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reply to your questions about my 1995 gmc sierra

tvota — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 14:03:19 GMT

New to this site...not sure how to post a reply.
My 1995 sierra is a 1500 4x4, and has a 4-flat plug on the bumper. I saw blue and orange wires by the fuse relay block, and again taped in the wiring harness by the back bumper. Also , the seven blade plug I have plugs in to the 4-flat plug on my bumper...four wires come out of it (the wires I am inquiring about). A white ground wire, black - auxillary power aide, blue - electric brakes, and purple - reverse. I need to know how those wires attach, and how to wire the Activator under my dash.

I am trying to license a trailer that was given to me. The WA state id # is 98211637 and the control # 2241.

chucklesonbass — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:15:41 GMT

i am trying to figure out what it will cost to license it and any background information on it

What should I buy to tow a 3 ton boat/trailor combo and carry a 2 ton cab over camper?

cher_henton — Sun, 17 May 2009 21:30:27 GMT

I need a truck to tow a 3 ton boat+trailor with a 2 ton cab over camper. 2006-2009, ext cab, long bd

What price would be a great price for whatever you recommend? How can I get the best deal on it?

We live in WA and have two kids so we are must have ext cab and want a long bed. We don't want to be on the low power side because we are new to towing this much stuff and don't want to get stuck on unexpectedly steep launches.

We have to stay under 30K but what is a 20K option?

Creature comforts should accommodate cold winters and hot summers. What tires do I need? What am I missing?

Does anybody know it a Toyota Prius can be safely towed on all fours behind a RV?

rollinggypseas — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 10:13:07 GMT

I need to tow a Toyota Prius behind a motor home using a tow bar that will tow the Prius on all fours. The tow bar installer isn't sure a Prius can be towed on all fours.

My local Toyota service reps have been no help getting me an answer.
I've seen plenty of warnings from Toyota against towing with a Prius and even some telling how to properly tow a Prius (on two wheels). But I can't find anything that warns against towing on all fours.

Can the Nissan Altima be fitted with a trailor hitch and safely tow a small boat & trailor, under 1000 lbs?

shayne1711 — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:11:00 GMT

2008 altima

installing OEM hitch on 06 4runner. after intalling the hitch, will it look like the factory intalled hitch?

qsg1119 — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:29:30 GMT

have an 06 4runner, planning to install OEM hitch. I would like my 4 runner to look like it had the factory installed hitch. I am willing to cut a portion of the rear bumper for the hitch receiver. Is this possible?

Anyone have any ideas or experince with light trailer hitch for 2007 Dodge Caliber R/T, CVT.

getlee — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:03:44 GMT

I have contacted all top hitch companies and had no luck with finding one for Caliber R/T.

Can I flat tow a 2006 Nissan Titan 2 wheel drive? If not what do i need to tow it?

rowdy0508 — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:24:19 GMT

I would like to flat tow my 2006 Nissan 2 wheel drive Titan behind my moto home. Would like to no what I need to be able to do this. Thanks Rowdy

can a 07 Mazda MAZDA3 2.0 stick shift be modified to tow with rv 4wheel down without damaging transaxel?

daniel5434 — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:13:56 GMT

Mazda refuses to talk about their warning not to tow a Mazda3 4 wheels down due to potential transaxel damage. Can you explain the potential damage and if it can be modified to overcome the tech problem?

Chevrolet Prizm towed on dolly MI to NC - the mileage that it was towed registered on the car - why?

jlightkeeper — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 10:59:35 GMT

don't understand why milegae registered on odometer when front wheels were on dolly

I'm thinking of buying a Nissan Titan, can it tow my 6500 lbs camper and my fishing boat a tleast once a week?

damienwalker — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:08:31 GMT

me and my wife live in the camper, i picked the titan over the f250 because i like nissan better than ford, but would the ford be better?

Can the '08 Toyota Avalon tow a light trailer?

mwinge — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:54:00 GMT

We tow a light trailer, approx. 1000-1200 lbs from MN to AZ and back once a year. Looking at a new Avalon and dealer says it does not have a tow rating. Will towing void warranty?

