Zero clearance. I’m concerned about the beating sun on the black box, as well as the small amount of gasses from the batteries.
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Zero clearance. I’m concerned about the beating sun on the black box, as well as the small amount of gasses from the batteries.
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mep1811
Gentleman Adventurer
Without pulling a trailer driving 80- 85 I'm getting about 10 and 1/2 miles per gallon.
The cell booster works as advertised. Many people think it creates a signal. There has to be a signal to boost.
A super charger would be nice but you can buy a long range tank and a lot of gas the that money.
mep1811
Gentleman Adventurer
Finally got it. It had the wrong hitch and missing the awning side walls. At least, the trailer is going to work out for us.
Tows like it is not there. Hard to keep it down under 85. Mileage at 80 mph has been 8 mpg. Outstanding.
Tows like it is not there. Hard to keep it down under 85. Mileage at 80 mph has been 8 mpg. Outstanding.
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WU7X
Snow on the Roof
Congratulations Mike!
What a beautiful looking setup. You're going to love this thing. More pics from the trip home please! Best to the Missuz. If she is like my Nanc, she will really love this trailer too! Here is a pic I put up already once of Nanc towing our Beastie in the Cascades.
Did you regear your LC? Sure is a fine looking rig. Like I said earlier, something similar is the only other tug I would want. My T4R could do with a few more ponies in the mountains. BTW, I've never even come close to 85 mph pulling Beastie. I'm usually cruising along at 60-65 mph. If I did 85, I'd be getting a heck of a lot less mpg than you are my friend!
Dale
mep1811
Gentleman Adventurer
Only following the law . The speed limit is 80. I also have a radar detector in less enlightened states.
mep1811
Gentleman Adventurer
Thanks.
I did not re-gear the truck though I wish I could. A rule to towing is always use a vehicle one size larger than the trailer you are towing.
I've talked to many Subaru drivers towing small trailers and their lamenting about getting 12 mpg or less and no power. Just because it can tow a trailer does not mean it should.
I can't wait to get home and start my modifications.
Grassland
Well-known member
The fastest highway I recall seeing in Canada is 70mph, and your asking for trouble going faster than 75. And radar detectors are illegal for sure in my province.
What's the tire rating on these trailers? They are LT truck tires right? So should be good for S rating anyway
What's the tire rating on these trailers? They are LT truck tires right? So should be good for S rating anyway
Damn, that's unfortunate. My trailer is about to become my home for the season.
mep1811
Gentleman Adventurer
The speed limit is a suggestion . S rating is 112mph well under 80 or 85.
cyclebrock
New member
Maybe ask them to ship it along with their production units that go to the RV dealers. Can't hurt to ask.
WU7X
Snow on the Roof
I have once more been thinking about a Magneson supercharger for my 5th gen T4R. The best difference between the supers and turbos is that supers will give you up to a 20% increase in torque from low revs up. A friend with one says that once you get used to the incredible increase in torque, usually a month or two of lead footing, your mileage will increase back to where it was. TRD used to sell these as a Toyota option back in the third gen days. From what I hear the engine in the 4th and 5th gens will handle the added horsepower and torque with no issues. Um... Anyone have experience with one of these in their Toyota 4Runner?
mep1811
Gentleman Adventurer
Cheaper to get a bigger gas tank and buy gas. A supercharger will cost over 5K plus installation then even less gas mileage. That is a lot of gas to buy.