Last Sunday I packed in all the gear for my wife and I to head down to VIR for a motorcycle trackday. I was unsure how everything would fit (or even if it would fit) into the FJ. To my surprise, all the gear which includes a tent, large cooler, 3 tool boxes, very large duffle bag for the race leathers, and 3 stands for the bikes...all went in with a little room to spare.
I installed the tow hitch last week which was an easy 15 minute job and the FJ pulled my wife and I...two motorcycles and all the gear as if nothing was attached.
The trip to VIR goes over a lot of large hills and the FJ did not even begin to work which was in a way expected. Gas mileage was very good...honestly I did not calculate it but I made it down on one tank where my 96 landcruiser typically required a refill before arrival.
Of course when I pulled in a lot of people walked over and I ended up giving a number of tours of the FJ.
What a great vehicle...it really does do everything right! Also, after adding the side mirrors to resolve the blind spot issues, the vehicle has been that much better to drive. For anyone who has not put them on their mirrors, take my word it helps! For $2.99 each...they have been the best mod so far.
