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05-11-2016, 10:50 AM
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#81
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Galesville, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2017 21 "Blue II" & 2017 Highlander XLE (previously 2010 17B "Blue" & 2008 Tacoma)
Posts: 4,234
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Sounds you have a installed a setup that is a lot better than the stock rear springs in our 2008 Tacoma were. Now that we have sold it, I finally got the notice that the parts were ready for the spring recall. The rear suspension on our new Highlander seems far stronger that what the 2008 Tacoma had.
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05-11-2016, 12:09 PM
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#82
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: petaluma, California
Trailer: 2015 Escape 21 2002 Tundra 4x4 V-8 tow package.
Posts: 163
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Originally Posted by gocamp
Anyone heard any feedback about sumospring helpers for towing? On another forum this post caught my eye(not mine). I wondered how they would work out for trailer towing? Thanks.
"Today I picked up about 800 lbs of dirt to fill a garden bed. I measured the height from the ground to the bottom lip of the rear fender before loading (36 1/2") and with the load (35 1/2"). I plan to tow with around 550 lbs of tongue weight so these SumoSprings seem to really do the job. Easy to install ( about 30 minutes) and no hassles with airing up bags. Smooth ride either with or without the load. That's my 2 cents."
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My experience also.
I installed Sumosprings on my 02 Tundra last October. My springs fit between the axel and the frame with no gap, so any load they will engage, and do not effect the unloaded ride. When I hook up my 21' the drop is less than an inch. While looking for a suspension solution I was going down the airbag route, when I discovered the Sumo/Timbren springs, Simpler installation and operation ,better reliability, less money, and I think better performance. Yes, I really like them.
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05-17-2016, 05:41 PM
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#83
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Oswego, New York
Trailer: 2017 Escape 21C, 2018 Ford F150
Posts: 5,373
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Well, I better reread this thread - just ordered a 2016 Off Road Double cab short bed. It is white, so I'm going to have to order some Spectra Red graphics from Escape to match the trailer. The RAV4 is being retired at 134,000 miles...
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05-17-2016, 05:51 PM
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#84
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 15,546
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vermilye
Well, I better reread this thread - just ordered a 2016 Off Road Double cab short bed. It is white, so I'm going to have to order some Spectra Red graphics from Escape to match the trailer. The RAV4 is being retired at 134,000 miles...
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Congrats on that, Jon. A great vehicle.
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2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
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05-17-2016, 06:05 PM
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#85
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Santa Rosa County, Florida
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21 Tow: 2024 Toyota Tundra
Posts: 3,105
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
Congrats on that, Jon. A great vehicle.
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Agreed. I'm quite happy with my 2013 Tacoma. It pulls my trailer very well.
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She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie-- propane
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05-17-2016, 06:18 PM
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#86
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Trailer: 2015 Escape 19 "Seventy Degrees"
Posts: 3,495
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Jon, Nice. That will be a good fit for you. I'd recommend the back flip cover for the bed. I have a good source for those if you want to look at one.
Congrats, when will you have the truck?
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05-17-2016, 07:31 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
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Good choice Jon for your 17. The RAV4 has certainly done it's duty.
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05-17-2016, 07:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Allendale, New Jersey
Trailer: 19' towed by a 4Runner
Posts: 251
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vermilye
Well, I better reread this thread - just ordered a 2016 Off Road Double cab short bed. It is white, so I'm going to have to order some Spectra Red graphics from Escape to match the trailer. The RAV4 is being retired at 134,000 miles...
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I think you'll be very happy with your new truck, and congrats. I've owned 4 Toyotas and some day that number will grow.
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05-19-2016, 06:16 PM
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#89
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Oswego, New York
Trailer: 2017 Escape 21C, 2018 Ford F150
Posts: 5,373
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It is here and it is VERY white! An ARE MX series cap is on order. If I decide to continue to use the WDH, I'm going to have to do some major modifications - the truck is about 6" higher than the RAV4 (and 6" short enough to not hit the next $ tier on the Nantucket Ferry).
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05-19-2016, 06:24 PM
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#90
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Trailer: 2015 Escape 19 "Seventy Degrees"
Posts: 3,495
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Jon,
Sweet looking truck. Congrats.
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05-19-2016, 06:27 PM
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#91
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
Posts: 10,222
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2016 Toyota Tacoma
Wow a TRD 4x4. Nice truck.
What kind of WDH are you using Jon?
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05-19-2016, 06:30 PM
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#92
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Galesville, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2017 21 "Blue II" & 2017 Highlander XLE (previously 2010 17B "Blue" & 2008 Tacoma)
Posts: 4,234
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Nice looking truck Jon. You will really like it.
I was very pleased to find when we traded in our Tacoma on the Highlander that, then, the Tacoma had the highest resale value % of any vehicle in production. I was shocked how much they gave us in trade for our 2008.
Of course now you will need a 21 to go with that truck......
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Eric (and Mary who is in no way responsible for anything stupid I post)
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05-19-2016, 06:31 PM
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#93
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
Posts: 17,136
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Nasty. 
You going to paint it with Dover White to match the trailer? 
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05-19-2016, 07:11 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,048
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Sweet looking truck Jon!
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05-19-2016, 07:11 PM
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#95
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
Posts: 26,268
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Jon,
You may not need a w/d set up with the truck vs auto tow. Try it for awhile before investing more $$
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05-19-2016, 07:14 PM
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#96
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Fremont, California
Trailer: 2016 21/ '16 Tundra 4.6L Dbl. Cab
Posts: 1,562
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Nice truck Jon! I really like that white with white
Nantucket.....I once heard a limerick about Nantucket 
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2016 - 21'
“Get out the map and lay your finger anywhere down” -Indigo Girls
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05-19-2016, 07:28 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Clark
Nantucket.....I once heard a limerick about Nantucket |
Doesn't every limerick involve Nantucket? 
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05-19-2016, 07:56 PM
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#98
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Santa Rosa County, Florida
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21 Tow: 2024 Toyota Tundra
Posts: 3,105
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
Jon,
You may not need a w/d set up with the truck vs auto tow. Try it for awhile before investing more $$
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That's what I was thinking. I use one with my 21 but it might not be necessary for a Tacoma towing a 17.
Nice truck, Jon. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
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She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie-- propane
Photos and travelogues here: mikelewisimages.com
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05-19-2016, 08:04 PM
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#99
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Trailer: 2015 Escape 19 "Seventy Degrees"
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Didn't need one with the Frontier towing the 17b. Should be comparable with this setup, but if Jon gets his 19 he might want it.
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05-19-2016, 08:30 PM
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#100
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Commercial Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21 - "Felicity"
Posts: 2,945
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I checked out a 2016 Taco while my 2013 was being serviced. Kinda bummed me out that it grew so much again. In 2012 Toyota upsized the Taco (I had 3 prior) but it was still a smaller truck. The salesguy today told me Toyota didn't really have a mid-size truck so they grew the Taco again. My opinion is that it's just almost too big.
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