can you explain further? Just don't tow a trailer that's too long basically?
What can you safely tow WITH a 40?
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can you explain further? Just don't tow a trailer that's too long basically?
According to owner's manual for both '79 BJ40 and '83 BJ42:
Trailer weight, plus the cargo you put in the trailer, must not exceed 2500 lb. (1135 kg).
When towing a trailer, you must not exceed the Gross Combination Weight Rating (sum of the vehicle weight and the trailer weight, each fully loaded) as listed below:
Hardtop - less than 7000lb (3175 kg)
Station Wagon - less than 7500 lb (3400 kg)
In addition, never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Certification Regulation Plate on the left front body hinge pillar...
Trailer tongue load must not exceed 250 lb (115 kg) with the trailer fully loaded (they also recommend tongue load be 10% of total trialer weight, and they recommend trailers with surge type brakes) They also recommend you do not use 5th gear if you have a 5-speed.
Trailer weight, plus the cargo you put in the trailer, must not exceed 2500 lb. (1135 kg).
When towing a trailer, you must not exceed the Gross Combination Weight Rating (sum of the vehicle weight and the trailer weight, each fully loaded) as listed below:
Hardtop - less than 7000lb (3175 kg)
Station Wagon - less than 7500 lb (3400 kg)
In addition, never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Certification Regulation Plate on the left front body hinge pillar...
Trailer tongue load must not exceed 250 lb (115 kg) with the trailer fully loaded (they also recommend tongue load be 10% of total trialer weight, and they recommend trailers with surge type brakes) They also recommend you do not use 5th gear if you have a 5-speed.
You also have to think of the legal ramifications if you hit someone when towing more than allowed. Check your local laws.
I towed a good sized car trailer loaded with an FJ40 with my Tacoma for 300mi. Had I hit someone it would have been bad.
I towed a good sized car trailer loaded with an FJ40 with my Tacoma for 300mi. Had I hit someone it would have been bad.
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Thanks for all the advice guys. It will probably be a while before I try to tow it, but if I do I'll take the "slow and steady" test run. Might be a good idea to stop by the local scales just so I know exactly what I'm working with.
I'll definitely give an update with how it goes if I do.
It just sucks, I bought the Baja so that the wife and kiddos would like the camping thing a little better, but now I can't bring the 40 to play in. Sure the 80 is fun but there are trails around ere that are a little tight for that brick.
I just want to have my cake and eat it to....
I'll definitely give an update with how it goes if I do.
It just sucks, I bought the Baja so that the wife and kiddos would like the camping thing a little better, but now I can't bring the 40 to play in. Sure the 80 is fun but there are trails around ere that are a little tight for that brick.
I just want to have my cake and eat it to....