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#54 of 58 Re: V6 RAV4 towing problems...helper springs? [rstibbetts] by tireguy Jun 21, 2008 (8:08 pm)
Replying to: rstibbetts (Aug 27, 2007 8:26 pm) My old Siena had an overdrive cancel feature, which the Rav4 apparently lacks. I have trailered in 4th gear, but the high RPM kills my MPG on the HWY.   Overriding overdrive and shifting to 4th gear on a 5 speed transmission are the same thing.   Has anyone tried installing helper springs to deal with heavier loads?   You should look into getting some AirLift Air Ride 2000 airbags to back up the suspension. I had them installed on my Wrangler for towing a similar load with a similarly limited vehicle. Then later installed them on my Yukon XL just to keep it level with heavy loads, either in the cargo area or trailer. With the Jeep I went so far as to install the driver-controlled compressor to pump them up on the go. With the Yukon, I got lazy and just routed a shrader valve into the gas fill cap compartment. When I want a little more firmness, I just give it a shot with a tire inflator.
#55 of 58 Re: towing prep [ebuchert] by rted May 07, 2009 (5:11 pm)
Replying to: ebuchert (May 01, 2008 4:18 pm) In answer to older posts saying how hard the OEM hitch wiring harness is, and hooking to the dash fuses etc:   Get the harness from E-Trailer (www.etrailer.com) that only requires a connection on each side at the tail lights - a direct plug between - and, a fused hot feed from the battery that the kit comes with.   Took me 15 minutes, including hiding the hot wire under the panel molding etc. It took about the same amount of time to put on the Class III hitch that I bought with the harness. The hot feed can pass through one of the wire bundle grommets about 4" wide, through the firewall behind the shock towers. The grommet and wire bundle on the passenger side is easier to find from the hood end. Replies to this message: nitecap (May 08, 2009 2:07 am)
#56 of 58 Re: towing prep [rted] by nitecap May 08, 2009 (2:07 am)
Replying to: rted (May 07, 2009 5:11 pm) That procedure you so aptly illustrated is a good one for vehicles not equipped with the new 'LED' tail lights. According to every thing I read this procedure won't work on my 2007 RAV4 because of this newer upgrade...   Thanks, D.C.
#57 of 58 wire harness by larry51k May 24, 2009 (5:55 pm)
If I get the towing package, does it include the wiring harness and is it installed? Replies to this message: cbmorton (May 25, 2009 6:04 am)
#58 of 58 Re: wire harness [larry51k] by cbmorton May 25, 2009 (6:04 am)
Replying to: larry51k (May 24, 2009 5:55 pm) No, the factory tow prep does not include the wiring harness. This will need to be installed along with the hitch.

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