Towing ...

[mindaugas]

Does the manual mean "Do Not Tow This Vehicle" or does it nean "Do not tow anything with this vehicle"?

Seems the former is correct and the latter is not.

Obviously I'm referring to "towing with", but you also aren't supposed to tow the VX on all 4 wheels because of the TOD system.

The called around and can't find any ultralight campers and I don't want a popup because it has no showers. Looks like I'll be staying hotels.

[subject47]

From a Mechanical view point. the VX should be able to be used as a towing vehicle. The weight of the trailer and tung would be the determining factor which I do not know.

The "do not tow" would imply do not place on a car dolly or pull it with the drive wheels on the ground. In our case any or all the wheels,
The reason for this may be the TOD system, but for sure is the auto trans.

autos are lubricated by an atf pump and torque converter which are both powered only be the motor. Without the pump turning your trans is turing without lube and that doesn't set well with metal on metal rotation.

[mindaugas]

I don't have the manual in front of me, but the VX is not rated for towing, nor does Isuzu "ok" it. It's mentioned in all the towing threads as well. Of course, that hasn't stopped many VX owners Maybe the question should be, "what WON'T the VX tow?" Bigger things, just use two VX's :P

[VX KAT]

Obviously I'm referring to "towing with", but you also aren't supposed to tow the VX on all 4 wheels because of the TOD system.

The called around and can't find any ultralight campers and I don't want a popup because it has no showers. Looks like I'll be staying hotels.

We never intended to tow with the VX, only Dave's FJ. We didn't want a pop-up either. So we bought a "T@B", one of the lightest travel trailers out there, between 1,600 -1,700 lbs GVW w/o cargo. Tongue weight of about 150 lbs. Only the 2010 models have a bathroom. (can't recall if it's a wet bath).
Here's some pics to give you an idea of the size, it's 16' long, 6'7" wide, 5'9" stand up inside.
I just uploaded a few pics, but they won't attach here , so you can see them on the home page.

[tom4bren]

So we bought a "T@B", one of the lightest travel trailers out there, between 1,600 -1,700 lbs GVW w/o cargo.

Wifey & I make do with something a LEEEEETLE bigger.

I had to read your post carefully. T@B looks an awful lot like T4B with a typo.

[crager34]

[QUOTE=The called around and can't find any ultralight campers and I don't want a popup because it has no showers. Looks like I'll be staying hotels.[/QUOTE]

WHAT! You will be in the Rockies BABY!! Use the lakes, rivers, and streams!!