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supra33202
post Aug 12 2009, 04:46 PM
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I will tow my 1993 Nissan 240SX with a 2005 Toyota Sienna FWD from my home to race track (about 300 miles) about once a month. The max tow capacity of Sienna is 3500lbs and 240SX is 2700lbs. The tow dolly should be around 500lbs.

Total tow should be 2700+500 = 3200lbs. I think it should be fine with 6 extra rims/tires in the back trunk of Sienna.

I know getting a pickup truck and a trailer is my best solution, but I don't have enough garage space for storing a trailer. So, tow dolly is my best option right now.

I am very new to towing/tow dolly. Could you confirm these are all I need for towing my 240SX with Sienna?

1) 2005 Toyota Sienna tow receiver (Part number: 78270) $149.95
http://store.uhaul.com/hitch_detail.aspx?id=3698

2) Class II Ball Mount 3-1/4" Drop $19.95 (I am not how much drop is needed)
http://store.uhaul.com/master_product_detail.aspx?id=264

3) 2" Hitch Ball, 2-9/16" Shank Length $10.95 (Shank diameter 3/4")
http://store.uhaul.com/master_product_detail.aspx?id=424

4) T-One Vehicle (Custom Fit For The 2005 Toyota Sienna Van) $43.89
http://www.etrailer.com/p-118304.htm

5) Magnetic Towing Light Kit, 20 ft. Long Cord $39.95
http://www.etrailer.com/p-C-ATL20A.htm

6) DEMCO TOW-IT™ 2 TOW DOLLIES $1799.99
http://auto.sears.com/Item.htm?mediaCode=W...catalogId=10625

Did I miss anything? Will my setup work? Any other suggestions?

Another question that I have is the hitch pin? Do I need it?
http://www.amazon.com/5-Hitch-Pin-Spring-Clip/dp/B000B6CSEY

Thanks! :)
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wellmax1
post Aug 12 2009, 10:18 PM
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you are right at the max towing capacity.

do not know the miles on your van, but you will want to watch transmission, I would get it flushed at 30K then again at 60K if you are towing at this level.

stopping is the main problem: does the tow dolly have some type of brake, I would try to get one with brakes.

I tow a travel trailer and I can pull it find, but when some so/in/so pulls out in front of you then stops to make a left turn you must be able to stop the load in a reasonable distance.

with no trailer brakes its almost like the load starts pushing you faster the harder you push the brake petal.

Just a heads up from someone who has been there!!!!
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