Recent content by Shooter33

I have so many opinions of that side of our state, but none of them are good. And like the old saying goes, "if you don't have anything nice to say....." Next time through, spend more time on the west side. It's pretty much a night and day difference. I agree, it's beautiful. But, I'm biased.

That's too bad, lezavw90. You're hardly putting stress on it if you're able to attach the chains by hand. I set mine up similarly and once thought my hitch was bent up slightly as well. So, I took it to the dealer and parked it right next to two brand new 4Rs on the lot. They all looked...

If what you say is true, then I highly recommend you never tow again until you get to your dealer and have them check it out. Something is seriously wrong. And if it's not like it was when it was new, it's not flexing. It's bending and taking a set. That's not right. I've been towing my...

Flexing? I have to ask. How do you know that the hitch is flexing? Just because you see the hitch ball angled upwards toward the trailer (when the wdh is engaged), that doesn't mean it's flexing. What you are probably seeing is the play between the hitch and the hitch receiver. On mine...

Adequate at best I live in Michigan and I think the 4R's AC system is adequate at best. It does have vents in the rear, but without their own controls, it can take a little while to cool the back seats down. Don't get me wrong, it will cool the entire cabin, just not as quickly as other...

My wind deflector I have a wind deflector, but I don't think I would necessarily recommend one. For wind noise, it doesn't really make a difference. The only reason I keep it on is because I've grown to like the looks of it. However, it also takes away about three inches of real estate in...

Cars don't depreciate proportionally like that. If you want the best resale down the road, you're better off sticking with a base model. All those goodies you pay for in a limited model will depreciate much more quickly than the base value of the car. Toyota, in particular, sets their...

Leasing isn't for everyone Those numbers do seem a little on the high side. Keep working on them, and they'll come down a little. Most people don't really understand how leases work, so they immediately discourage you from doing it. Just like purchasing, you CAN negotiate the purchase...

30K Service Question Paragon1, Can you elaborate on what gets done during a 30K service? I'm due for mine in another month or so. And I'm just wondering if it's worth it. Thanks.

Good lord, people. Relax. Since no one has actually answered the original question, I will. Adding a tranny cooler is quite simple. Search and you'll find many threads about it. While adding the cooler, you will most likely lose an ounce or two of fluid. Nothing to worry about. I put...

Ditto on the steering wheel noise. Only on left turns with turn signal on and when coming out of the turn. Weird. Anyone know what's causing it?

Just take it slow and easy. There were times when I caught myself getting too comfortable and finding myself passing more people than I should have been. I've spent many years on a motorcycle, too, and as a result, I instinctively drive defensively. I recommend doing the same when towing...

Oh yeah, I forgot to add that I also added a tranny cooler. However, I am not necessarily convinced you really need one. I agree, if Toyota is going to rate the vehicle to pull 5000#, then it should be able to pull 5000#. I guess I'm just a little OCD and added the cooler. It was a simple...

Got to have brakes!! Ditto on the need for trailer brakes. Fully loaded, you are going to be pushing the limits of the 5000# rating. Trying to stop that without trailer brakes will be like trying to stop on a gravel road. I pull a 20ft travel trailer that weighs about the same. I bought a...

That's nothing.... I went to park in a field recently and did not see the fire hydrant! Yeah, that's right. I now have a nice tennis-ball sized hole in the lower portion of the front bumper. I have since ordered a nice, half-sized plate to cover it up. So, don't feel bad. We all do dumb...