awesome pics! that makes me feel better about towing my 1250 lb trailer this weekend lol

 

Very nice post. Interesting pics too and we do appreaciate them. Thanks. I'd like to hear more about the "BUYING" there in Baja. Land? Also about the tounge weight. A small spacer lift would do wonders I'll bet. Oh, welcome to the forum.

MoSun

 

I love Baja! Especially surfing down at Scorpion Bay (14-18 hours depending on road conditions and route). I was wondering how the federalies liked your rig? Mine is so new that I'm scared to drive my rig south of the border.

ttys

 

Shocks are not going to improve sag from tongue weight. Heavier springs will, but will give a somewhat harsher ride when unloaded. The spacer will raise it, but then it is higher when unloaded.

This is a dilemma facing the towing world since the dawn of time. Air shocks can be aired up when towing and aired down for softer ride.

You will have to compromise somewhere and find a happy medium that you are happy with.

 

I towed a pretty heavy two horse trailer with mine, and it was no problem.

As far as the bad road goes, its really a shame that score doesn't go in after the races and fix the damage they do. You can usually tell when your on parts of the course, because the road conditions get terrible. There is an incredible amount of money involved in the races, and they should spend a little repairing the damage they do. :boohoo:

 

Welcome and nice 1st post WITH pics!

 

How does it all stop with all that weight?
My wife has an expedition....it's tough to beat towing with that rig.....:bandit:

 

I suggest .... you could add another axle in front of the one on the trailer to even its tounge heavy weight (so that the trailer would sit by its self balanced with no wind up jack used.

Or you could install air bags to level the fj .

Just dont think the airbags will let you tow more..they just level the arse end.
:cheers:

Air Bags & Air Suspension Kits

This is a google link you can find them at any parts store of your choice

 

It looks like you need a ball mount or a ball with a raised base that will get it about 2 or 3 inches higher. The trailer is not sitting level, but tilted toward the front. Secondly you might try loading some of the heavier stuff that's in front of the trailer to the back end of the trailer to shift the weight. When these things don't get it all done, I would suggest that air shocks would probably come the closest to giving you what you are after. I used them before for similar situations and it really wowrked out well. Not very expensive either and you can get it done at Sears and backup is available everywhere Sears is located.
Now, how does one find such a piece of property? Looks rather desolate. I guess you must feel safe or you wouldn't be there. I thought that gringos could not own property in Mexico. that only Mexicans could own Mexican property. Tell us all about it. Inquiring minds must know.

 

Hi all! And thanks for the welcome!

I think the air bags sound like the best solution for the ride height issue since its only a few times a year max I'd be pulling the trailer. The pop-up had electric brakes so stopping was not a problem at all, I find the brakes of the FJ so be top notch anyway!

About the property in Baja that we are looking at, yes it is remote but I actually feel much safer in Mexico (other than TJ and some border areas) than when I'm visiting my Wifes brother in San Diego! Ownership of land by non-mexicans is only allowed outside the 100km from a intl border or 50 km inland from a ocean or sea. So this property is just within the zone that can be owned. The beach properties you see for sale are done through a bank trust (usually 50 to 10 year leases), its buyer beware though and it is very wise to do it through a reputable real estate lawyer!

--cheers

Mike

 

About the property in Baja that we are looking at, yes it is remote but I actually feel much safer in Mexico (other than TJ and some border areas) than when I'm visiting my Wifes brother in San Diego!

You might feel that way, but that doesn't make it true. A lot of very bad things have been happening down there lately. Hotel owners murdered, cops executed, women beheaded. Its not the safe, friendly place that some people think.

 

Would a hitch with torsion bars help? I have a large toy hauler trailer that I tow with a Ford Excursion. You need a special hitch and torsion bars and attachments for the trailer. I believe the torsion bars help distribute the weight to the entire tow vehicle rather than just the hitch point.

As mentioned, trying to reduce the tongue weight by moving heavy items back would help regardless.

I assume you can't move the axle to compensate for the big item tray near the front?