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Old 04-25-2013, 06:28 PM   #1
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Default Hitch ball size?

What size ball fits a Trailmanor receiver?
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Old 04-25-2013, 06:41 PM   #2
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What size ball fits a Trailmanor receiver?
The trailer hitch takes a 2" ball.
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Old 04-25-2013, 06:43 PM   #3
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Thanks! I'm in the market for a used TM and just want to be prepared. BTW, I use a 2" for my boat.
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Old 04-26-2013, 08:00 AM   #4
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Thanks! I'm in the market for a used TM and just want to be prepared. BTW, I use a 2" for my boat.
What are you planning to use as a tow vehicle (TV)? There are lots of good threads on this forum about towing TMs.
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Old 04-26-2013, 10:53 AM   #5
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I have a Toyota Tacoma. V6, 4WD, DCSB that I plan to use. Hopefully, if I keep the weight down, it will be ok.
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Old 04-26-2013, 04:08 PM   #6
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I have a Toyota Tacoma. V6, 4WD, DCSB that I plan to use. Hopefully, if I keep the weight down, it will be ok.
Here's a thread that may be of interest to you....

http://www.trailmanorowners.com/foru...=towing+tacoma
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Old 04-26-2013, 06:31 PM   #7
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Thanks for the link. My Tacoma is an automatic with the factory tow package.
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Old 04-27-2013, 11:24 AM   #8
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Lightbulb For the transmission ...

publicizing a private message we already shared:

Focus on how to control the Toyota Tranny's "lock up" mode. Instructions here, read carefully: http://www.trailmanorowners.com/foru...ead.php?t=5982

After a few days of dong this, you won't even need to look at the RPMs - you'll be able to hear "lock" and "unlock" with your ears, and feel it through your gas pedal. But you must follow that procedure in order to FORCE "lock up" while going uphill. When you're going up a long hill, you don't want the clutch parts slipping on the fluid - THAT'S what causes the heat you're worried about. (It also wears out the Transmission.)
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Old 04-27-2013, 03:03 PM   #9
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Just throwing this out there without trying to offend with what may be obvious to some. Not all balls are the same. Just because you have a 2 inch ball it may not be adequate for your tow. Some are rated for 500tw. Some 800 some higher. Goes with towing rates. Shank size is a factor
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