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Old 03-09-09, 11:45 AM
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Just showing off my favorite accessory for the GX



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Nice pics. How does the GX do towing the boat?

I am looking at a 21ft Everglades which I plan to pull w/my GX.
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Surprisingly well. Coming form an '07 Tundra w/ 5.7 I expected to be dissapointed. The boat/trailer weighs about 4800. I am VERY pleased.
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Originally Posted by BrentGX470
Surprisingly well. Coming form an '07 Tundra w/ 5.7 I expected to be dissapointed. The boat/trailer weighs about 4800. I am VERY pleased.

Very nice boat. Do you use brake controller? How is the braking? I am thinking of buying boat too.
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Is there a huge differance between the Tundra and GX in towing?

Why did you get rid of the Tundra anyway?
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The Tundra was totalled in the last ice storm we had. There is a HUGE difference between the two in towing. I'd be willing to bet the Tundra would outrun the GX even with the boat hooked to it.

The boat trailer has 4 wheel disc brakes and pretty much stops itself.

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Tree or pole?
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BrentGX470, did you install the Lexus $600+ hitch or an aftermark hitch? I have a small utility trailer I tow once in a while.
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Factory tow package
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Did you install the 6klb hitch. I just did on my gx. going to be towing a boat in at about 5k. How does the gx handle the load. are you having to use 4 low to pull it out of water at all. Thanks, I am a new gx owner, but years of towing experience. Just not with something this small.
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