Cindy, I believe everyone who says you most likely don't need a transmission cooler are right on the money. The data for the FJ tow capacity of "all models" is 5,000lbs, which is well above our recommended minimum tow capacity.
David must have it right, that it was designed for off-road use, with the standard cooling capacity plenty adequate. I presume a 7-pin connector is standard--??? If it only comes with a 4-pin connector, be sure whoever installs the 7-pin includes a larger ground lead along with the battery charge lead, which will also need to be added.
Jerry J
--- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "jockv" <candj@...> wrote:
>
> For those who tow with an FJ: Did you install a Transmission Cooler?
> The Tow Pkg. does not include one, and the Toyota Salesman says it is not needed, but I am skeptical, especially about towing in California's Sierra Nevada. Thanks for your input, cindy
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> >
> > Debbie,
> > I don't have a rear camera set-up, only the factory back-up proximity
> > sensor/warning. I don't seem to have any problems in reverse or spotting to
> > hitch-up. For me, part of the beauty of the T@Bis the ease of movement by hand
> > w/jockey wheel. I just spot in the center, a few inches short, then just
> > slightly tug the T@Bto line-up & attach. Little risk of damage if you leave just
> > a bit of space. If I ever get to where I can't tug the trailer just a bit, I'll
> > need a new system I suppose. David
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Debbie Campbell gogocampgirl@
> > To: tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Mon, February 28, 2011 6:29:58 PM
> > Subject: Re: [tabtrailers] Re: New Tow Vehicle
> >
> >
> > Wow, what a cool picture! I am enjoying driving the FJ too. It handles well.
> > Do you have the back-up camera? If so, tell me your opinion and if not, do you
> > have any trouble backing your T@B without it? I can already see where the
> > back-up camera or at least sensors would be advantageous with the blind spots.
> > I think I back out of a parking space about an inch at a time.
> > Debbie
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: "drb777@" drb777@
> > To: tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Mon, February 28, 2011 6:38:49 PM
> > Subject: Re: [tabtrailers] Re: New Tow Vehicle
> >
> > I agree with Karen. I've had my FJ 4 years and it's still actually fun to drive
> > and people tend to ask me about it everywhere I travel, just like a T@B. And
> > when I do pull the T@B it does sort of "feel like a feather". With the FJ's
> > wide but short stance, it's remarkable towing ability tend to counter those that
> > say a short stance doesn't pull well.
> >
> > FJ & T@B.jpg"
> > src="http://us.mg201.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?mid=1%5f90796%5fAMNWv9EAAXMHTWw%2bCgI4xVFB7AQ&pid=2.2&fid=Inbox&inline=1"
> > width=275>David-OKC-TABalloy #905
> >
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