Recent content by T4RDriver

Bump. Anybody got any intel? Thanks!!

I just had a Kenwood DDX8706S installed with a Maestro interface & Toyota harness. "Party Mode" still functions and there was no mention of any special measures taken aside from a custom harness required to retain use of the shark fin antenna for SiriusXM. PS - wireless Apple CarPlay is awesome!

Hi all, anybody have any first hand experience completing this install that they can share ('10-'13 SR5, non-KDSS)? Toyota says the '14+ TRD skid is not compatible however I've been reading for a few hours and found 1 abandoned install and 2 successful w/o detail around how to successfully...

I bought the 22x59 Rola Cargo Carrier from etrailer.com and love it. I also bought the Rola rainproof cargo bag and LED light kit. The carrier is heavy but stout and will hold 600 lbs. etrailer also beat Amazon pricing. So far I've hauled heavy stuff like bagged mulch, rock, and loaded...

Review your state Lemon Laws since this could a considered a safety issue. Within the last month, I have firsthand knowledge of a defective 2015 Avalon with <1000 miles on it that Toyota replaced. This particular vehicle had electrical gremlins and randomly would not start. The dealer was...

Looks great! 55lbs!?! Can't wait to see the 2010-2013 design.

I was surprised to find that new TRD wheels + load range 'C' BFG KO2's in stock size cost me ~1.3 MPG. The KO2's are ~6 lbs/tire heavier than the stock Dunlops. Not sure about the TRD wheel weight differential. In the end, I don't really care about the MPG hit since I gained the performance...

No mention of Trailer Sway Control in the 2013 manual.

I am surprised by the feedback in this thread. A 4,000 lb. load (80% of Rating), w/Weight Distributing Hitch, w/Brake Controller & Electric Brakes, is a stretch for normal towing in hills? If yes, what is the PRACTICAL weight limit? Which performance area is deficient in this scenario...

It's always wise to audit any claimed dealer services. In my case, I met the conditions to justify the "Severe Operating Conditions" schedule in the manual and requested the designated services via voicemail to the Service Writer, dealer appointment form online, and affirmed again live (being...

Using Toyota crossbars, my Yakima Skybox 16S does not contact the satellite antenna once the bars are adjusted and the Skybox is oriented properly fore & aft. The top of the rear hatch does very slightly touch the rear of the Skybox lid when open but it doesn't interfere with use.

I got these last week from Olatha Toyota as they have the best price I could find. Tire/wheel combo looks much more aggressive in person. I like 'em!

Discount Tire had a chart that says run them @40psi...

Just got my new TRD wheels and BFG KO2's!!! *The Discount Tire by my house beat the lowest price I found online within 4 minutes of me clicking the "Find it Lower Somewhere Else" link on their website. My price was $185/ea. *Total cost was $865 to mount/balance new KO2's, transfer TPMS...

Loose cargo is lethal in a crash. The cargo cover is just that - a cover to conceal. It isn't designed to retain anything as the rear retainers are just soft flexible rubber. A cargo net fixed to the attachment points on the floor works pretty well though.