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Join Date: Aug 2007
Member Number: 13236
Location: Southwest Missouri
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towing
i just purchased my new fj yesterday. any ideas on how long you wait before you tow with your vehicle. i know the manual recommends you wait 500 miles before you tow a trailer. with labor day weekend coming up i am wondering how i will get my boat to the lake. has anyone towed a trailer before the 500 miles?
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Everything In Moderation
Join Date: Jan 2006
Member Number: 772
Location: Maryville, Tennessee
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Re: towing
Drive alot before then
If not, I wound't worry, the FJ will be fine. Make sure you change the oil when you get back.
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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Location: Denver, Colorado
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Re: towing
Between now and Labor Day you should have NO problems putting 500 miles on your FJ. Welcome and Congrats.
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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Re: towing
Hello irishdan
. Congrats! Have a great Labor Day weekend.
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Re: towing
Just take it easy...no crazy accelerating or abrupt stops. And maybe don't push it to the max regarding your trailers weight.
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Re: towing
I started towing just after 500 miles and I have not had any problems to date. Enjoy the FJ Cruiser.
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Re: towing
Welcome!
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Re: towing
Welcome to the Madness
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Re: towing
In reality it should only take 8.5 hours of continuous 60mph driving to go the first 500. Times wasting!!
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Re: towing
Welcome and enjoy your new rig!
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towing
If not, I wound't worry, the FJ will be fine. Make sure you change the oil when you get back.
'07 FJ - Voodoo Blue
. Congrats! Have a great Labor Day weekend.
- always itchin' for a trail run!
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