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#27 of 36 Re: Hitch DIY [ateixeira] by airmanmj2001 Aug 01, 2009 (6:20 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jul 27, 2009 10:08 am) I got a U-Haul 78270 installed myself today in 20 minutes or so. The predrilled holes line up pretty well. I slided the right side flank in first from above the tail end of the exhuast pipe without any problem, and then the left side. After that, all I had to do was to tighten up 6 bolts. That's a snap! Replies to this message: ateixeira (Aug 03, 2009 9:44 am) airmanmj2001 (Aug 04, 2009 8:05 am) ateixeira (Aug 05, 2009 8:30 am) aguerin (Aug 29, 2009 1:32 pm)
#28 of 36 Re: Hitch DIY [airmanmj2001] by ateixeira Aug 03, 2009 (9:44 am)
Replying to: airmanmj2001 (Aug 01, 2009 6:20 pm) How much did that cost you? I may do the same thing. Been debating it for a while.   How much ground clearance did you lose at the rear? Departure angle I mean.   Found it for $150 on-line, did that price include the wiring harness? Was that plug-n-play or did you have to splice wires? Replies to this message: airmanmj2001 (Aug 04, 2009 8:05 am) ateixeira (Aug 05, 2009 8:30 am)
#29 of 36 Re: Hitch DIY [ateixeira] by airmanmj2001 Aug 04, 2009 (8:05 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Aug 03, 2009 9:44 am) You can buy it on eBay for $135 shipped. I didn't get the wiring harness, since for now I only got bikes to put on a hitchrack. I heard some folks had hard time installing other hitches (curt, etc.) because of the small margin of error for the predrilled holes, and uhaul one is the easiest to install. You don't lose much ground clearance either, since it won't be the lowest point of the undercarriage. I would admit though it certainly doesn't look as good as an OEM hitch, but that's what you expect from aftermarkets. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Aug 05, 2009 8:30 am)
#30 of 36 Re: Hitch DIY [airmanmj2001] by ateixeira Aug 05, 2009 (8:30 am)
Replying to: airmanmj2001 (Aug 04, 2009 8:05 am) Good price, though I'd want the wiring also. Did you ever find out how much extra that would cost?
#31 of 36 Re: Hitch DIY [airmanmj2001] by aguerin Aug 29, 2009 (1:32 pm)
Replying to: airmanmj2001 (Aug 01, 2009 6:20 pm) Thanks for your info- I'm looking at purchasing the uhaul hitch you noted (78720)- what size bike rack can be used with it- the one I'm looking at says it converts from 2" to ! 1/4" easily. Haven't ordered anything yet- hoping to make sure sure the bike rack and trailer hitch work together first. Thanks to anyone who knows. Artie
#32 of 36 Towing info for 96 Sienna by palstring Nov 08, 2009 (9:42 pm)
Hello. This information is probably already on here somewhere, but here I go anyway.   I have a 98 Sienna and would like to know if it will handle towing a two horse trailer. I don't have a specific one in mind because I don't know if it will work.   I also would like to know whether it will be a job my husband would be able to do himself. He's handy, but not a Toyota tech.   Thanks for any information. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Nov 09, 2009 7:54 am) palstring (Nov 09, 2009 9:21 am) ateixeira (Nov 10, 2009 12:21 pm)
#33 of 36 Re: Towing info for 96 Sienna [palstring] by ateixeira Nov 09, 2009 (7:54 am)
Replying to: palstring (Nov 08, 2009 9:42 pm) Usually folks who tow that much get airbags to support the rear suspension. How heavy is it? Replies to this message: palstring (Nov 09, 2009 9:21 am) ateixeira (Nov 10, 2009 12:21 pm)
#34 of 36 Re: Towing info for 96 Sienna [ateixeira] by palstring Nov 09, 2009 (9:21 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 09, 2009 7:54 am) I don't know how much it weighs. I haven't decided on a trailer yet. We won't be hauling horses though. We raise Alpine Dairy goats. There would only be 4 or 5 in it at a time. I guess it would be up to 650 lbs. of goat. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Nov 10, 2009 12:21 pm)
#35 of 36 Re: Towing info for 96 Sienna [palstring] by ateixeira Nov 10, 2009 (12:21 pm)
Replying to: palstring (Nov 09, 2009 9:21 am) Doesn't sound like too big a load. Unless it's a big covered trailer or something.
#36 of 36 2004 Sienna AWD with factory installed Towing package by muskieman Dec 05, 2009 (7:54 pm)
I'm thinking of buying a 20' Lund fishing boat that has its own surge brakes on the trailer. Empty Boat & motor weigh 2180 lbs; add in 40 gallons of gas, trolling motor, 3 batteries, fishing equipment; it will probably be around 2500-2800 lbs. My hitch is rated for 3500 lbs with tongue weight of 350 lbs.   It's a Toyota 2004 Sienna AWD with factory installed Towing package. Can I pull this boat/motor/trailer without long-term damage to the van (48,000 miles) described above? It pulls the boat okay but it sure seems to work hard up and down hills.   Will additional items (air bags, etc.) help? Can they be added at home or what?

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