Don White wrote:
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On Aug 4, 6:36 pm, "Don White" wrote:
"hk" wrote in message

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Reggie is a coward; there's no need to pay any attention to him.
He claimes he wins awards in imaginary photo contests. Last time I
played
monopoly, I won second prize in a beauty contest. I suspect our awards
have the same validity.
What's with Waylon quoting posts from years back at every opportunity?
Either he has a photographic memory, or he keeps files on everyone.

Uh, wafa just said that.. try thinking for yourself, or at least try
to keep up...

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I really think you should sue those cops who bounced you down the stairs on
your noggin.
I bet you would be entitled to millions.
FYI: I read JimHs post *AFTER* I pressed the send button on mine.




I suspect WAitaLoogy is bounced down the steps by the cops about once a
week. Fortunately, he always lands on his head.

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John McCain - Same old politics, same failed policies.

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:27:12 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Mon, 4 Aug 2008 13:05:48 -0700 (PDT), "
wrote:

Any idea about that 45 MPH limit of Highlander? Is a Nissan PathFinder
a better choice?

Thanks in advance for any suggestion.

I think Toyota is covering their backside from possible legal issues.
Do they offer a "trailer towing package" as an option that will permit
full highway speeds? If so, that's what you want. If not, why not
consider a crew-cab Toyota Tundra with a rear cap? It's about the
same price, will carry almost as many people, a lot more
luggage/cargo, and will pull your trailer with ease at any speed you'd
care to drive.

Speaking of towing, I think I have a trailer problem.

My youngest took the Ranger out today towing behind a Dodge 2500 4X4
with tow package and he said he had a hell of a time with the trailer.

I wonder if I have some kind of brake problem - or even more to the
point, have had for a while.

I told him to take it to the local trailer shop and have it looked at.

Everytime I stop on the highway I carefully touch the wheel rim and the hub
to check for excess heat buildup.

Don White wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:27:12 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Mon, 4 Aug 2008 13:05:48 -0700 (PDT), "
wrote:

Any idea about that 45 MPH limit of Highlander? Is a Nissan PathFinder
a better choice?

Thanks in advance for any suggestion.
I think Toyota is covering their backside from possible legal issues.
Do they offer a "trailer towing package" as an option that will permit
full highway speeds? If so, that's what you want. If not, why not
consider a crew-cab Toyota Tundra with a rear cap? It's about the
same price, will carry almost as many people, a lot more
luggage/cargo, and will pull your trailer with ease at any speed you'd
care to drive.
Speaking of towing, I think I have a trailer problem.

My youngest took the Ranger out today towing behind a Dodge 2500 4X4
with tow package and he said he had a hell of a time with the trailer.

I wonder if I have some kind of brake problem - or even more to the
point, have had for a while.

I told him to take it to the local trailer shop and have it looked at.

Everytime I stop on the highway I carefully touch the wheel rim and the hub
to check for excess heat buildup.




A "hell of a time with the trailer" could be a descriptor of all manner
of problems, or none, depending upon what the driver was doing at the
time. As an example, if I try to back up my trailer without the
electrical cord plugged in and without the brakes locked out, it won't
back up. There's nothing wrong with the trailer; the surge disk brake
actuator either needs the complete electrical circuit or the lockout.

On Aug 4, 6:50*pm, "Don White" wrote:
wrote in message

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On Aug 4, 6:36 pm, "Don White" wrote:

"hk" wrote in message

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Reggie is a coward; there's no need to pay any attention to him.
He claimes he wins awards in imaginary photo contests. Last time I
played
monopoly, I won second prize in a beauty contest. I suspect our awards
have the same validity.

What's with Waylon quoting posts from years back at every opportunity?
Either he has a photographic memory, or he keeps files on everyone.

Uh, wafa just said that.. try thinking for yourself, or at least try
to keep up...

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I really think you should sue those cops who bounced you down the stairs on
your noggin.
I bet you would be entitled to millions.
FYI: *I read JimHs post *AFTER* I pressed the send button on mine.

Great minds think alike.

I think Reggie has brought up things that Harry posted some 10 years
ago.

Obsessed?

JimH wrote:
On Aug 4, 6:50 pm, "Don White" wrote:
wrote in message

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On Aug 4, 6:36 pm, "Don White" wrote:

"hk" wrote in message
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Reggie is a coward; there's no need to pay any attention to him.
He claimes he wins awards in imaginary photo contests. Last time I
played
monopoly, I won second prize in a beauty contest. I suspect our awards
have the same validity.
What's with Waylon quoting posts from years back at every opportunity?
Either he has a photographic memory, or he keeps files on everyone.
Uh, wafa just said that.. try thinking for yourself, or at least try
to keep up...

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I really think you should sue those cops who bounced you down the stairs on
your noggin.
I bet you would be entitled to millions.
FYI: I read JimHs post *AFTER* I pressed the send button on mine.

