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RE: Toyota V6 4-Runner and Jay Flight 26 BH
Yeah, it's a double cab short bed, 128 inches to your 116. I would have went with the long box (140") but they stopped making it 08.
They are still listing the long bed for 2008 on the Toyota web site. I have it and it gives me a shade under 141" in wheel base. I have no trouble towing my 24' Ameri-Camp. Its a great tow vehicle but I doubt I'd want to tow anything bigger.
When I look at my entire set-up from the side it LOOKS proportional and I have a very stable towing experience.
They still list it but they don't sell it. Click on the link on the homepage to build it...you can't. The dealer said in 08 they are only available special order $$$ I would have gotten one if I could have.
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TreeHugger
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01/26/08 07:47pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: My first RV mistake
Funny but informative thread.
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TreeHugger
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01/22/08 10:44pm |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Your Favorite Boondocking Pics
We went from Boondocking in Northern Colorado...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7ce33b3127ccebdf58085327200000036100JYsmLVm4Ym height=300 width=500
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df00b3127cceb44422ce58a600000026100JYsmLVm4Ym height=300 width=500
To Boondocking in Southern Ohio
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7ce33b3127ccebdf58c8cb34d00000036100JYsmLVm4Ym height=300 width=500
I sure miss living out west :(
Where at in southern Ohio?
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TreeHugger
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01/22/08 10:44pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Toyota?
People by Toyota because of quality and durability. Go back to the dealer and ask where their high mileage club wall is. Usually there are several hundred photos of people who purchased at that dealership with cars and trucks that have 200-300+ thousand miles on them. You don't see that at the Ford dealership. The Big 3 are Ford, Dodge, and Chevrolet and people call Honda and Toyota the Reliable 2. Take a look at Car and Driver's buyers guide, Motor Trend's Buyers Guide, or Consumer Reports Buyer's Guide. Each contain statistics on repairs, resale values, etc, on every model and every make. This guy said he'd retire when his Toyota hit 1,000,000 miles and it did. This guy tried to sell his 940,000 mile Civic on Craigslist and listed it as running great. Consumer Reports lists the best and worst cars by model years, Toyota has a lot on the list of good stuff while the Big 3's stuff falls in the middle. And finally this site is nothing but data from surveys filled out by people like you and me and compiled to reveal the most reliable cars. I can tell you from personal experience I've never had any trouble with my 150K plus Hyundai or Honda cars, and expect the same from my Toyota. My Oldsmobile (169K) needed $300-600 in parts per month. My S10 (149K) it was literally held together by coat hangers. My 01 TransAm (50K) had more problems than it should have and they all started at 36K right out of warranty. My mom's Ford Explorers and Escorts have all had numerous problems. My dad and brothers' Jeeps never had engine or transmission problems, but the rear ends and engine components fail constantly. People have experience like this and they start buying the imports (like I did) which are made in the US by US workers more than some of the Big 3 models. This also explains the trend that has moved Toyota to #2 in US sales, #1 next year and Honda moving up the list. And to think they were all built in non-union shops by happy American workers who are proud of what they build.
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TreeHugger
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01/22/08 10:25pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Like stepping in a time machine
I won't stop for stranded motorists any more, much too dangerous. And, when I'm broken down in a passenger car, frankly, I'm wary of strangers. But when you are in an RV zone, you really are in another world.
Happy part of the story--- the stop-leak worked, and we were on our way.
Are you sure it's too dangerous to stop for a stranded motorist? Or are you going off the basis of urban legends and a few bad news stories per year? What about the many thousands of people who stop to help who don't get harmed? What if your husband had a heart attack by the side of the road and no one would stop to help him? I understand your fear and concern--I have them myself, but these are things to think about. You can always drive by slowly to feel out a situation. I once slowly drove by a broken down Saturn to find an old lady who was broken down and couldn't get out of the car in the summer heat. If I had seen four teenagers I probably would have moved on.
Nevertheless the reason you feel like you are in another world at RV Zone is because RV world tricks your mind into feeling comfortable. Psychologically we seek out people to be friends with who are most like us and we don't fear those people as much as others. Being an RVer, and being in the parking lot of an RV store with other RVers--people like you...or not? You were probably in just as much danger in the RV lot (all kinds of crimes occur in parking lots everywhere in the US) as you would helping a stranded motorist (or like those strangers you mention that help you) but your mind made the RV lot seem a lot better. Just something to think about. I'm glad your experience was positive and so many people were willing to help but don't be fooled, there are thieves and bad people in our community--people who steal from RVers know about RVs. Generator thefts in campgrounds--passerby's or your neighbors? Next time you see a stranded motorist ask yourself which feels better...driving by slowly to feel out the situation and possibly help someone in dire need...or hearing on the news that night that an old lady died in a car because no one stopped? People weren't afraid to approach you and ask if you needed help. If that made you feel good why not reciprocate to someone else, maybe they'll make a post of their experience on another forum :-)
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TreeHugger
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01/22/08 10:02pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Bike Racks on Rear Bumper
My freshwater tank is over my axles, if a rear mounted bike racked caused sway I think you might be able to offset it by filling the tank if yours is mounted in a similar location?