What is the thread size of the 03 Nissan 350Z tow hook?

petera2 — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:56:32 GMT

Want to make a tow hook

Can I tow with a Toyota Highlander without a Tow Prep Package?

luvtafish — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:01:02 GMT

I have a 2003 HL and want to tow a small boat which will with motor, boat, trailer, and essentials be about 1300 lbs. I got the vehicle from a family member, and it doesn't have a tow package.
Will it tow safely, can I add any parts, such as trans oil cooler, etc, that will make it more efficient?
Any help would be great, thanks.

I have a 2006 Jeep Liberty & I was wanting to put tow hooks on it. What's the easiest way to install them?

ritzboy — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:55:06 GMT

i found where they bolt to, but you cant to it without taking something off.

Can a 2008 Honda Accord V6 be towed with all 4 wheels on the ground?

luvinlife0012 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:33:06 GMT

My father has always towed an Accord but he's unsure if he can tow a new one.

What is the weight distribution hitch rating on the Toyota 5000lb hitch on a 2008 Highlander Sport?

davol — Fri, 02 May 2008 06:56:36 GMT

The HL was bought in Canada and I wanted to tow a 4000lb trailer.

How do I hook up a brake controller on a 2008 Toyota Highlander Sport?

davol — Fri, 02 May 2008 07:03:36 GMT

The Highlander's standard wiring harness only has a 4-pin connector. Has anyone had experience on how I might run the wires for a 7-pin connector (or whether it might already be present on the vehicle) and where I might tap the power?

Is the Towing Package built in to Canadian 2008 Highlanders?

davol — Fri, 02 May 2008 07:11:27 GMT

I noticed the standard Highlanders sold in the US are rated to tow 2000lbs and a towing package consisting of: the hitch, heavy duty radiator with oil cooler, 200watt fan coupling, transmission oil cooler with water cooler, 150amp alternator and wiring harness is an optional accessory. Canadian Highlanders have standard specifications of towing 5000lb. Am I to assume that the integral upgrades (ie. the heavy duty radiator with oil cooler, 200watt fan coupling, transmission oil cooler with water cooler, 150 amp alternator) are standard in the Canadian models?

Can the tongue weight limit on the vehicle be increased by use of a weight distribution hitch? (Toyota Highlander)

davol — Sat, 03 May 2008 03:33:41 GMT

The 2008 Highlander Sport has a tongue weight limit of 500lb. The trailer I wish to tow has a dry hitch weight of 511lb and a Unloaded Vehicle Weight of 4000lb. Assuming that the tongue weight is 600lb when loaded, the trailer technician advised me that I can still tow this trailer with a weight distribution hitch because the weight would be distributed over the front and rear axles. Is this a correct line of thinking? or would the torquing generated by the weight distribution system be too much for the bolts on the hitch were its attached to the vehicle? In other words, is the tongue weight limit there to prevent the dead weight from lifting the front of the car therefore affecting steering and braking, or it is there so we would not exceed the structural integrity of the hitch?

I have a very light trailer and kayak - has anyone towed with their Toyota Prius? - (owners manual says no towing).

larryunleashed — Tue, 06 May 2008 08:51:32 GMT

I wold like to know whether anyone has successfully done this. The total load pulled is probably on the order of 300 lbs. is all. Are there electrical hook-up needs outside the normal for trailer lights with the Prius? It seems that I saw on some chat board that people were using their Prius to pull light boats an trailers.

Can a Honda Element be towed?

budsawyer — Fri, 16 May 2008 11:46:46 GMT

Does the drivetrain have to be disconnected? How easy is it to tow an Element?

Can a Toyota Prius be towed?

budsawyer — Fri, 16 May 2008 11:52:59 GMT

Does the drivetrain need to be disconnected? How easy is it to tow a Toyota Prius?

Re: Amerilite 21MB towed with GMC Sonoma. Would tow 50 miles on flat country road & back 12 times per summer?

sunnyone1 — Sat, 17 May 2008 22:51:51 GMT

Sonoma 2001 has GU6 3.42 axle and 29,000 miles on it.
Gulf Stream Amerilite 21MB camper weighs 3,300 pounds and we would put no more than 300 pounds in it, likely less. We buy groceries when we get there and do not haul water. We camp at the same place all the time, one hour from home, 50 miles one way, and get there on 2 lane country roads with light traffic. Would it be crazy to buy this camper and think we could pull it with our Sonoma? Booklet says it can pull 6,000 pounds... but I just don't know; this is a small truck. We have no hitch now and would have to have one mounted to the truck. Dealer said we would not need a transmission cooler; is that true? All info, opinions and experiences appreciated. Thanks for any help.

