Towing??
08-20-2012, 08:01 PM
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Towing??
Has anyone tried towing with their xD.
I am talking like a small camping trailer (tear drop, motor cycle trailer) or the like?
If so, what Tow kit did you get?
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I am talking like a small camping trailer (tear drop, motor cycle trailer) or the like?
If so, what Tow kit did you get?
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08-20-2012, 10:25 PM
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I have never towed with the xD, but I found this info. I hope it helps you some what.
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...railer+hitches.
I hope this link works, never cut and pasted a link either.
But if it does not work, just type in "trailer hitches" in the search field. You will find a thread labeled "FYI on xD trailer hitches".
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https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...railer+hitches.
I hope this link works, never cut and pasted a link either.
But if it does not work, just type in "trailer hitches" in the search field. You will find a thread labeled "FYI on xD trailer hitches".
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08-20-2012, 10:25 PM
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check out:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...ghlight=towing
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...ghlight=towing
you can get the hitch through etrailer.com for starters.
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...ghlight=towing
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...ghlight=towing
you can get the hitch through etrailer.com for starters.
08-21-2012, 12:00 PM
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Thanks for the info. I will look into these options. I alreadsy have the roof rack for my kayak, but would like to free up space inside the car for when we go camping. It was a bit tight even with me down sizing the gear this year.
08-22-2012, 12:06 PM
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That's really cool McBrew.
I done sized over a year ago from an SUV to my xD and am still adjusting to the size of things I can carry.
What kind of towing attachment do you have?
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I done sized over a year ago from an SUV to my xD and am still adjusting to the size of things I can carry.
What kind of towing attachment do you have?
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08-22-2012, 12:39 PM
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I installed a Curt hitch. It used all factory mounting points and required no drilling. The wiring was pretty standard... You need a converter box, and I opted for a powered Hopkins one. "Powered" means it only takes a signal from the lighting circuits on the car, but actually powered the trailer lights directly from the xD's battery.
09-09-2012, 01:01 AM
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You are the man Mc Brew. Gotta give you credit with the towing thing.
The xD can certainly move more than just people I see.
Do you miss it since you got the Subaru?
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The xD can certainly move more than just people I see.
Do you miss it since you got the Subaru?
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09-24-2012, 02:25 AM
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Not putting down the xD... Quality was what I expected for $15k.
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