Expert Answers about Toyota 4Runner

• Does Warranty on Trailer Tires Cover Property Damage and Bodily Injury
• The Limited 2-year warranty on trailer tire # AM10235 covers the tire construction, workmanship. But if it fails because something is wrong with the tire the warranty would not cover damage or harm caused to you, the vehicle or others. Your insurance company would be the one to call on that. It would be hard to determine if a blowout was caused by workmanship or materials or an act of God, nail in the road, excessive heat and so on. It sounds like you may have some experience with trailer...
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• Circuits and Functions Supported by 4-Pole Flat Trailer Wiring
• In 4-pole flat type trailer wiring such as part # 002220 the tail light circuit (also known as the running light circuit) is usually assigned to the brown wire which connects to the pin next to the ground pin. You can see this in the photo I linked for you. This type of wiring format does not support an additional circuit for +12V auxiliary power as might be needed to top off a trailer-mounted battery or to operate a jack or winch on the trailer. Other wiring formats with additional circuits...
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• Convert-A-Ball Multi-Hitch Ball Mount Fits Ball, Lunnete Ring, Clevis Hook, and Spade Couplers
• If you plan to tow a variety of trailers including those with couplers that accept 1-7/8 inch, 2 inch, 2-5/16 inch balls, along with trailers that have a lunnette ring, spade, or clevis, then this is the ball mount for you. The cushioned part is made of a very dense rubber-like composite material that can absorb a lot of weight and shock, so I think it will work well for your application. I have included a link to a video review for this ball mount. I have also included a link to our FAQ...
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• Scale For Determining Travel Trailer Tongue Weight
• We have an option for you so you can know exactly what the tongue weight on your RV is, but because they come in so many shapes and sizes, and because how a trailer is loaded can make the tongue weight vary significantly, a guesstimate is not something you'll want to rely on by any means. That said, generally it's somewhere in the range of 10 percent to 15 percent, but I very strongly recommend verifying any tongue weight with a simple tongue weight scale: - Tongue Weight Scale for Campers...
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• What is the Warranty on the Thule Helium Aero Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Rack
• The Thule Helium Aero bike rack, # TH9043PRO, comes with a limited lifetime warranty. I can tell you that I have seen hundreds of bike racks, installed them, tested them, fixed them, and the Helium is by far my favorite. It will not disappoint you. The cradles are the most advanced of any rack and feature road dampening pads. It also comes with an integrated cable lock, anti-rattle built-in and weighs only 19-1/2 pounds. I have included a link to a video review of this rack for you. If...
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• Will Using Weight Distribution System Improve Engine Performance on 1989 Toyota 4Runner When Towing
• The main purpose of a weight distribution system would be to reduce sway and the strain on rear suspension, as well as improve steering, when towing your Vintage travel trailer with your 1989 Toyota 4Runner. Using a weight distribution system really is a great idea but it would not have any affect on the performance of your engine. I have included an article which covers common weight distribution and sway control questions. When it comes to performance of your 4Runner, one recommendation...
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• How Many Ports Does MB Sturgis Horizontal 2-Stage Propane Regulator Have
• The MB Sturgis Horizontal 2-Stage Propane Regulator # 108221 has two ports in total. One is a 1/4 inch female inlet and the other is a 3/8 inch female outlet.
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• Display on Tekonsha P3 Remains Lit Once Vehicle is Shut Off
• After 15-20 minutes of no movements the Tekonsha P3 like most brake controllers, will go into a sleep mode. While in the sleep mode, the controller will draw a minuscule amount of voltage that is nowhere near enough to run down the battery even after several weeks. The brake controllers are specifically designed not to have an on/off switch because the fear is that if the controller is turned off the user could forget to turn it back on and unintentionally end up towing with an inoperable...
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• How Many Lumens And What Is The Color Temperature Of The Peterson Mini Utility Light M290?
• I spoke to both Optronics and Peterson about getting the info you need and I have it listed below. Optronics Opti-Brite LED Strip Light for RVs # ILL77CBB Color Temp: 5850k Lumens: 220 (effective) - 360 (raw) Optronics Uni-Lite LED Mini Trailer Utility Light w/ Grommet # UCL11CKB Color Temp: 5974k Lumens: 16.5 Peterson Great White LED Mini Utility Light # M290 Color Temp: 5000k Lumens: 30
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• Are Hazard Flasher Immunity And Prolonged Stop Features Available With Brake Controller
• With a brake controller like the Primus IQ, part # TK90160 on your 2011 4Runner, the hazard flasher immunity is no issue since the 4Runner has separate stop and turn signals. I called my contact at Tekonsha and they said there were problems several years ago when flashers were used but it would not be problem with the newer brake controllers. When sitting with your foot on the brake for prolonged periods, the amount of braking current applied will decrease, but as soon as you touch the...
