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Forum: Towing and Hitching 11-06-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,456
Posted By Brian B-P
Yes - definitely read the manual! Even though you...

Yes - definitely read the manual! Even though you know your basic towing capacity limit, there's a substantial section of towing information there. I download the PDF version, which I find easier to...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-16-2013, 11:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,456
Posted By Brian B-P
Yes, and having an idea of what size of tug...

Yes, and having an idea of what size of tug you're willing to drive is a good idea before getting the trailer. Getting a trailer without really knowing what you will need to pull it may lead to...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-16-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,456
Posted By Brian B-P
I agree. :) The message I'm hearing from...

I agree. :)


The message I'm hearing from some sounds like "get the trailer you want then whatever tug you need to pull it" to avoid that kind of mistake.

Perhaps a better plan would be...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-16-2013, 12:13 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,456
Posted By Brian B-P
So if I understand this correctly, some would...

So if I understand this correctly, some would suggest buying a trailer without regard to the required tug, and if it happens to require a pickup to pull it or a big SUV that's fine... even if that...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-14-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,456
Posted By Brian B-P
One more comment: A hybrid drivetrain...

One more comment:

A hybrid drivetrain potentially offers significant fuel savings in urban use, and my be desired for the non-towing use of this vehicle. If a hybrid is desired - with the...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-14-2013, 01:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,456
Posted By Brian B-P
I think this makes a lot of sense. Selecting the...

I think this makes a lot of sense. Selecting the vehicle with the end use in mind can only help in getting something that will perform well in the way you will actually use it.

Of course it's...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-14-2013, 01:04 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,456
Posted By Brian B-P
This assumes that the person who established the...

This assumes that the person who established the limits is incompetent... why assume that? In fact, the limits are all set with appropriate margins included, so there's no need to add more.

I...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-13-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,456
Posted By Brian B-P
If there is that difference, it is due to...

If there is that difference, it is due to displacement (size); the number of cylinders doesn't matter much. Those huge engines in big highway trucks hauling 20 to 70 tons are typically six-cylinders...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-13-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,456
Posted By Brian B-P
Although there are a few engine/transmission...

Although there are a few engine/transmission choices, as well as maybe 2WD versus 4WD, all Highlanders of a given year have the same body and structure, of the same size; they're not like pickup...
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