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Towing with the Highlander Hybrid

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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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Re: Towing Tent Trailer [deserthh] by stevedebi
Sep 23, 2006 (2:09 pm)
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Replying to: deserthh (Sep 23, 2006 6:40 am)

"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!"
 
Just a tad bit unfair, unless you also list the total towing capacity of the 1993 GMC? In terms of maximum towing capacity, I suspect the GMC was more powerful...
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Re: Towing Tent Trailer by bravovictor
Mar 14, 2007 (2:37 pm)
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Replying to: stevedebi (Sep 23, 2006 2:09 pm)

I'll add my two cents to this thread. I towed my glider trailer last weekend with a HH 4wd. Glider trailers are tricky to tow because of their length (28') and the fact that they have a lot of sail area. Weight is about 1800 lbs. The rig was rock solid in mountainous terrain with a 25 mph crosswind. Was at least as good as my previous vehicle, a Grand Cherokee. I am quite pleased with the performance. Overall, I am getting about 26-27 MPG.

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