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• Do the Aries AeroTread Running Board Have a Warranty?
• The AeroTread Running Boards w/ Custom Installation Kit # AA2061025 that you are looking at for a 2016 Toyota 4Runner Limited carries a limited lifetime warranty from Aries.
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• Can One Valterra W01-1573 Self-Regulating Cable Be Used on Water Supply Line and Holding Tank
• You could certainly install the # W01-1573 heating cable in the manner you described. It would do a great job on the supply line, but how effective it would be on the tank will depend on the tank's capacity and size. Unfortunately, Valterra couldn't provide a 'rule of thumb' on the size of tank this particular set up would be best with. I'd run the line straight against the supply line, and run the element serpentine fashion on the underside of the tank, keeping the loops about a foot...
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• Is There A Round Utility Light With Grommet That Has A Color Temp Of 5000k?
• With the Optronics Uni-Lite LED Mini Trailer Utility Light w/ Grommet # UCL11CKB having a Color Temp of 5974k and 16.5 Lumens, it is quite a bit higher than what you are looking for. However, the Command Electronics LED Bullet Utility Light with Grommet # 328-ET003184CWM will be a little brighter at 23 Lumens, but it does get a lot closer to the color temp you want at 5200k. This will be the closest we can get in this style of light.
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• Is Bottom Clamp of TH7520970001 Part 753-2854
• No, they are different; the Replacement Bottom Mounting Clamp # 753-2854 has a different hole to hole measurement (4") as the Mounting Kit # TH7520970001 (3-7/8").
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• Does 7-Pin Adapter For Go Power Portable Solar Kit Require Solar Controller
• You will still need a solar controller when using the 7-Pin Trailer Adapter for Go Power Portable Solar Kits # 34270357. So it won't replace a solar controller it will actually plug right into it (via your 7-way) when using a portable solar panel like the Go Power Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller - 130 Watt Solar Panel # 34282730 or 200 Watt Solar Panel # 34282610.
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• How to Best Discourage Theft of Bikes
• You're right. Any lock can be defeated by a thief with the time and sometimes the tools to do so. Locks are primarily included on items like bike racks to act as deterrents. In other words, to an extent they "work" sometimes just by encouraging the thief to take another bike that will be easier to steal than yours. Bolt cutters, hack saws and other tools can make short work of stealing a bike or a bike rack or both. There is, sadly, no such thing as "theft-proof". The best way to decrease...
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• Can the Go Power DuraLite Charge A Jackery 500 Generator?I have a few questions regarding this pa
• Yes, the Go Power DuraLite Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller # GP66FR is compatible with your pre-wired ZAMP port on your trailer, and you will not need any additional adapters. You may also want to check the polarity of your Zamp plug as they have been known to wire things backwards. I have included an FAQ that goes into a bit more detail on this. For your Jackery 500 it is not recommended to bypass the included charge controller however this panel does has both an...
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• How Far Should You Retract A Ram Electric Trailer Jack
• The Electric Jack w/ Footplate and 7-Way Plug - A-Frame # EJ-3527-BBX should stop before it reaches the pin and clip that holds the drop leg. Most people will typically stop as soon as they're a few inches above the ground to avoid having to wait for it to fully retract as long as it will clear while towing the trailer. The sticker is mostly there to prevent people from pinching down on the pin and clip and is more of a guide.
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• What Are The Color Options For The Malone Aero 58 inch bars - Item # MPG216
• I contacted the manufacturer and the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack, Item # MPG216, with the 58 inch bars you referenced only comes in silver. To get a rack that fits your 2017 Toyota 4Runner with a black finish, I recommend the Thule Evo Raised Rail Feet # TH710401, 53" WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711420, as well as locks # TH450400. It has a 165-lbs capacity. A more economical option is the Curt Roof Rack for Raised Side Rails # C18118 with a 150 lb capacity. I have attached some videos...
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• What Does No Lockout Mean On the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler
• The lockout feature does not apply to fixed trailer couplers such as the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler w/ Jack Hole part # DM14793-97. The lockout feature only applies to surge brake actuators and the ability to close the proportioning valve so that the trailer can reverse without locking up the brakes.
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