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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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Anyone towing on all four?
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 10:12 AM
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What do you mean by "towing on all four?"
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 10:18 AM
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I think maybe reeves meant was AWD and tow.
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 11:16 AM
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?? AWD ?? Permanent 4WD, right? 4WD with differential locked in and towing?
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 03:00 PM
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I meant flat towing the GX470 behind a motorhome.
Looks like it can be done. The owners manual says not to.
I have found a few posts here from guys towing their GX 470's and I was hoping to hear from a veteran RV guy doing it.
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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That must be some big motorhome to haul almost 5,000 pounds! I guess you would put in neutral, right?
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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 07:26 PM
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If you do decide to tow it, I would recommend starting the motor at every gas stop and running the tranny through all gears for a few minutes to lubricate the seals. The AT will be the vulnerable component in flat towing. I don't know how sensitive it is but the A750 is a continuation of previous 4Runners. Everything else is self lubricating.
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