Thank you for the reply. We removed the jockey wheel 2 years ago and just have the plastic OEM box--we like to keep our big cooler across the back for access while towing, so it sounds like this is possible.
How Do you feel about the 106" wheelbase? cindy
--- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, KactusKat <kactuskat@...> wrote:
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> We have an '07 FJ and have towed our t@b exclusively with it.
> NO you can not open the rear gate fully when hitched up, unfortunately. You can open it about 2' before it hits the jockey wheel crank handle and/or our steel plate box. It opens far enough for us to get our dogs in/out and to reach stuff that's close to the rear. We pack stuff in there accordingly.
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> There is a hitch extender thing you can add to your receiver to gain more distance. We considered getting that, but read it creates more sway and difficulty with handling/controlling the trailer.
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> Sue & Dave
> T@B-B-KAT
> N. AZ
>
>
> On Jan 25, 2011, at 4:18 PM, jockv wrote:
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> > 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:
> > >
> > > Yes, that's Rita & Jeff.
> > >
> > > -Alan
> > >
> > > --- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, Tab Shack <tab_shack@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Alan
> > > > Someone had an FJ at the rally I think it was yellow
> > > > Maybe they can chime in and give some info?
> > > > ~ken
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ________________________________
> > > > 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?
> > > >
> > > > Â
> > > > 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:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 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:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > 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:
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > 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:
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > 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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