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09-10-2015, 10:29 AM
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Retired
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Sundeland, MA
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Do you really need a V8?
Save your $$$$ you really don't need a V8 Duramax/Allison to haul a V-Nose.....well that was what my DW was hoping for 
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09-10-2015, 10:50 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Hawkins, Texas
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Well the RAV 4 4 cylinder engine is only rated to tow 1500 pounds, and the 6 cylinder engine is only rated to 2000 pounds without the tow package and with the tow package 3500. I tow a small aluminium boat with my RAV 4 4 cylinder and it is all the Toyota wants for sure. Also the shorter wheel base of the TV the more problems towing, the Toyota is a very short wheel base. I would not recommend this towing arrangement.
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09-10-2015, 10:52 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: canada
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Should be fine. Lol
2014 Rockwood Roo 233s
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09-10-2015, 10:54 AM
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Retired
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Sundeland, MA
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I think this is the JOKES and HUMOR section
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GMC Sierra 3500HD Z71 6.6L Duramax/Allison
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09-10-2015, 11:14 AM
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(Dry Huunday)
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eastern North Carolina
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Just make sure you do a tire upgrade to a set of LT's on the RAV and you will be good to go! 
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2015 Coachmen Catalina 303RLS
2016 Chevy Silverado LT 2500HD Duramax
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09-10-2015, 11:18 AM
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Georgia Rally Coordinator
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: GA
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I think I'd just put a lift kit on the Rav Later RJD
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09-10-2015, 12:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Minnesota
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No you don't need a V8. My truck is a little ol' six cylinder and does just fine! 
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1996 Holiday Rambler
2012 Ram 2500HD CTD
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09-10-2015, 02:21 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by clr
Well the RAV 4 4 cylinder engine is only rated to tow 1500 pounds, and the 6 cylinder engine is only rated to 2000 pounds without the tow package and with the tow package 3500. I tow a small aluminium boat with my RAV 4 4 cylinder and it is all the Toyota wants for sure. Also the shorter wheel base of the TV the more problems towing, the Toyota is a very short wheel base. I would not recommend this towing arrangement.
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clr, this was posted in the Jokes and Humor section.
i'm sure the OP isn't using the RAV to tow. 
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2016 PrimeTime TracerAIR 255, pushing a 2014 Ford F150 SCREW XTR 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost w/Max Tow Package
4pt Equal-i-zer WDH and 1828lbs of payload capacity
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09-10-2015, 02:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
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I used a 6 cyl in my motorhome to tow a 34' tri axel boat trailer all over the usa and canada..............................wait it was a 6v53 detroit,still a 6!
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09-10-2015, 02:38 PM
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Who Dares, Wins
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Chester County, PA
Posts: 7,063
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 Wait till those weight police get here... LOL
They taken themselves SO SERIOUSLY they will not want to hear this is the J / H section!
I had a Chevy Cruse for a few days when my 2500 was in the shop for some upgrades... Thought about taking a pic of it hooked up to the TT!! LOL I did like the 66 MPG... 
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09-10-2015, 02:49 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 1,024
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Funny!
One of these days, I'm going to park my iQ in front of Rocky and take a pic....yep, a 1.3 liter engine CAN tow 8,000 pounds! (NOT!)
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