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TreeHugger
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01/22/08 09:38pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Pilgrim TT
I gave my dealer the chance to charge me $1000 more than the lowest price I received for my TT (saved over $5000 not buying from him). He wouldn't match it and said he wouldn't service it. He is an hour away and the dealer I purchased from is two hours. I'm a DIY type of guy so the two small problems I didn't catch at checkout, my dealer had no trouble mailing me the parts I needed. That being said, I've been talking to the local dealer again. I didn't purchase an extended warranty and have piqued their interest in servicing my TT under warranty by buying an extended warranty from them now. I brought home all the details of the warranty my selling dealer offered me including the price and forwarded them to my local dealer. If he will match the price and agree (in writing) to service my TT under warranty I will buy the extended from him. So that's something to think about. Or you could fib and tell your local dealer you just moved here ;-)
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TreeHugger
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01/22/08 09:35pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Bike Racks on Rear Bumper
I'd be worried about bikes getting stolen from back there, anyone had problems with that? I checked with my manufacturer, Cruiser, and they install the bike racks as an option from the factory on the bumper. Two bikes. That being said if I had one installed I'd weld it to the frame.
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TreeHugger
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01/22/08 09:29pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: camping in Canada
Wow, didn't know that, guess it'll be the 30-06 when I do Alaska. Thanks for the info, I can't wait to see some of the places where people have posted pictures.
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TreeHugger
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01/22/08 09:21pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Cool Mods
This is my personal favorite:
http://bp0.blogger.com/_-QnqM7uIkRs/R2P3s0cUBoI/AAAAAAAAAHg/JiRC1icsMnU/s400/mods_cam2.jpg
It gives me the rear view that I need during back up and during driving.
Others are posted on my blog.
That's a pretty good idea. I have an Avic-Z2 Nav System in my truck and it supports a camera system, I've thought about wiring something up like you have. I'm assuming your carputer can switch between the two cameras (TT and TV?)? I don't think mine can do that but I might be able to make a switch for it.
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TreeHugger
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01/22/08 09:17pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Towing with a Full Size SUV vs Pick up Truck
945,000 mile Civic on Craigslist
1,000,000 Toyota
Consumer Reports Best and Worst Vehicles
Back to the original topic, I think any one of the full size SUV's listed on the Consumer Reports Website would be a good bet. If they are super-reliable under normal wear and tear then their towing life and the life of the springs/coils should be extended as well. Hope that helps.
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TreeHugger
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01/22/08 09:08pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Kipor 3000watt generator hour meter location?
I was looking over the maintenance schedule and it said, "after 10 hours..after 100 hours." Since it referred to hours I thought there was a hidden hour meter somewhere! I'll add a generic as I'd like to know.
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TreeHugger
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01/22/08 07:23pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: camping in Canada
I like to keep my 38 with me when I travel...if I want to cross Canada to Alaska what do you need to do to cross the border with a gun? Do I need to bring my rifle or shotgun instead?
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TreeHugger
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01/22/08 07:20pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Trouble in Alaska
We often tow our fiver on gravel and it's still in one piece; in great shape actually. Last trip we did only about 600-700 miles worth of gravel. It was worth it to see some backcountry in the Yukon, which are photologged on this site. We don't set any speed records though.
Great pictures, that's about the smallest fiver I've ever seen, looked almost like a truck camper on wheels ;-) I'm still looking through all the pictures now and I think I'll just take my TT with me when I do Alaska in a few years.
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TreeHugger
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01/22/08 07:12pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Anyone ever enclose and insulate an open underbelly?
Lots of great ideas here. I'll have to go to Lowe's and Home Depot to see what I can come up with. Not sure where to get the coroplast stuff cheaply so I may use something like aluminum ducting.
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TreeHugger
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01/22/08 07:07pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Anyone ever enclose and insulate an open underbelly?
That Coroplast stuff looks like a great idea...lightweight. I heard tank heaters are very expensive though, not looking to dump a ton of money, would rather just use insulation and a couple furnace vents if possible. I was laying under it today in the cold and a lot of it's open...hoses, wiring hanging loose...that's another reason i'd like to add paneling on the bottom.
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TreeHugger
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01/21/08 11:47pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Ohio Rallies 2008
Oui.
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TreeHugger
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01/21/08 11:45pm |
Rallies, Shows and Gatherings
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RE: Toyota V6 4-Runner and Jay Flight 26 BH
Yeah, it's a double cab short bed, 128 inches to your 116. I would have went with the long box (140") but they stopped making it 08. I didn't see that the trailer was 29'...that'd be pushing the limits. Although the Equalizer I use makes a huge huge difference. If he was towing flatlands a lot for short weekend trips I'd do it. Equalizer takes minutes to setup, it would be worth asking to do a test tow if that's all he's got.
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TreeHugger
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01/21/08 11:43pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: 02 Chevy rust on back of cab! Chevy drivers read!
I took my TransAm in for a warranty repair on the catalytic converter and the dealer charged me $18 for "shop supplies" that aren't included on the warranty.
And this is related to the thread how?
:h
That GM warranty service might not be so great depending on the dealer, I'd be cautious about additional charges before I'd blindly take my truck in to be painted for "free". I've heard of them trying to charge people extra to blend the paint. Just because one dealer does it for free doesn't mean another will. Gotta be careful.
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TreeHugger
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01/21/08 10:42pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Trouble in Alaska
That is what we did... stayed in motels. Be prepared for some very high prices for what you get. You can see pictures of our room at the Arctic Caribou Inn in Prudhie Bay/Deadhorse. The room was $235 a night! It was worth it though. We really enjoyed the experience of traveling so far North.
In the Coldfoot area I highly recommend staying at a place called the Arctic Getaway B&B. It is run by a really nice couple and their two young kids. It is a great place to stay and is about 5-10 miles north of Coldfoot in a little community called Wiseman.http://www.arcticgetaway.com/
Wow, that's almost as much as a night at Sandals where everything is included! I hope I'm not hijacking this thread but at those prices I'd be tempted to tow my TT up there and stay a little longer...bad idea? Not bad idea because it might get stolen but bad idea that it might get beat up on the Dalton Highway?
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TreeHugger
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01/21/08 10:36pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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