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    Canoe Carrying

    Is that your grey 4runner? Can you tell me how you strapped that down, what kind of straps you used?
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    Anyone towing around 5,000lbs (max capacity)?

    Thanks for sharing! These replies are encouraging me to tow it myself. Can i ask how far above Sac you are? Doing the math, the cost almost would come out to the cost of shipping it with gas prices the way they are. If 11mpg is right i'll have to fill up 3-4 times.
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    Anyone towing around 5,000lbs (max capacity)?

    Thanks so much for writing this out! Calculating the weights, i think i'd come in at ~5,400lbs. Do you think that'd extra 400 pounds will make a huge difference? Are flat tires a more common thing while towing?
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    Anyone towing around 5,000lbs (max capacity)?

    Thanks for the info. What kind of speed did you average on the flat stretches? And how slow did you have to go on the inclines? I definitely want to avoid 8000 rpms haha
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    Anyone towing around 5,000lbs (max capacity)?

    So I've been through a few threads now about the feasibility of towing at the limit. As with most things, the answers vary and the yes/no's are both equally convincing. My key takeaway is that towing at the max regularly without upgrades is not recommended. But what about just once? I just need...

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