I have had PPF on several vehicles over the last 10 years and expect to continue to use it on any new vehicle I purchase. I have 3M on 2 2003 MINI Coopers. Full hood and bumper coverage on a silver S model, and a 18" hood and bumper kit on a maroon base model. The 9 year old 3M PPF has done...
Frame Hitch
Lots of discussion on this while I have been out playing... towed multi kayak trailer to the lake for some R&R.
To hopefully clarify my earlier post, the GX frame mount hitch is installed and being used on my TE with only the side bolts (4 on each rail, 8 total). The center...
Suitability depends much on the details ... what would work for a couple at sea level for weekend trips might not be suitable at all for a family of 4 on mountain passes and extended touring. If at all possible make the TT purchase contingent on a successful test tow with your vehicle.
My...
Lexus P/N PT228-60100 GX Tow receiver (650/6500lb) was a bolt on to my '11 TE. (List $391 at my local Lexus dealer) There are 4 bolts on each side, 2 large, 2 small that match to welded nut/inserts on the TE frame. The 7 pin/4 flat wiring box is relocated with an included bracket and is...
Using WDH on 4Runner Trail
Just returned this evening from our second weekend trip and saw your post. My tow vehicle is a 2011 4Runner Trail, purchased in Sept 11. RV is a 2012 Airstream Flying Cloud 23' purchased in Nov 11. Dry weight 4400#, est towing weight is probably near 4800# so I am...