General vehicle thread

[sakserv]

You're gonna have to squeeze those on there pretty tight. Sounds like just barely enough trailer, depending on the SXS

7 pin isn't that hard to wire in. You will just need to add the +12v to charge the trailer in your situation. Trailer likely doesn't have reverse lights, and that Curt deal will provide the brake signal.

Thanks again for the details! I do appreciate the input. I'm handy, so I think I can DIY it.

The 18' trailer looks like it should be good, but the side load ATV ramps look to be key. The ATVs I had in mind were 46-50 inches wide and the SXS is 12.5 feet long, so 16-17' total unless I'm off?

[00tec]

Thanks again for the details! I do appreciate the input. I'm handy, so I think I can DIY it.

The 18' trailer looks like it should be good, but the side load ATV ramps look to be key. The ATVs I had in mind were 46-50 inches wide and the SXS is 12.5 feet long, so 16-17' total unless I'm off?

A fused 12v from the battery to the hitch should be all you need.

You should be able to get them on there, but you also have to figure in space between and space occupied by your strap method of choice.

Be careful with your weight balance. I have to load my SXS pretty far forward (how it looks anyway) to keep weight on the tongue because there ass heavy.

[newracer]

Then he can rewire it, or can he?

Yes. There are kits that you plug the 4 pin into then run the other wires.

It is a 2015 jeep wrangler. They still only come with a 4 pin. I'm new to pulling trailers and most all of those come with brakes these days, so might as well use.

2 door or 4 door Wrangler?

If 2 door you will be getting close to the limit for towing, if not over, so I'd definitely wire in a brake controller.

This would be easy to wire. Plug in your 4 pin and then run the other wires.
https://www.etrailer.com/Wiring/Curt...BoCrUAQAvD_BwE

[sakserv]

Yes. There are kits that you plug the 4 pin into then run the other wires.



2 door or 4 door Wrangler?

If 2 door you will be getting close to the limit for towing, if not over, so I'd definitely wire in a brake controller.

This would be easy to wire. Plug in your 4 pin and then run the other wires.
https://www.etrailer.com/Wiring/Curt...BoCrUAQAvD_BwE

Again, really appreciate the input and points to consider. It is the Unlimited/4-door Rubicon, which does seem to give me a bit more room, but I am concerned about bumping up against the limit. The trailer is listed at 1950lbs and most atvs seem to be in the 800lbs range, and I believe the unlimited Rubicon is rated to 3500, so I'm hopeful I can make it work.

[newracer]

You are correct that the 4 door is rated to 3500 lbs. I towed a popup camper with mine that was probably a little over 3500 when loaded and didn't have any problems, I did have a brake controller.

[Great-Kazoo]

Thanks, I do have one of the Curt bluetooth brake controllers so I can move it between my two tow vehicles. Seems everyone feels it is straight forward to DIY, so I'll look into that option.

A few issues with that. IF you move them, you'll have to adjust the sensitivity of the controller. Based on the weight difference of the vehicles, including the wiring harness adapters for each vehicle. So IF you're going to move the controller, you have to remember where you put the wiring harness section you took out. It's like going from a stock stereo, to an aftermarket, one needs the correct harness..

There's aftermarket ones available. I'm too lazy to look atm.

https://www.curtmfg.com/part/51526

[00tec]

A few issues with that. IF you move them, you'll have to adjust the sensitivity of the controller. Based on the weight difference of the vehicles, including the wiring harness adapters for each vehicle. So IF you're going to move the controller, you have to remember where you put the wiring harness section you took out. It's like going from a stock stereo, to an aftermarket, one needs the correct harness..

There's aftermarket ones available. I'm too lazy to look atm.

https://www.curtmfg.com/part/51526

His is a bluetooth controlled deal that has no in-cab controller. It goes between the 7 pin on the vehicle and the trailer harness plug, like a dongle. All controlled with his phone, which I imagine has a way to save vehicle profiles.

It's the future, or something

[Great-Kazoo]

His is a bluetooth controlled deal that has no in-cab controller. It goes between the 7 pin on the vehicle and the trailer harness plug, like a dongle. All controlled with his phone, which I imagine has a way to save vehicle profiles.

It's the future, or something

The Jetson's are the future. Me, i'm still partying like it's 1999.

[Fentonite]

I replaced this blown up fuel pump a while back:



The Jeep ran fine for a bit, then didn?t. No gas getting to the carb. Replaced the fuel pump again (cheap and easy), no change. I put the intake hose to the fuel pump into a bottle of gas, sucked it up just fine and ran well. That put the problem somewhere behind the pump. I tried to see if I could suck some gas up through the line to the pump, no resistance, just gas vapor (yum). So,

We pulled the tank today:



The hoses from the tank are rotted through - explains why only pulling air.



All parts are ordered, hopefully...

Well, that took longer than expected. Replaced lines and tank, no go. Couldn?t pull anything through fuel line (pump working fine). Apparently something crawled into and plugged the metal fuel line while tank was off. Blew it out (took 100 psi), reassembled. Finally all vehicles are running again. Not sure what I?ll do with myself now.

[MrPrena]

I know we are not talking about Taco and no one care about payload and tow capacity of a Taco. I am still going to post it up as a reference. thanks for listening/reading about Taco.

Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity
With a maximum towing strength of 6,800 pounds with the proper trailer hitch, you might be wondering how much can a Toyota Tacoma tow around Lakeland without the available towing hitch receiver. Across all Tacoma trim levels, drivers can utilize a reliable towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. No matter if you?re keeping things light or need the extra support to tackle a huge haul, the Tacoma can tow it all, such as small campers, boats, dirt bikes, and more. Here?s a quick breakdown of the Toyota Tacoma towing capacity per trim level:

Tacoma SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road towing capacity: 3,500 pounds
Tacoma TRD Sport towing capacity (when properly equipped): 6,800 pounds
Tacoma TRD Off-Road towing capacity (when properly equipped): 6,700 pounds
Tacoma SR and SR5 payload capacity: 1,685 pounds
Tacoma TRD Sport payload capacity: 1,525 pounds
Tacoma TRD Off-Road payload capacity: 1,395 pounds

https://www.wesleychapeltoyota.com/2...tacoma-towing/