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Discussion in 'Towing' started by BBQ BOY, Feb 17, 2009.

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  1. Apr 18, 2018 at 11:18 AM
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    Yes, that's what I mean.
     
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  2. Apr 24, 2018 at 11:12 AM
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    Can you tell me what kind of towing mirrors you are using with this trailer?
     
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  3. Apr 24, 2018 at 11:46 AM
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  4. Apr 24, 2018 at 1:14 PM
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  5. Apr 24, 2018 at 7:06 PM
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    IMG_0476.jpg Towed this home today, 2018 coachman freedom 25SE 5120lbs dry. Towed like a dream, better than the single axle 2800lb sportsman we traded in. I have brake controller and wdh
     
    1bad10tacoma, Apr 24, 2018
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  6. Apr 24, 2018 at 7:10 PM
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    I experienced the same thing when I went from my light weight single axle to my 4000lb tandem. I swear the 4000lb tandem tows a hundred times better than my old 2600lb single axle did.
     
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  7. Apr 24, 2018 at 7:14 PM
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    Yeah I was so surprised, I was thinking a tundra was in my future. I hate the thought of trading because this is the best truck I've ever had.
     
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  8. Apr 24, 2018 at 7:19 PM
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    My old rigIMG_0281.jpg
     
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  9. Apr 24, 2018 at 9:42 PM
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    Wow, I'm in the market for a new trailer and like the Freedom Express line but was thinking around 4,000 lbs dry. Loaded your going to be close to max tow rating on the truck. How did it handle the hills? Manual or auto?
     
    Ruggybuggy, Apr 24, 2018
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  10. Apr 25, 2018 at 4:50 AM
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    Picking this baby up next week. Need some advice on towing mirrors....new trailer.jpg
     
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  11. Apr 25, 2018 at 4:56 AM
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    Curious, what does that weight?
     
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  12. Apr 25, 2018 at 5:02 AM
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    Wanted a Coachman too but thought it was too heavy for my taco. What is wdh? and can you tell me what kind of towing mirrors you use?
     
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  13. Apr 25, 2018 at 5:23 AM
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    Love it! Have the same one! Only downfall is no ducted AC. We use a fan to circulate the cool air and it works great. If you haven't upgraded your trans cooler I would look into doing it.
     
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  14. Apr 25, 2018 at 5:24 AM
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    Wdh = weight distribution hitch and your going to need it for that trailer. I use one on my 20' and It's the only way to go for safe towing.
     
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    Great! Wasn't going to go that big but the dealer assured us that we can trust the towing rating.....cautioned us to tow smart though and stated that most problems that occur are driver related not mechanically related.
     
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    That is true, but definitely monitor trans and engine temps, I use an ultragauge to do that. I will have my transmission flushed soon before the next trip and have my trans cooler in so it won't get as hot. There are some good thread on info about the trans cooler. You may also want to change the rear diff fluid more often. I am having my diffs and trans case fluid replaced saturday.
     
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  17. Apr 25, 2018 at 5:37 AM
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    Good information, appreciate it. I will def look into it. This is our first trailer so still working everything out. Heading out east for 10 days shortly. Really like your towing mirrors but don't think I can get them before I leave on my trip, can you tell me what kind of clip on mirrors you used before getting your current ones?
     
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  18. Apr 25, 2018 at 6:08 AM
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    Never used clip on mirrors. Didn't want to deal with mounting and unmounting them and our buddy @mach1man001 got them ordered up for me through his work. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/proefx-towing-mirrors.244365/
     
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  19. Apr 25, 2018 at 6:18 AM
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    Clip on mirrors suck, used various versions for years with a snowmobile trailer. They do not really allow you to see, they were just there for compliance to the law. So if you want to actually SEE, skip the clip ons and get real towing mirrors. I wish I had a long time ago.
     
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