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

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  1. Apr 12, 2012 at 8:03 AM
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  2. Apr 12, 2012 at 7:13 PM
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    Towed my 5000 lb travel trailer almost a thousand kms, 600 miles over BC mountain roads. 4th all the way, couldn't tell you the milage but those are 33's.

    Like a boss!
     
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  3. Apr 13, 2012 at 8:54 PM
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    Hey Boss,,, nice work!! Braggin rights no-dout! Thats a Pimp RIG! :canada:
     
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  4. Apr 15, 2012 at 11:12 AM
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  5. Apr 15, 2012 at 11:26 AM
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    I'm curious what speed/rpm you run when towing? When I'm towing my 4Runner on a trailer I tend to keep it around 60~65 mph and 2500 rpm. I'm still on stock size tires though.

    That is just bad ass! Nice trailer.
     
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  6. Apr 15, 2012 at 3:55 PM
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    I was running around 2500 on flats around 100 KPH, a little over 60 MPH, without pushing too hard in 4th with the AT. On long hills 3000-3300 in 3rd, or 2nd on a good grade holding anywhere from 60-80 KPH. 1.61 kms to a mile.
     
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  7. Apr 15, 2012 at 4:01 PM
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    Nice trailer!
     
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  8. Apr 15, 2012 at 6:26 PM
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    Sounds about like what I'm doing when towing. Good to hear I'm not pushing any it any harder than the next guy. :D
     
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  9. Apr 15, 2012 at 6:33 PM
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    Truck was built to work. Work it. As a side note, the temp needle never once climbed higher, and it runs better, musta burned all the crap out of it!
     
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  10. Apr 15, 2012 at 6:46 PM
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    All the towing I have done before was with a 3/4 ton V8; so this is my first "little truck" to work with. So far I'm pretty happy with the way it handles working.
     
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  11. Apr 15, 2012 at 8:34 PM
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    Thanks. Taking it out this coming weekend.
     
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  13. Apr 16, 2012 at 11:31 AM
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  14. Apr 16, 2012 at 11:39 AM
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    last thing i towed was my brother's 96' tacoma.....

    think i can tow a small trailer with 2 horses about 900-1000lbs?
     
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  15. Apr 16, 2012 at 11:53 AM
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    With horses/livestock it is the shifting weigjt that gets people into trouble.
     
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  16. Apr 16, 2012 at 12:41 PM
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    oooo .... also, my truck is a 4x2...
     
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  17. Apr 16, 2012 at 5:07 PM
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    That won't make any difference when towing. The big thing will be how well it handles the trailer weight. I have air bags that help my truck support the weight of my trailer/4Runner so it handles pretty good. If you have the stock 3 pack leafs then you might want to reconsider or pick a slower/less packed route.

    I hauled horses and cattle a lot in high school with my 3/4 ton and the shifting around always got my attention. It makes it like you are pulling a load in a good crosswind; but without the predictability.
     
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  18. Apr 16, 2012 at 8:51 PM
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    i have the rear TSB done.. but that will prolly only help just a tad bit?
     
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  19. Apr 17, 2012 at 4:13 AM
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    It is a lot better than the stock leafs. Just take it easy on the acceleration, double your braking distance, and slow down for turns; you have to remember there are horses back there trying to stand up. If they trailer well it will be a lot easier for you; if they have never trailered before it can be interesting.
     
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  20. Apr 23, 2012 at 11:20 AM
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    Wow, what does all that weigh? I'm looking at buying a Yamaha 242 boat and it comes under the max with room to spare for fuel, the kids, toys etc... How well does it pull, stop and all that other fun stuff? Any recomendations as far as towing a boat before I make the jump in doing so? So many other questions, I'll just stop now. Thanks!
     
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