Highlander Boat Trailer

every manufacturer of trailers puts a small metal plaque somewhere on
the frame. on my escort trailer it was right on the side - pretty easy to see.
on some older trailers it could actually be on the bottom of the frame
somewhere. If it is an old trailer that is worn pretty good it may be tougher
to find - or maybe its gone. You may have to contact the mfr (if they are still in business) and get a replacement once you prove you own it. Worst case
you could probably get by titling it as a homemade trailer. good luck!!

2006-08-06 08:03:21 by c.j.

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I was wondering if this vehicle can tow a 22 foot pontoon boat and trailer with a 60HP motor (it was from around 2000, not sure on that model). I've Google'd and see that the capacity might be 3500 lbs, but in the manual it lists 3500 lbs and 2000 lbs.

The bottom line is, I want to know if it can tow a 22 foot long pontoon.
The pontoon is a "Suntracker" with a 60HP mercury outboard.
22 foot Sun Tracker Regency Pontoon

Your pontoon boat setup weighs 3000 lbs with the engine. Add some more poundage for the trailer and anything you keep on your boat and you're getting up right around 3500 lbs. Your Highlander's towing capacity is 3500 lbs - not sure what you're reading about 2000 lbs in your manual. So, I would say that you could PROBABLY move your setup carefully for short distances, but not long hauls. Get your trailer weighed and be sure!

2008-05-08 14:54:06 by Brandon C

I'm looking for a sporty car or small SUV or hatchback that I can carry a variety of painting sizes in, that I can hitch a small sailboat and trailer to (about 1000 lbs load total), and has some fun element to it. Fun, as in a convertible top, or sporty lines with good acceleration. I drive to the lake on weekends and take my dog and wife too sometimes to go sailing, so a two seater is out. I hitch up the sailboat and then back it down to a lake, so I don't usually drive far with the boat. I will use the car for daily commute. I also go camping and need enough room for a 45 lb canvas tent and gear. The inside needs to be able to hold up to the muddiness that comes with putting a sailboat in and out of the water. Seats should be able to handle rough use of a 50 lb dog. I'm 6'-3" tall and need lots of leg room and head room.
Good gas mileage and reliabilty would be good. I do my paintings from nature, so I may travel a few hours into Arkansas mountains and camp and paint. My paintings probably won't exceed 3' long. Here's the list I'm considering:

1. VW GTI (It looks like a Golf/Rabbit, but has lot more speed) hatchack, tons of headroom, legroom, good storage, good MPG, fairly reliable
2. Honda Element- I could even sleep in it, super reliable, not sure about acceleration, haven't driven one yet.
3. Subaru Forester- Great all around, dependable, but doesn't seem very sporty or fun compared to some others. Average acceleration.
4. VW Beetle convertible, or hatchback, fun car, great head room, small storage, average to poor reliability.
5. Toyota Highlander- very reliable, spacious, good for towing, not particularly sporty though, average MPG.
6. BMW Z3 and other roadsters- very sporty, but no back seat, no can do.
7. VW Jetta TDI wagon- No thrills, but amazing gas mileage, good storage.
8. Saab 9-3 convertible- sporty, but not much storage room for tent.
9. Scion Xb- good storage, not very outdoorsy, more of an urban car.
10. Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV 4, my wife has a CR-V already..... but she doesn't want me taking it to the lake and getting it full of sand and mud. Would like something sportier or more fun.

Any suggestions? Happy New Year!

I guess for some reason you don't want a pickup?? 1) Pulling power 2) Has lots of room 3) Trucks do well in mud 4) Has plenty of room for your dog. 5) Arkansas mountains.........Hmmm, I suggest you get a truck with a camper shell for the paintings.

2010-12-30 20:41:49 by MATTHEW