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I have an 02 and can only give you my experience for my vehicle. Companies that make good hitches are Draw-tite, Reese, Hidden Hitch. The old Avalons have a 2000lb capacity. The new ones 1000lbs. That includes the trailer itself and cargo inside, so I would be very cautious at the weight you describe above.
I put the Draw tite on myself after undercoating it and letting it dry for a day in the sun. It basically bolted on but they was a tricky bracket that need to be put in and the exhaust hanger need to be taken down, if I remember correctly. Every fit perfect though. I torqued the bolts to the exact setting in the directions.
The wiring, they make an interface called a Modulite with a 4 prong hookup. I used industrial strength velcro to attach it to the inside lip of the trunk, under the trunk fascia. I had a electrical technician splice it in one of the wires for the rear lights. I ran it in the car, not outside the car, with the other wiring.
It has been working for years. Two days ago, I picked up about 1400lbs of screened fill, from a nursery in my trailer. The are some hills to get home. It was about as much weight as I care to tow. I always tow with the OD OFF!! and I change the tranny fluid and filter every 30-40K.
You can get more info on the net.
good luck
abfisch
Has anyone else had problems with these wipers?
Alternatively, you could use a bumper repair service. These guys repair just the damaged area in-place with excellent results, and it could end up costing you about $100.
Look for a bumper repair service in your area. An example is:
http://www.bumpermedic.com/
http://www.bumperman.com/
Y'all darn Yankees parallel park by FEEL!
I also bought the body side moulding for my wife's 2006 Avalon Limited however, it did not come with instructions.
I intend to install it myself but do not know exactly how high I should install it on the door. I was wondering if you could do me a favor by measuring the distance of the moulding from the bottom lip of the door to the center of the body side moulding. Thank you.
Please disregard my post. I found the procedure to install the body side moulding on post #9114.
For instance... You enable the cruise at a speed of 62 MPH. You tell it to bump up a little faster and you suddenly accelerate to 65, not 63 or 64. Bump up again and you go to 70. Not sure why they did that.
Otherwise it works okay, but I personally wouldn't get it again for the reason stated above.
John
Thanks,
Bob
Steve
I am having a similar situation. 2006 Avalon less than one year old, about 6000 miles. Took one trip of about 150 miles.
Discovered many small splash like areas on front hood of paint eaten away, like BUG splats.
Saw regional (southeast) rep and he refused to take any responsibility or offer any help.
I contacted national headquarters in Calif. and asked for arbitration forms.
Have you heard of others with this problem and did your dealership offer to repaint.
Thanks.
Marco
Bob
Bob
Thanks,
Confused in Columbus
How easy is it to install the moldings, or do you suggest I use a dealer service department. Yes, a special 3-M cleaner is recommended before applying the molding.
I've seen the cost via the Internet about $30 less than the dealer for parts alone.
Installation locally is about $100.
Tried a hair dryer but was afraid of damaging paint.
Or if near Atlanta I would love to see it. Thank you...
Obafunque1
Does an anyone know where to get it without costing me an Arm & Leg? Or a part # for it?
Dealer wants like $360 just for the part!
HELP!!!!!