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#34 of 85 Re: TT Towing Vehicle Recommendations? [chuck1] by tent2tt Jun 20, 2007 (1:04 pm)
Replying to: chuck1 (Jun 20, 2007 10:46 am) We started to look at that brand, but found upon research that they were not well-rated for "rv trekking," which is going off the beaten path, so have focused instead on Escape (first choice), Bigfoot, and Casita. Scamp is well-rated too, but we are still trying to determine whether or not it would hold up to washboard roads, ruts and sand... so far, we have one vote for, and one against from current Scamp fifth wheel owners. BTW, Scamp and Escape are the only fifth wheels in production right now that are highly rated and will fit on a V-6 with a long or standard bed. Nifty! Replies to this message: chuck1 (Jun 20, 2007 4:35 pm)
#35 of 85 Re: TT Towing Vehicle Recommendations? [tent2tt] by chuck1 Jun 20, 2007 (4:35 pm)
Replying to: tent2tt (Jun 20, 2007 1:04 pm) Well, I agree - I would be afraid that some of these "Ultra Lite" trailers would fall apart during off road use.   GOOD LUCK!!
#37 of 85 2003 Toyota 4Runner by jbrew Jun 28, 2007 (6:10 pm)
Good Evening,   I have a 2003 4Runner that I want to use for towing...will be towing boat and trailer which weighs about 3,200.   The 4Runner did not come with the transmission cooler installed. Is it okay to haul the boat without having a tranny cooler installed.   Thanks jbrew Replies to this message: chuck1 (Jul 05, 2007 7:12 pm)
#39 of 85 Re: 2003 Toyota 4Runner [jbrew] by chuck1 Jul 05, 2007 (7:12 pm)
Replying to: jbrew (Jun 28, 2007 6:10 pm) If you are going to tow only once in a while - you should be OK. If you are going to tow on a frequent basis, install a tranny cooler and start with clean transmission fluid. IMHO!!
#41 of 85 VSC/TRAC lights when towing by dennismn Sep 05, 2007 (6:59 am)
Greetings, all, I have recently purchased a 2007 2WD V8 to tow my ultra light travel trailer. Had the maiden voyage this week. It sure isn't the old F150, but overall, not bad. We did have a goofy experience, though. The VSC and TRAC lights came one when I accelerated to get on the highway. I am assuming this means these functions were shut down (probably due to the anti-sway hitch). Being a 2WD, there is no on/off switch for this. Once we turned off the car, the lights went out. No other problems unhitched. Anyone have an experience like this? This appears to be the only place on the internet talking about 4 runners and towing.   Peace, Dennis Replies to this message: chuck1 (Sep 05, 2007 8:48 am)
#42 of 85 Re: VSC/TRAC lights when towing [dennismn] by chuck1 Sep 05, 2007 (8:48 am)
Replying to: dennismn (Sep 05, 2007 6:59 am) I tow a 21' foot TT with a Weight Distributing hitch as well with an '05 4Runner Sport (V8) 2 wheel drive. I was going down the freeway when towing once, it was windy and these lights came on as well.   They went off when I shut down the motor.   I believe it has something to do with the sensors located on the truck for the computer that controls these devices.   I think the WD hitch in certain situations puts more pressure on the SUV (perhaps) on one side causing them to come on.   Just my guess. I am not worried about it.
#43 of 85 Tongue Weight by bobw1 Sep 08, 2007 (3:32 pm)
I looking at buying a '07 V-8, 2WD to pull a 21 ft. trailer. The brochure gives the max. trailer weight, but not the max. hitch weight. Does anyone know. Thanks... Replies to this message: chuck1 (Sep 08, 2007 4:42 pm)

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