended For Towing/Hitch Mounting

Avalon, Camry Hybrid, Camry Solara, Yaris, Prius

2008 Toyota Vehicle Equipment Maximum Tongue
Weight, lbs.
Camry All except Hybrid and Solara 100
Corolla All 150
FJ Cruiser All 500
Highlander Without towing package 200
  With towing package 500
Highlander Hybrid All 350
Land Cruiser All 850
Matrix All 150
RAV4 2.4L 4cyl. engine 150
  3.5L V6 engine without Towing Package 200
  3.5L V6 engine with Towing Package 350
Sequoia All 560 to 1000 lbs.,
depending on the model*
Sienna Without Towing Package 120
  With Towing Package 350
Tacoma Without Towing Package 350
  With Towing Package 650
Tundra All 480 to 1080 lbs.,
depending on model*
4Runner All 500
* Refer to Owner's Manual for information on a specific model
Sienna with Towing Package
Shown with Bruno Out-Sider® Meridian Vehicle Lift Model ASL-250
Highlander with Towing Package
Shown with Bruno Out-Sider® Meridian Vehicle Lift Model ASL-250

Total Load Capacity is the combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage, and mobility equipment. The maximum load capacity values (Total Load Capacity) can be found in the vehicle's Owner's Manual. Confirm the combined weight of cargo, occupants, and mobility equipment do not exceed the vehicle's total load capacity.