Towing and the FJ

**Sandi_k** · 05-08-2006, 11:33 PM

OK, here's why I bought it:

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/galle...500&ppuser=706

Kansas Law Dog · 05-08-2006, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Sandi_k previously said:

OK, here's why I bought it:

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/galle...500&ppuser=706

Sandi - is the distance between the rear of the FJ and the gear box on the trailer have sufficient room to open the rear door when hooked up?

**Sandi_k** · 05-09-2006, 12:44 PM

KLD:

You can open it about 24" only. But it's enough.

Sandi

davevarner · 05-09-2006, 01:15 PM

I tow an enclosed 6X10, same for me only can open about 2 1/2 ft

kfrosty · 05-09-2006, 01:16 PM

FYI. I've got a hudson trailer that probably weighs 1k and I took my FJ to New Kennsington, PA and picked up a 79 FJ 40. Then I went to Clarksville, TN to pick up a 1990 Suzuki Samurai. FJ pulled like a dream through the mountains and everywhere.

Fuel mileage pulling the trailer was 14 mpg empty and 10 loaded. Ran on 87 octane and ran like a dream. Installed a trailer brake to be safe but really didn't need it.

Vik · 05-10-2006, 08:53 AM

I thought opening the rear door while trailering would be tough too but to my surprise it opened all the way up without a problem.

Your mileage may vary, pun intended, but I was trailering a uhaul trailer. Also, for those concerned with the door hitting on other trailers, couldn't you just buy a hitch with a longer drop? Maybe 3"? Just a thought from a newb...