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Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-11-2021, 02:35 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 28,940
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
Was that 3720 lbs the axle weight of the trailer,...

Was that 3720 lbs the axle weight of the trailer, or it's total weight including tongue ?
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-29-2018, 07:36 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 28,940
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
yeah, thats why I like the class II fibreglass...

yeah, thats why I like the class II fibreglass electricians ladder, very light. mine is rated for 250 lbs, i weigh 220, so its good to go.


p.s. I just weighed my ramps, they weigh 17 lbs...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-29-2018, 04:41 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 28,940
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
while I could use a 6' ladder, I've found short...

while I could use a 6' ladder, I've found short people --errr-- kids needed a 7' ladder when its up near zenith, so I got a Louisville, as at the time I couldn't find a 7' light weight Werner ladder....
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-28-2018, 09:12 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 28,940
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
indeed, a 20" f/5 Classic. #1141 no, I...

indeed, a 20" f/5 Classic. #1141

no, I haven't weighed it, but the rocker box+ mirror box weighs about 100 lbs, the poles can't weigh more than 5 lbs total, and the top assembly only weighs...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-12-2018, 12:07 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 28,940
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
if that 2018 Highlander has an automatic, be sure...

if that 2018 Highlander has an automatic, be sure to have a shop install a larger transmission cooler. this is normally part of a factory tow option.

if that Highlander has a CVT transmission,...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-20-2018, 09:15 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 28,940
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
a 4x4 truck isn't pulling the trailer with its...

a 4x4 truck isn't pulling the trailer with its front suspension, you only use that sort of 4x4 in heavy snow, or off road in the dirt. 90% of the time, the truck is in 2x4, and pulling with its back...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-20-2018, 12:50 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 28,940
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
I get the impression they mostly prefer the...

I get the impression they mostly prefer the Highlander as a daily driver, as it is, after all, a car at its heart, and not a truck.

for a light trailer this probably doesn't matter as much, but...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-14-2018, 07:09 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 28,940
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
also rear wheel drive, proper frame, and higher...

also rear wheel drive, proper frame, and higher tow capacity, depending on options etc. the 4runner is based on a land cruiser prado and the tacoma, while the highlander is built on a modifed...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-06-2018, 09:28 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 28,940
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
I got a extended cab longbed, so 21' bumper to...

I got a extended cab longbed, so 21' bumper to bumper. yeah, parking in parallel parking is no fun, but it fits in most parking lots. I find myself carrying quite a lot of gear in thet ruck bed...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-06-2018, 07:59 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 28,940
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
indeed, these weight issues are why I upgraded...

indeed, these weight issues are why I upgraded from my Tacoma to a 2002 F250 diesel to pull our E21... the F250 diesel is reedonk... 2000 lb payload, 8800 lb GVWR, 6800 lb curb weight, 12500 lb...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-06-2018, 04:22 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 28,940
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
IMHO. add air bags to the Tacoma, and after...

IMHO. add air bags to the Tacoma, and after loading it with whatever gear pump the airbags til the truck is the same height (I measure from top of tires to center of wheel well rim) it was before...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-30-2018, 12:49 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 28,940
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
well, mine is totally stock, its a 'supercab'...

well, mine is totally stock, its a 'supercab' (extended cab) longbed, so it has 158" wheelbase, which means trying to maneuver in tight quarters requires some real planning. 4x4, automatic...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-30-2018, 01:27 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 28,940
Posted By John in Santa Cruz
these are all reasons why my cars are somewhat...

these are all reasons why my cars are somewhat older. my daily driver is a 1993 Mercedes 300CE Cabriolet. analog instruments, the ONLY computer in the whole car is the Motronic fuel...
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