Towing this thing... Anybody use it yet?
900615
Yes I towed it nine miles in one day. Not bad on the flat! However the hills were somwhat a bigger effort. I was homeless however and had no other choice. Got it parked, leveled out, set it up and went to sleep for 8 months before the cold of Indiana drove us inside. I was using a Gennis Mountain bike, 21 speed. I used low range and first gear all the way.
2102024
I towed a Jeepster (equivalent in weight to a CJ-7) with it behind a BMW X-5 Diesel, and it was fine at 65 mph. I didn't experience much wind, but as long as the tow vehicle is not out of alignment, the tow bar should be fine. Note - take the time to stop and check all connections every hour or so. Better safe than sorry, as bolts can work loose under that kind of pressure.
895476
Would love to hear how it works out. I would also make sure that your Charge controller can handle the load, if this is an all on to the existing system.
903478
We have been pulling by hand,- we go from camp site to dump station............ so guess it would depend on how far that would be for you.. Safe isn't an issue. More, how much energy do you have. Full it is heavy. The additional handle that you can buy is definitly worth it as it enables one to stand straight rather than stoop. It is a good product. They say one can pull behind car/truck as well. We have never had that great of a distance where we felt it necessary. We do like it. And would buy again.
611335
As long as it has at least a 1/2 inch hole for towing, it will work. Or you can drill your own hole.
226373
Hey Joe, I'll let you know by the weekend. I bought it for a Christmas present and haven't even opened the box. To be honest I didn't see that part about the anchor, we have an extra and was planning on using it. That will be sweet if it does.
1154068
i tow it with a Yamaha FX crusier high out waverunner with 3 people on the man dog.
708692
Towing is a little tricky, but it would mount vertically on edge behind a camper. As for fishing, there is not much ability to stand up and move around with tackle, etc, but there is a cooler area in which to store the catch.
482671
That's a good question . I dragged it . Was not easy. I'd add fuel and start it . Drive it off . She started on 2nd pull . Things a bear to move when its not running
1905883
Im not sure what the question is but.... i have an 04 2500 5.9l 4wd crew cab long bed with 35 inch tires and this monster roars hahaha... average 19 mpg and 14 when towing...and i tow heavy. About 14500 lbs its good.. good bang for your buck!!!
1526191
Normally anything under 5000 will be just fine with a regular hitch. What are you towing with?????
397051
What problems are you looking for? Been using this hitch setup since 2007. I tow quite a lot and back up my trailer in my storage unit many time a month with no issues.
234116
I used it for assisted towing on a boat. It could help hauling heavy items and people. So far it has been reliable, but it has its own limitations in super heavy weights. Stock shocks are worst when it comes to towing.
1540958
I towed the recommended 1500lbs with no problems. XV Crosstrek. It actually rode better but Killed my otherwise excellent fuel economy.
823416
Dude, you don't want this. This thing only tows old vehicles because if it has a driver side airbag the bumpers will set them off. The best thing to do is get a dolley. You can have mine if you'd like.
125902
Yes , It will , hope you have the shocks, and other equipment . for towing something
276242
Did you get this? I also have a 2008 Tacoma, towing a 1978 Airstream. The tongue weight of 1000lbs on this is to much I think. There are two other models of this product...one with a 750lb tongue weight and another with 550lb. I am not sure which to get. I think the Tacoma is only rated for around 600lb tongue weight and I think the 24ft trailer should fit this unless overloaded. Thoughts? I am new to towing. Also seems like a hassle to have to take it off to backup.