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Towing with the Highlander Hybrid

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Re: Trailer Hitch [toyofan4] by nomorebenz
May 12, 2006 (5:22 pm)
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Replying to: toyofan4 (May 12, 2006 1:19 pm)

I've never heard of a dealer not wanting to make money on options that his service department can add on easily. Take a look at the e-brochure on the toyota website. They have a picture of the hitch. Frankly, if you have a need for a hitch I don't think aesthetics matter.
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Re: Trailer Hitch [toyofan4] by luckylee
May 20, 2006 (6:37 pm)
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Replying to: toyofan4 (May 12, 2006 1:19 pm)

I just bought a highlander hybrid with a hitch package. it's flush with the bumper and looks great! The dealer, if he installs one, will find that he needs to install a trani cooler as well as the hitch, wiring, and a bit more. I think it costs the dealer about $600 or more, while the factory hitch is only $400 or so.
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Re: Trailer Hitch [luckylee] by 82415
May 21, 2006 (6:03 am)
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Replying to: luckylee (May 20, 2006 6:37 pm)

Congratulations. It would be nice if you could post some pictures. Thanks.
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Re: Trailer Hitch [82415] by luckylee
May 21, 2006 (3:29 pm)
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Replying to: 82415 (May 21, 2006 6:03 am)

Well...I went out to take some pix...but I can't figure out how to attach, insert, paste, or otherwise post them here. I'll share if you can tell me how to do so.
 
I stand corrected: the hitch protrudes perhaps 2 inches.
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Re: Trailer Hitch [luckylee] by 82415
May 21, 2006 (3:57 pm)
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Replying to: luckylee (May 21, 2006 3:29 pm)

You could look up under "Help" for "Post a photo.." but it seems that you would have to create a personal space on a server prior to uploading your pictures there and then use the html tag to insert into your post. It is a bit inconvenient, sorry, I had not realized. Please forget it if it is too much trouble.
 
Thanks,
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Re: Trailer Hitch [82415] by pf_flyer HOST
May 22, 2006 (3:48 am)
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Replying to: 82415 (May 21, 2006 3:57 pm)

You can also link to photos that are in your CarSpace photo albums.
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Towing Tent Trailer by gone2fish
May 16, 2006 (11:47 am)
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I am considering buying a HH, but am concerned about towing a 3400 lb trailer. Does anyone have experience with towing? Any recommendations on the tow package to obtain with the HH? What kind of mileage are you getting? How is the power?
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Highlander Hybrid limited towing questions by ljmiii
Sep 21, 2006 (1:41 pm)
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I have a highlander hybrid and (am about to) have a 16' airstream trailer. I've started to look at hitches online and have a couple of questions...
 
Does anyone know if the hitch available through Toyota has a tongue weight limit of 300 lbs or 350 lbs. I asked my local Toyota dealer and got no answer.
 
Are you all having your toyota dealer do the hitch/wiring installation or is there some other good place to go?
 
thanks in advance,
leo
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Re: Highlander Hybrid limited towing questions [ljmiii] by terry92270
Sep 21, 2006 (2:56 pm)
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Replying to: ljmiii (Sep 21, 2006 1:41 pm)

Towing Prep Package — includes upgraded radiator, transmission oil cooler,
130-amp alternator and trailer prewiring; 4-cylinder models add: 3000-lb. towing
capacity,5 engine oil cooler, power-steering oil cooler and 120-watt fan coupling;
V6 models add 3500-lb. towing capacity,5 and 160-watt fan coupling.
 
According to Toyota, the tongue weight limit is relates to the capacity, therefore 3000# = 300# tongue weight, 3500# = 350#.
 
Congratulations on the Airstream! We have very found memories of the one we had, and know you will have a blast with it.
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Re: Towing Tent Trailer [gone2fish] by deserthh
Sep 23, 2006 (6:40 am)
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Replying to: gone2fish (May 16, 2006 11:47 am)

There are a number of shared towing experiences within this thread (it does meander quite a bit). All, including my own, have been very positive. Toyota specs for '06 HH 4wdi: 1431 lbs max payload, 3500 lbs max trailer weight. Curb weight of this HH limited: 4245 lbs. With 268 hp net, you get 15.8 lb/hp. With my '93 GMC Suburban, it was 23.1 lb/hp making the HH 46% more powerful! The HH 2wd eliminates the rear wheel motor, increasing your payload, but reducing your net horsepower a bit.

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