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Replying to: abfisch (Mar 27, 2006 6:07 am)
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Replying to: deepan (Mar 28, 2006 4:57 am) abfisch |
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I am exploring adding a trailer hitch to my 2006 Avalon. It will be used to tow a small utility trailer (1,100 lbs max). I was wondering if anyone has added a hitch to their Avalon. If so, what brand of hitch did you have installed, how visible is the frame when looking at the rear of the car, and how was the wiring for the trailer installed?
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Replying to: fmayberry (Apr 04, 2006 6:28 pm) I have an 02 and can only give you my experience for my vehicle. Companies that make good hitches are Draw-tite, Reese, Hidden Hitch. The old Avalons have a 2000lb capacity. The new ones 1000lbs. That includes the trailer itself and cargo inside, so I would be very cautious at the weight you describe above. I put the Draw tite on myself after undercoating it and letting it dry for a day in the sun. It basically bolted on but they was a tricky bracket that need to be put in and the exhaust hanger need to be taken down, if I remember correctly. Every fit perfect though. I torqued the bolts to the exact setting in the directions. The wiring, they make an interface called a Modulite with a 4 prong hookup. I used industrial strength velcro to attach it to the inside lip of the trunk, under the trunk fascia. I had a electrical technician splice it in one of the wires for the rear lights. I ran it in the car, not outside the car, with the other wiring. It has been working for years. Two days ago, I picked up about 1400lbs of screened fill, from a nursery in my trailer. The are some hills to get home. It was about as much weight as I care to tow. I always tow with the OD OFF!! and I change the tranny fluid and filter every 30-40K. You can get more info on the net. good luck abfisch |
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Hi Guys, I have 1995 avalaon, Outside temperature display is not working. Can anybody please guide me that how what are the things that i have to test and How can i do them. Thanks you very much all of your time reading my message. Thanks |
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I got a glimpse of a 2006 Camry and it had this extremely nice grill. If you know of any aftermarket/specialty grills for the 2006 Avalon, let me know.
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Replying to: wildpuppy (Apr 11, 2006 1:41 am) |
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I complained to the dealer about my LTD's rain-sensing wipers: they seemed erratic and the +/- control seemed to have no affect on their operation. He replaced the column switch and it does not appear to have made a difference. Has anyone else had problems with these wipers?
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Replying to: nimimi (Apr 24, 2006 1:23 pm) |
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I backed my wife's Limited into a fairly tight spot along the curb and accidentally tapped the rear bumper into the front bumper of the car behind me. I was stunned to see that the paint on our car was virtually torn away in an area no bigger than a nickel. What is that? There should be some thin rubber or chrome strip to protect the bumper itself. It wasn't that many years ago that cars had full chrome bumpers with "bumper guards". I realize aesthetics and weight concerns eliminated that kind of protection but I expect I'll be hit with several hundred bucks to fix what shouldn't have even happened. I'll be more careful in the future and maybe I'll have to pay more attention to how delicate and fragile my next car might be.
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