Re: [tabtrailers] FJ Question

 

Those who do tow with an FJ--are you able to swing open the tail gate w/spare tire while trailer is hitched? cindy

--- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "Alan" <alanjmcd@...> wrote:
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> Yes, that's Rita & Jeff.
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> -Alan
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> --- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, Tab Shack <tab_shack@> wrote:
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> > Alan
> > Someone had an FJ at the rally I think it was yellow
> > Maybe they can chime in and give some info?
> > ~ken
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> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Alan <alanjmcd@>
> > To: tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Mon, January 24, 2011 8:12:57 PM
> > Subject: [tabtrailers] Re: Time for a new Tow Vehicle...thoughts on small SUV?
> >
> >  
> > I agree, most Japanese vehicles sold in America are built in America, however,
> > the FJ Cruiser is, in fact built in Japan. And good point about your Dodge being
> > built in Canada.
> >
> > -Alan
> >
> > --- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "john_p_haggerty" <johnhag@> wrote:
> > >
> > > It's not so much the visibility out the back window that's poor, it's the
> > >visibility of the "blind spots" to the side that most reports I've read complain
> > >about with the Toyota FJ Cruiser.
> > > I'm not sure much anymore what "buy American" means. Kia is employing about
> > >2500 people at it's new GA manufacturing plant, and I like seeing jobs generated
> > >in my state so that's a future consideration for me on my next purchase,
> > >especially based on the latest ratings I've read.
> > > I have a Subaru that was built in a "green" plant in Indiana. My Dodge was
> > >assembled in Canada.
> > > I'd like to see Jeep add a diesel to the Wrangler.
> > >
> > > John
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "jockv" <candj@> wrote:
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> > > > When I tow the T@B, I can't see anything in back anyway.
> > > > I've read Jeeps aren't very good on snowy roads, FJ's are supposed to handle
> > >better? cindy
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "A Yahoo! user" <x4x4@> wrote:
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> > > > > Buy American and check out the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. I've pulled my T@B
> > >over Wolf Creek Pass without a problem and done Black Bear Pass in Telluride
> > >(without the T@B!). Before you pop for an FJ, drive one and consider the big
> > >blind spot that will play hell with backing up a T@B.
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "jockv" <candj@> wrote:
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> > > > > > I'll be buying a new vehicle this year, 2011, & so far it looks like an
> > >FJ Cruiser--we need & want the 4WD, High Clearance, & 5,000 pound Tow Capacity
> > >(271 ft/lb torque) as we are in the Mountainous West. cindy
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "theresakoth" <theresakoth@> wrote:
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> > > > > > > Unfortunately, I had a slight accident with my V-8 Explorer, but the
> > >insurance company insists on totalling the vehicle. :(
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > So, I'm in the market for a new TV. I want to downsize for gas mileage,
> > >but still need good cargo space and decent horsepower since I live in the
> > >mountains of Colorado.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I'm looking at the Toyota Rav4, Jeep Liberty, and possibly the Totota
> > >Highlander and Tacoma. All V-6s and all tow between 3,500-5,000 lbs.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > If anyone has towed with the Rav4 or Liberty, would you let me know how
> > >it handled the T@b?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Special thanks to Sandra for uploading the 2011 Tow Guides. It's very
> > >helpful to see all the vehicle tow ratings in one place.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Thanks in advance,
> > > > > > > Theresa
> > > > > > > #0576
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