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    Posted: 30 Oct 2018 at 2:40pm
I would add that an individual should be at least conversant with the terms and issues. Those who have been on this forum for any amount of time know that we get these kinds of questions all the time. Usually of the form: "I just bought an R-pod XYZ. It's empty weight is 2800 lbs. Can I tow it with my Yugo Cumquat that is rated for 2801 towing capacity?"

And we go downhill from there...
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Posts: 5290 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Oct 2018 at 2:44pm
+1 And if the Cumquat is unibody then forget it LOL
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Oct 2018 at 3:33pm
Go big or stay on the porch... That's how we roll...
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Posts: 5290 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Oct 2018 at 4:15pm
And I can swing right around my new front porch (now 13 feet higher to avoid hurricane flooding) thanks to my nice maneuverable little SUV TV. Color matched to the RPod too. And get 1/2 the fuel burn and a nice crisp car like ride when not towing. 2 each his own as they say...
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Oct 2018 at 5:45pm

Well, not all of us wish to conform to traditional standards and thought. I've been shopping for a new TV for some time and this is my current prospect:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/332840827312

I just don't want to drive a gas guzzling 4 cyl. all the time, when I'm not towing. I think, with the right hitch setup, I can make this thing work. Also, I'm rather smitten by the idea of having the turn signal lamps (I think that is what they are) on the "B" pillar - kind of unique!



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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Oct 2018 at 6:31pm
Originally posted by doxielover

I recently purchased a 2015 Toyota Highlander LE Plus with the assumption and being told by the sales person that it had a tow capacity of 5,000 pounds.  Now that I'm checking the manual, it says only 2000 towing capacity.  I'm heart sick.  Have I truly messed up?  Is there a way to fix this?
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I was a little heart sick (in sympathy) when I read this. I think your mention of returning to the dealer is a good first step. Explain the problem, as you have above, and see what (if anything) they might be willing to do to help. Maybe, trusting what offgrid says about the equipment needed to upgrade to 5K towing specifications, they might (keep fingers crossed) be willing to negotiate on those upgrades. You'll just have to see what they are receptive to.

I hope all goes well and that you will keep us up to date, as the situation develops.

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Very kewl.  Postwar German 3 wheel microcar. I've seen the Messerschmitt before but not one of these. Messerschmitt claimed to get 87 mpg, not bad for the 1950's. Yeah those look like turn signals, the early VW's had semaphore turn signals at the same location.  What's the tow rating on that bad boy and can you use a WDH on it? Tongue
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Posts: 3419 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Oct 2018 at 6:53pm
Room to carry those Honda duals too.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Oct 2018 at 6:56pm
Originally posted by offgrid

Very kewl.  Postwar German 3 wheel microcar. I've seen the Messerschmitt before but not one of these. Messerschmitt claimed to get 87 mpg, not bad for the 1950's. Yeah those look like turn signals, the early VW's had semaphore turn signals at the same location.  What's the tow rating on that bad boy and can you use a WDH on it? Tongue


Tow rating??? I don't need no stinking tow rating!      It's whatever I want it to be......I suppose.

I saw one of the old bugs with the "pop out" turn signals for sale, a few days ago. It was a little more "project" than I would want to take on, however.

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Posts: 5290 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Oct 2018 at 7:07pm
A semaphore type 1 VW is worth its weight in gold now if restored though....wish I still had my '56 bug...or better yet my old 1960 Westy bus, first RV I ever owned. 
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