Necessary, or peace of mind?
We have a 2000 4Runner Ltd 4WD 3.4L V6, and an equalizing hitch (w/ sway control) hooking up an 18' 2-axle TT with a GVWR at 4850# (and we are NOT minimalists). Plenty of hills and mountains here in the PNW, and we're looking at long-distance trip - essentially cross country - in 2015.
We're very good about maintenance, both for the car and toad. I get that we're asking a lot from the car, and I also understand that there's peace of mind to be had by adding a transmission cooler.
The question is, do I NEED to add the cooler? Once over the Divide, the terrain is, well, you know, Midwest. But the Cascades and Rockies are not trifles, and we don't want to kill (or seriously injure) the trip right out of the gate.
Thanks in advance for those willing to weigh in on the matter. Specifics (if not specifications or hard data) would be greatly appreciated. You know, to help with expense justification.
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We're very good about maintenance, both for the car and toad. I get that we're asking a lot from the car, and I also understand that there's peace of mind to be had by adding a transmission cooler.
The question is, do I NEED to add the cooler? Once over the Divide, the terrain is, well, you know, Midwest. But the Cascades and Rockies are not trifles, and we don't want to kill (or seriously injure) the trip right out of the gate.
Thanks in advance for those willing to weigh in on the matter. Specifics (if not specifications or hard data) would be greatly appreciated. You know, to help with expense justification.
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