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Default Use 2008 Toyota Highlander to Tow a Fiberglass Boat?


"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:27:12 -0400, Wayne.B
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On Mon, 4 Aug 2008 13:05:48 -0700 (PDT), "
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Any idea about that 45 MPH limit of Highlander? Is a Nissan PathFinder
a better choice?

Thanks in advance for any suggestion.


I think Toyota is covering their backside from possible legal issues.
Do they offer a "trailer towing package" as an option that will permit
full highway speeds? If so, that's what you want. If not, why not
consider a crew-cab Toyota Tundra with a rear cap? It's about the
same price, will carry almost as many people, a lot more
luggage/cargo, and will pull your trailer with ease at any speed you'd
care to drive.


Speaking of towing, I think I have a trailer problem.

My youngest took the Ranger out today towing behind a Dodge 2500 4X4
with tow package and he said he had a hell of a time with the trailer.

I wonder if I have some kind of brake problem - or even more to the
point, have had for a while.

I told him to take it to the local trailer shop and have it looked at.


Maybe he has the wrong drop on the ball. I understand torsion axle trailers
have to be towed level, or brake and bearing problems appear.