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35 messages, Last post on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:21 PM
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I am looking at a 2009 Sienna. I am trying to decide if I need the towing package. Does anyone know if it is any more than the wiring harness and the hitch? For $220 it would seem no additional coolers, such as transmission, would be included but I have been unsuccessful in verifying.
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Replying to: prs82 (Mar 16, 2009 2:27 pm) I noticed when building a Sienna on the Toyota web site that it states the tow package is not allowed. I'm confused. Anyone know the truth on the 2009's? Do they have enough cooling to handle towing? It is looking like a Honda Ody for me. Mike |
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Replying to: mhierhol (Mar 16, 2009 2:58 pm) I have the 2007 Sienna brochure, and here's what it says: Tow Prep Package - 3500 lb towing capacity with heavy-duty radiator, heavy-duty fan, 150-amp alternator and power steering oil cooler. I got it on my 2007, because I think those things are useful in other ways.
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Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 17, 2009 8:05 am) According to the dealers, the 2009 Sienna's are not coming with the tow package option and therefore a hitch can not be added. This tow prep package was standard through 2008. Here is the response from the Fred Anderson Toyota "Unless it comes from factory with the tow prep package, it can't be added here unfortunately. So if you need one with the tranmission cooler and the ability to tow upto 3500lbs, then it might be out unfortunately. I still don't know why toyota removed it from the standard equipment back from 2006. My guess is that they put the 3.5L motor, stability control, etc in them and didn't raise the price, so something had to go." Mike
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Replying to: mhierhol (Mar 17, 2009 9:15 am) On my 2007 it was standard on the model I got, LE with package 3. Not an option listed seperately, but part of that model. |
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Replying to: mhierhol (Mar 17, 2009 9:15 am) I'm adding the hitch myself for hauling bikes and will ad a cooler if I decide to tow. |
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Replying to: prs82 (Mar 16, 2009 2:27 pm) |
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I'm thinking about install a hitch on my 2010 Sienna. When I look under, the exhaust pipe is in the way on the right side. Will the frame slide in there, or I have to detach the pipe first? The pipe seems to be welded in place. No idea how to detach it.
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Replying to: airmanmj2001 (Jul 21, 2009 2:26 pm) Did you find solution ?????? I am in the same situation i just bought 2010 sienna LE and i need to add towing Hitch. Not for towing purpose, i need it to protect my car from stupid drivers when they try to park/leave behind my car. I had to repaint my BMW 325i bumper 2 times. the good thing that my insurance cover that. the bad thing, it will be registered in car carfax history. Thank you for reading and advices Tommy
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Replying to: diesel_power (Jul 22, 2009 10:57 am)
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