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#51 of 84 Re: Trailer Hitch [luckylee] by 82415 May 21, 2006 (3:57 pm)
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, Replies to this message: pf_flyer (May 22, 2006 3:48 am)
#52 of 84 Re: Trailer Hitch [82415] by pf_flyer HOST May 22, 2006 (3:48 am)
Replying to: 82415 (May 21, 2006 3:57 pm) You can also link to photos that are in your CarSpace photo albums.
#53 of 84 Towing Tent Trailer by gone2fish May 16, 2006 (11:47 am)
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? Replies to this message: deserthh (Sep 23, 2006 6:40 am) stevedebi (Sep 23, 2006 2:09 pm) bravovictor (Mar 14, 2007 2:37 pm) deserthh (Mar 21, 2007 10:14 pm)
#54 of 84 Highlander Hybrid limited towing questions by ljmiii Sep 21, 2006 (1:41 pm)
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 Replies to this message: terry92270 (Sep 21, 2006 2:56 pm) ljmiii (Mar 16, 2007 6:01 pm) sharirichards (Oct 17, 2007 8:29 pm) cdptrap (Oct 18, 2007 8:18 am) robanglin (Mar 10, 2008 8:38 pm) cdptrap (Mar 13, 2008 10:31 am)
#55 of 84 Re: Highlander Hybrid limited towing questions [ljmiii] by terry92270 Sep 21, 2006 (2:56 pm)
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.
#56 of 84 Re: Towing Tent Trailer [gone2fish] by deserthh Sep 23, 2006 (6:40 am)
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. Replies to this message: stevedebi (Sep 23, 2006 2:09 pm) bravovictor (Mar 14, 2007 2:37 pm) deserthh (Mar 21, 2007 10:14 pm)
#57 of 84 Re: Towing Tent Trailer [deserthh] by stevedebi Sep 23, 2006 (2:09 pm)
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... Replies to this message: bravovictor (Mar 14, 2007 2:37 pm) deserthh (Mar 21, 2007 10:14 pm)
#58 of 84 Re: Towing Tent Trailer by bravovictor Mar 14, 2007 (2:37 pm)
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.
#59 of 84 Highlander Hybrid limited towing answers by ljmiii Mar 16, 2007 (6:01 pm)
Replying to: ljmiii (Sep 21, 2006 1:41 pm) 6 months later and my questions became answers. I got a weight distribution capable hitch reciever on etrailer, had it and a prodigy brake controller installed by hecht, got an equal-i-zer W/D hitch, and have been happily towing my 16' Airsream ever since.   As others have mentioned, the 2006 HiHy has extraordinary power for its 3500lb tow rating. The 2008 is another story - same engine, 500 extra pounds, and a 5000lb tow rating. Replies to this message: sharirichards (Oct 17, 2007 8:29 pm) cdptrap (Oct 18, 2007 8:18 am) robanglin (Mar 10, 2008 8:38 pm) cdptrap (Mar 13, 2008 10:31 am)
#60 of 84 Re: Towing Tent Trailer [stevedebi] by deserthh Mar 21, 2007 (10:14 pm)
Replying to: stevedebi (Sep 23, 2006 2:09 pm) Absolutely, with a 10,000 lb rating, this GMC was designed for heavy duty hauling. Unfortunately, its ICE was rated at 230 hp (3600 rpm). The vehicle curb weight was 5535 lbs. Patience was always needed when towing.

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