Great minds think alike.

I think Reggie has brought up things that Harry posted some 10 years
ago.

Obsessed?


Obsessed and an e-coward.

"Jim" wrote in message
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Don't forget the brakes, you guys. It might have some bearing on Toyota's
recommendation


Something that has always been a question in my head:

Most states require brakes on trailers over 3000 lbs. Now, that, to me
is dumb to begin with. I can't think of a typical light duty truck, car,
SUV or whatever that has brakes designed to stop itself *plus* an additional
3000 lbs in an emergency stop. That could easily be almost twice the weight
the brakes were designed for. Wouldn't brakes on *all* trailers make
sense? At least surge brakes for emergencies.

Over 3000 lbs, the trailer is supposed to have brakes designed to stop the
*trailer* weight in a specified and reasonable distance.
The tow vehicle's braking capacity really doesn't come into play in meeting
this requirement.

I am not sure how it really works with surge brakes, but I know every
trailer I've towed with electric brakes, from a 7000 lb car trailer to a
15,500 lb fifth wheel were capable of locking up all the wheels equipped
with brakes. The 7k car trailer had brakes on all four wheels. I can't
remember how many of the 6 wheels (triple axle) were equipped with brakes on
the fifth wheel, but regardless, it didn't depend on the tow vehicle's
brakes to stop it.

I *do* remember (as you probably do) towing that water logged, 27' Century
on a trailer with non-functioning surge brakes with a 2500 series Dodge
Ram. The damn boat and trailer pushed me right through a red light and
into an intersection and I was only doing about 10-15 mph, slowing down as I
approached the light.

Eisboch

Eisboch wrote:
"Jim" wrote in message
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Don't forget the brakes, you guys. It might have some bearing on Toyota's
recommendation


Something that has always been a question in my head:

Most states require brakes on trailers over 3000 lbs. Now, that, to me
is dumb to begin with. I can't think of a typical light duty truck, car,
SUV or whatever that has brakes designed to stop itself *plus* an additional
3000 lbs in an emergency stop. That could easily be almost twice the weight
the brakes were designed for. Wouldn't brakes on *all* trailers make
sense? At least surge brakes for emergencies.

Over 3000 lbs, the trailer is supposed to have brakes designed to stop the
*trailer* weight in a specified and reasonable distance.
The tow vehicle's braking capacity really doesn't come into play in meeting
this requirement.

I am not sure how it really works with surge brakes, but I know every
trailer I've towed with electric brakes, from a 7000 lb car trailer to a
15,500 lb fifth wheel were capable of locking up all the wheels equipped
with brakes. The 7k car trailer had brakes on all four wheels. I can't
remember how many of the 6 wheels (triple axle) were equipped with brakes on
the fifth wheel, but regardless, it didn't depend on the tow vehicle's
brakes to stop it.

I *do* remember (as you probably do) towing that water logged, 27' Century
on a trailer with non-functioning surge brakes with a 2500 series Dodge
Ram. The damn boat and trailer pushed me right through a red light and
into an intersection and I was only doing about 10-15 mph, slowing down as I
approached the light.

Eisboch




The redneck crowd fights brakes on all trailers, regardless of size. I
kid you not.

"HK" wrote in message
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John McCain - Same old politics, same failed policies.


Barrack Obama - He's for "Change" ----- basically every other day.

"hk" wrote in message
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Eisboch wrote:


The redneck crowd fights brakes on all trailers, regardless of size. I kid
you not.



I seriously doubt it has anything to do with lobbying rednecks.

Eisboch

On Aug 4, 6:46*pm, HK wrote:
Don White wrote:
"hk" wrote in message
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Reggie is a coward; there's no need to pay any attention to him.
He claimes he wins awards in imaginary photo contests. Last time I played
monopoly, I won second prize in a beauty contest. I suspect our awards
have the same validity.

What's with Waylon quoting posts from years back at every opportunity?
Either he has a photographic memory, or he keeps files on everyone.

As I stated, Reggie is a coward...more specifically, an *e-coward." He
very carefully reveals almost nothing about himself, but takes notes on
other posters so he can attempt to toss whatever words they post here in
their faces, or, even worse, just make up stuff altogether, without fear
of repercussion.

Our little e-coward claims he posts so anonymously so as to protect
himself from "identity theft," but the real reason is that he is deathly
afraid of being called out by someone and, horror of horrors, being
punched in the nose.

Or maybe he already was punched in the nose, and that's why he works so
hard at hiding his identity.

It really doesn't matter to me. Reggie is 100% schitt, and the ranking
e-coward of rec.boats.

--

John McCain - Same old politics, same failed policies.

There are also a bunch of e-cowards at the other place, some of whom
continue to change their handles so they are not identified and
therefore taking the advantage to flame and insult.