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May 2004
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1998 V6 Camry Towing Capacity
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Mon, 18 July 2005 23:53
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Hey
Just wondering what's the towing capacity of a 1998/99 V6 Camry?
I'm thinking of towing a small Datto 1200 Ute
are the camry's capable of this or is is too heavy?
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Brisbane
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May 2004
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Re: 1998 V6 Camry Towing Capacity
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Tue, 19 July 2005 00:44
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1200 ute weight is 720 kg
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: 1998 V6 Camry Towing Capacity
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Tue, 19 July 2005 00:57
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we have a 2002 camry touring same shape just with the updated tail lights etc. And my parents have been looking at buying a caravan. I think with a braked trailer the limit is somewhere around 1000-1200kg it ain't a lot in comparison to the commodores and falcons. 
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: 1998 V6 Camry Towing Capacity
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Tue, 19 July 2005 00:58
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Oh and remember you have to add in the wieght of a trailer so you'd probably be pushing the camry's limit 
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Brisbane
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May 2004
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Re: 1998 V6 Camry Towing Capacity
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Tue, 19 July 2005 02:30
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I'm sorry what do you mean by "Braked Trailer"?
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Location:
Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: 1998 V6 Camry Towing Capacity
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Tue, 19 July 2005 02:33
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A trailer that has brakes versus one that doesn't. A braked trailer makes it easier for a car as it does not have to do all the braking for the extra mass on the rear.
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sydney,nsw.oz.
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July 2002
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Re: 1998 V6 Camry Towing Capacity
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Tue, 19 July 2005 21:20
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Dude,
1st read the Owners Manual, it'll tell you what the limit is.
Then you will probably need a Heavy Duty Towbar from Hayman Reese.
Then a trailer with brakes, a transmission oil cooler, upgraded brakes fro the Car(better Pads + Disks)
Maybe some heavy duty springs fro the rear.
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Location:
Brisbane
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May 2004
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Re: 1998 V6 Camry Towing Capacity
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Wed, 20 July 2005 04:05
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Dude... I would'nt ask if the car has the manual...
I just called Move Yourself and their car trailers are 600kg and not braked
I just found out that a camry's towing capacity for unbraked trailer is 600kg so I can just tow the trailer and not the car
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Location:
sunny coast, qld
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October 2002
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Re: 1998 V6 Camry Towing Capacity
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Wed, 20 July 2005 04:34
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what is the deal with towing capacity? Is this the law or are you asking purely for safety concerns?
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ipswich queensland
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April 2004
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Re: 1998 V6 Camry Towing Capacity
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Wed, 20 July 2005 11:40
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i woudl just like to point out that my bros car has a tow bar that states it can tow 90kgs max and we have towed many cars with it and even a 2 tonne dingo.
laters
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Location:
Tassie
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October 2003
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Re: 1998 V6 Camry Towing Capacity
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Wed, 20 July 2005 13:02
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How fun are dingos ?????
I've towed a full SA63 celica on a car trailer with a stock SA63 and it did fine untill i had to turn into my drive way.
The trailer pushed the back of the tow car round and it jacknifed wheni went to turn into my driveway.
Sop only tow what is recommended unless u want to ruin the back of your car !
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ipswich queensland
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April 2004
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Re: 1998 V6 Camry Towing Capacity
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Wed, 20 July 2005 21:16
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dingo's are awesome fun, we needed to dig up an area to pave so yer was well worth the money and it only took us a few hurs instead of days.
laterdays
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ipswich queensland
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April 2004
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Re: 1998 V6 Camry Towing Capacity
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Wed, 20 July 2005 21:19
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oh and by the way if your v6 camry cant tow a 1200 datto ute on a trailer i think u should buy a new car cause even our 18rc and 18rg could tow more weight then one of those.
if you are that concerd go and buy an old rt104 corona with a tow bar they are indestructable. you could probly get one for a few hundres dollars
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Brisbane
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May 2004
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Re: 1998 V6 Camry Towing Capacity
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Wed, 20 July 2005 21:39
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I just dont want to risk damaging the car, I know it can tow it, I've seen old datsuns towing another datsuns... and toyotas towing even bigger cars than the tow car. It just safety concern and concern about the car getting damaged.
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sydney,nsw.oz.
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July 2002
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Re: 1998 V6 Camry Towing Capacity
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Wed, 20 July 2005 22:29
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Canberra
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May 2002
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Re: 1998 V6 Camry Towing Capacity
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Thu, 21 July 2005 10:45
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Yep, 1200kg braked.
I've been trying to find out what the difference is with the 2002 onwards camrys, cause they're rated to 1600kg, but the chassis, engine & drivetrain appear the same  Toyota Australia don't seem to be much help.
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Brisbane
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May 2004
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Re: 1998 V6 Camry Towing Capacity
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Thu, 21 July 2005 21:44
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I guess I just have to get a tow truck then unless someone here would like to help me for some nice cold beers
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July 2005
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Re: 1998 V6 Camry Towing Capacity
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Sun, 31 July 2005 15:29
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just to it but go slow, i do heavy un braked tows quite often and the only thing it hurts is that i really should get the brakes bled... the fluids boiling and its getting worse every time.
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Location:
NSW
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July 2005
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Re: 1998 V6 Camry Towing Capacity
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Mon, 01 August 2005 01:23
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I have a '96 Vienta, and i can go to 1200kg with a trailer WITH brakes and only 500kg without brakes.
If your worried about the damage that maybe done, just hire a truck. PM sleeker162, his dad has a tilt tray, he maybe able to help you out. His in Brizzy.
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Location:
Brisbane
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May 2004
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Re: 1998 V6 Camry Towing Capacity
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Tue, 02 August 2005 01:03
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Anyone in Brisbane can help me out and tow my car from Stretton to Windsor or knows someone who has a tilt tray and charges good rate?
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Location:
NSW
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July 2005
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Re: 1998 V6 Camry Towing Capacity
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Tue, 02 August 2005 10:15
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PM sleeker162. I know his dad has a tilt tray, he might be able to help you out.
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
May 2004
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Re: 1998 V6 Camry Towing Capacity
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Tue, 02 August 2005 21:33
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sent him a PM
thanks
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