How Do I Know if I Have Towing Package?
- Thread starter Gebo
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Do you have a hitch?
It's not as simplistic as that. Obviously with an answer like that you don't tow anything.
I dont think the tow package is encoded in the VIN. Some makers include an oil cooler or a larger radiator, almost always you will have a factory installed receiver. You can check and see if its a class 2 or 3 and draw some conclusions from that. The class 2 is usually limited to 3500 lbs and the 3 to 5000 lbs.
After a little search I see that Toyota includes the trailer wiring harness and plug with the tow package. They also include a lower rear gear ratio which translates to lower gas mileage than standard and transmission cooling modifications, although I could not find out what that means, it could be a larger cooler or just a cooler or a fan for the tranny cooler.
Actually, many times, tow package means tow ready or tow capable..... wiring, upgraded cooling, gearing, etc. So it has provisions for a tow hitch but tow hitch is dealer or owner installed. Very creative marketing and use of words.
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If you are turning 5,000 rpms at 30 mph.............you have the towing package. See if you can check the vin # for oem info/go to a dealer for this info.
My toyota sienna has none of that but has the tow package. It does have a engine oil cooler but not extra trans cooler. that's all the sienna gets with the tow package.
The VIN he included is I believe an 09 Toyota Highlander.
Sign up on Toyota owners, you should be able to pull the specs on it by vin (if it is in fact a Toyota.
Tow Prep Package Identification/Information
www.toyotanation.com
Well....I don't have snow shoes--------but I tow my 5,000 pound-30 foot travel trailer literally all over the country.
The Highlanders with tow package spec 5w-30 instead of 20...check the oil cap. Also noted above you can look for the cooler.
Toyotas oil cooler on the tundra is a hockey puck sandwiched off of the filter mount, with two small coolant lines going to it. Small, out of the way, and effective. Probably also easy to add.
tundra tow package gear ratio was 3.7:1 if I recall.
tundra tow package gear ratio was 3.7:1 if I recall.
...and you likely don't need a transmission lubricant cooler with a manual, unless it's pretty severe towing duty. Sometimes, I believe, OEMs cool the rear end first, at times, versus the manual trans...
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Your dealer should be able to pull your Monroney (aka Window sticker)
Everything should be listed there.
There is also an internet service that does this for a (not terribly excessive I think) fee
Everything should be listed there.
There is also an internet service that does this for a (not terribly excessive I think) fee
Monroney Labels
A Monroney Label provides you with factory options packages and pricing, manufacturers MSRP price when new, engine and transmission specifications, standard features and equipment, fuel economy rating, and factory recalls.
monroneylabels.com
