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Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-26-2012, 08:41 AM
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Posted By fudge_brownie
Re: Towing a 17B?

baglo

You are correct in that there is a dearth of towing numbers for the 2008 RAV. It seems Toyota never published a gross combined weight rating, at least one I could find. Furthermore there are...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-25-2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 23,587
Posted By fudge_brownie
Re: Towing a 17B?

Jim

You are probably correct that applying a safety margin of 80% is a bit over the top. At the same time I know that there are readers who will feel it is important to have some leeway. Different...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-25-2012, 12:50 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 23,587
Posted By fudge_brownie
Re: Towing a 17B?

I do not think the manufacturer pads the numbers with any safety margin. They using are their best judgement based on who knows what. I am sure there are people exceeding the limits every day, many...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-24-2012, 09:35 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 23,587
Posted By fudge_brownie
Re: Towing a 17B?

I ran my own set of numbers and was surprised how they came out. Based on the rated tow capacity of 3,500 lbs and a combined rate of vehicle, trailer, occupants and contents of trailer and car you...
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