What is the best tow bar for a 2008 Jeep Wrangler X Unlimited?

rgtrees — Sun, 18 May 2008 21:02:15 GMT

Do you have to take the bumper off, or can you use one that fits under the bumper for our Wrangler? It will be towed behind a 34 foot motor home.

Thanks

Can a Ford Escape pull a travel trailer with a GVWR of 3100lbs?

afaccenda — Thu, 22 May 2008 11:52:02 GMT

i want to buy a mini travel trailer which has a dry weight of 2,100ibs, and a GVWR of 3100lbs, but i don't want to go for a large SUV to pull it. I've read on the Ford Towing ratings document that a ford escape will pull 3500lbs. i only intend to tow for a maximum of 10 weeks a year, but i will also need to use the vehicle to drive to and from work, which is 110km each way, so fuel efficiency is important. Larger SUVs like explorer, tahoe, etc have low fuel efficiency, and are too big for me to drive.
can you give me any advise.

Trailer wiring diagram for 2006 Toyota Avalon

jimmyjud — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:24:41 GMT

how do you hook up trailer lights on a 2006 toyota avalon?

What is the towing capacity on a 200x Mazda Protege 1.6L LS?

lvlylaura — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:41:17 GMT

I have checked a million websites and the towing capacity is N/A. does that mean I cannot tow? if I do will it wreck my engine?

Tow Package wiring harness

timcoyne — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:46:46 GMT

I have a 2008 Limited , It has the tow prep package, where are the connects for the wire harness and where should the receiver harness exit the interior of the car?
Tim

1998 Toyota Rav4 2L 5 speed manual. Towing - good or bad ?

vanbenc — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:54:36 GMT

I have 1998 Rav4 2x4 (four door front wheel 5 speed manual). Can it tow water jetski and trailer about less than 2500 lb. ? The company installed class III hitch 2x2 for 4-bike rack not included wiring yet maybe later if considering buy water jet ski if ability towing ?

Has anyone got a source for towing mirrors for a Chevy Express that replace the OEM mirrors?

garlic03 — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:36:10 GMT

Has anyone got a source for towing mirrors for a Chevy Express that replace the oem mirrors?

Has anybody towed a trailer with the Pontiac Vibe? How did that work out and what was the effect on gas mileage?

rmomn1 — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:42:56 GMT

I bought a 2008 Vibe and I'm considering doing some light towing a trailer with load at about 1000#

How do I install a tow bar on my 2005 Jeep Liberty?

bryanpet — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:11:40 GMT

how do I install a tow bar on my 2005 jeep liberty

Is a 4-bike rack too heavy for a Honda Fit? U-Haul has a hitch that hitches to tow bar.

piratejoan — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:01:08 GMT

Does anyone have experience w/ a 4-bike rack & where to purchase? Or a car carrier?

07 Chevy Suburban tow limit 5.3L 3.73 ratio

gdroster — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:03:26 GMT

My Wife and I are interested in purchasing a 2009 Surveyor model 300 travel trailer that has dry weight of 6300 lbs. Trailer length is 33 ft bumper to tongue. Tow vehicle is a 07 Chevy Suburban 5.3L with 3.73 ratio. Tow limit is 7000 lbs on the trailer with 4200 on the rear axle. I am comfortable with the margin on the rear axle limit, but am looking for some advice on the trailer limit. We weighed our vehicle and will be within the 13,000 max vehicle and trailer, but will be close. Most of our travels will be less than 2 hours from home on relatively flat grade. Also, we are looking at the Reese Dual Cam WD and sway control, as well as the Tekonsha Prodigy brake control, so any comments on those products would be appreciated as well.

