Re: [tabtrailers] Re: Time for a new Tow Vehicle...thoughts on small SUV?

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The FJ does have a big blind spot, but you get used to it, we have small convex mirrors stuck on the side mirrors. We've had it for over 4 yrs, you definitely get used to it and the extra maneuvers you do to check.

We've also got an Isuzu Vehicross....probably one of the other worst vehicles for blind spots.....LOL

Sue & Dave

T@B-B-KAT

N. AZ

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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?
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> 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.
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> -Alan
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> --- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "john_p_haggerty" <johnhag@> wrote:
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> > 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
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> > --- 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
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> > >
> > > --- 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
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> > > > > --- 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. :(
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> > > > > > 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.
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> > > > > > 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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