Recent content by lovetoski

The inverter does tap off of the traction battery. Only downside (which seems minor to me) is that the motor will auto start to recharge the traction battery. But if you look at the other side of that coin, no dual battery wiring and no solar panels. There was some discussion in another...

Toyota website says 288V.

I am confused by the website as well. You could go to a dealer and place a deposit, which is a contract based in part on the data on their website. Hard to rationalize how they can put incorrect data there. To reinforce the 1100lb theory, here is a page from the owners manual. Of course...

Not the first time I am wrong for sure. Scott Brady article & Toyota website both say 5037 though. What is it in truth?

Ok, I have a math head-ache...GVWR is 6835, curb weight is 5037, which means a payload of 1798. What am I missing?

Have been thinking more about how a 2400w inverter (plus the engine recharge) could be used. Across many forums there are threads about cpap machines and heaters for overnight. Either of these could be used without having to add a second battery, or running the start battery down. You could run...

I just googled LX600 curb weight, and it did drop 440 lbs from the LX570, in part due to the use of an aluminum roof. So you nailed it!

Thanks Lenny for posting the owners manual & Sandroad for explaining the 12v battery and hybrid battery charging logic. Pages 511 - 518 cover the use of the 120V AC outlet. They use examples of a toaster, electric grill and external lights so they clearly intended for this to be used. It's...

Lots of pro/cons being discussed. The much higher fuel mileage is a plus compared to my 60/80/200. The “potential” to tap into the hybrid battery is intriguing. Interested to see what we all learn in the future.

Lots of great posts on here so far with insights/comments/specs on the new LC250/LX550/4R. One topic I haven't seen discussed is whether the hybrid battery can be used for anything besides running the hybrid motor. Since the LC250 comes stock with a good sized "second" battery, how does that...

@Jerz - thanks for posting this option. Two questions please: how did they run the weboost wire into the cab? Second, do you know if this rack can work on an LX570? Thankyou.

Interesting thread. Especially the advocacy from @Pskhaat for the performance of the Defender LTX, despite the "gooberish" aesthetics. LOL. In the often recommended 275/70 R18 size, the Defender LTX is an E rated LT tire and a 125 load index. It's heavier than the popular Toyo AT3 at 57 vs...

Hi all, I have a 2008 LX. I am installing a Weboost Drive Reach OTR. I decided to put the Booster into the bottom of the center console. The included antenna wire isn't long enough to run out the back hatch. Is there a clean way to run the wire to the roof via the door molding? The molding...

I have both a Subaru and LX with summer and winter tires. I hate the hassle of getting the TPMS sensors reprogrammed twice per year. The Launch tool looks like a great solution. I could swap tires and reprogram TPMS in my garage, on my schedule. However, one of the videos on how the tool works...

Fold up middle seats and have them sit in the third row.