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Old 10-05-2012, 01:23 PM   #21
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Re: Newbie questions

We have a non-hybrid Highlander V6.

Some Toyota alternatives to the Highlander to consider:
1. according to our dealer the 2013 RAV4 may have a lift hatch instead of a side swinging one
2. the Venza has a lift hatch, although no roof rack
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Old 10-05-2012, 02:19 PM   #22
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Thanks baglo, that's my dream rig! Have the southforks and the highlander - just need the Escape (and directions to this lake)
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Old 10-05-2012, 09:56 PM   #23
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You may have an issue with the Highlander opening hatch with something on the roof.
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We carry a 12.5' kayak on our Highlander, and if we move it as far forward as possible, we can open our rear hatch.
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Old 10-05-2012, 11:00 PM   #24
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Re: Newbie questions

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Originally Posted by Floating Cloud
"C" may be someone's designation for bath with no shower. I don't recall ever seeing or hearing of it, just A and B, but maybe someone else knows about it.
and I remember reading more history than this, but can't place it.

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Old 10-09-2012, 10:42 AM   #25
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Re: Newbie questions

We have (had) a 17' plan C. It just had a toilet in the bathroom. We then had the shower added, so now i guess it's a B!. We also have factory installed roof racks on it (we bought it used). We've never used them, but i think they were for kayaks originally. They have come in handy for tying tarps to. I have a Southfork also & have it on the roof of my FJ. That way, as Glenn said, i can easily add more air, or deflate as required when i'm traveling in the interior & going up & down in elevation (most important!)
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Old 10-09-2012, 02:20 PM   #26
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Re: Newbie questions

Gary,
Why do you have 2 jacks on your unit?
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Old 10-09-2012, 03:11 PM   #27
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Its so he can roll the trailer about if needed.
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Old 10-09-2012, 03:51 PM   #28
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Putting a wheel on the primary jack would do that.
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Old 10-10-2012, 10:00 AM   #29
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Gary,
Why do you have 2 jacks on your unit?
I had that jack kicking around the house from something else, so i used it. We do use the wheel for fine-tuning where it gets parked. If i was better at backing up, it wouldn't be necessary!!
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