Help, is the salesmen being straight with me about my Ford F-150 towing ability?

want2go2 — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:37:52 GMT

Help me please>>> I took deliver on a 2008 Ford F150, supercab 5.4 V8 4 speed auto.I notice that on the invoice it has a axle ratio of 3.31. Called the salesman and he said that was good for towing. The truck is new and doesn't have any pep. I'll be towing a TT about 3800lbs My other truck had a 3.55 axle. The truck had no tow package but the said they would put a hitch and 7 pin electric connector. I checked the towing guid book and found only one 3.31 axle and that was for a 4.2L standard shift.
PLEASE try to answer ASAP so I can talk to ford before it's too late.. Kind Regards, Joe

When towing a vehicle with a TH350 or TH400 transmission, does the drive shaft need to be disconnected?

harleyrichard — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:41:28 GMT

When towing a vehicle with a TH350 or TH400 transmission a distance of 500 miles or more, does the driveshaft need to be disconnected?

Travel trailer for 2001 Subaru Outback with manual trans and 150K miles? Need one with shower/toilet. Recommendations?

saveanwr — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:51:00 GMT

I have a 2001 Subaru Outback with manual transmission and approx. 150,000 miles (original owner). It is a 4 cyl. engine. I know I can only tow 2000 lbs. and 200 lb tongue weight. I want to tow a travel trailer and it must have a shower and toilet and a refrigerator (not icebox). I will be living in it for 3-4 mos. a year. After alot of searching the only one I can seem to find is the 13' FD LE made by a Michigan company, Cikira. It's weight is 1745 lbs, hitch weight (stated by manufacturer) is 215 lbs. Does anyone have recommendations on trailers? or experience towing a small travel trailer and thoughts on this info? I do know about trailer brakes.

Can the 2.5L Ford Escape tow a small 14-15' boat or a small trailer?

wmazi — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:42:48 GMT

Can the ford escape 2.5L engine tow a small 14-15" boat or a small trailer

Towing capacity of 95 Toyota Tacoma?

hmichelle — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:27:13 GMT

can i my 95 v6 4x4 tacoma pull a 16ft travel trailer. i don't know the towing capacity of my vehicle. how will it do up the passes?

2003 Chevy S-10. How do I hook up a tow bar? The bumper is plastic. I was given a tow bar with chains on the ends.

sonnyf — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:13:31 GMT

no where to hook it to the front of the truck.It is a 4x4

Towing with 2007 Dodge Caliber SXT. What ramifications will I experience, good or bad?

ice4 — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:26:02 GMT

I have the extended warranty and am told by the dealer that if I got a tow package installed by anyone else that is could null and void my warranty. They assure me that I can tow up to 1500 lbs. I am a girl and do not know anything about cars. Am i going to experinece overheating, etc.

What does a tow package consist of for a 2005 Ford Escape? Cost to install aftermarket?

lips1963 — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:04:40 GMT

I have a 2005 escape xlt V6 all wheel drive and want to tow a pop up trailer and dont have tow package

I have a 2000 Chevy Tracker 5 speed manual RWD. To flat tow do I have to disconnect the driveline?

leohall — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:36:53 GMT

I am looking to tow this vehicle behind a motorhome and don't want to use a dolly. What are my options?
Thanks!

I just want to know if the Dodge Durango will pull a 30ft. camper?

tonya4 — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:57:59 GMT

I looked at the Durango and it said it will tow 8600 load,but is the wheelbase ok? or should I look at something else to pull a 30' camper

What's the hauling capacity of a Geo Tracker 95?

jose16 — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:05:33 GMT

What is the hauling capacity of a 1995 geo tracker i,ve seen them haul some things

What is the max tongue weight for a 1999 Subaru Outback Legacy?

mixted — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:50:31 GMT

looking to get a motor cycle rack for the back (for a 300lbs dirt bike)

I want to tow my 1987 Chevy truck with my 2001 VW Passat. I couldn't find a towing capacity for the VW?

johnierotten — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:52:29 GMT

I am going to pulling the truck with a two-wheel dually.

I wish to tow a 1 ton house trailer with additional baggage at the least cost in fuel and maintenance. Suggestions?

cormic — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:30:10 GMT

I am looking for a prime mover for extended touring with a small self-contained trailer.

How does adding a tow package affect the gas mileage on my 2008 Subaru Outback?

melisaot1 — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:38:06 GMT

I just added a tow packed (Class 2-max towing weight 3500 lbs)and it seems that instantly my gas mileage went down significantly. Is there that much of an affect on the gas mileage?