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Ran the Gambler500 with @Slartibartfast this past weekend. The original plan was to take the Pines to Spines 2003 LE but I didnt have enough time to sort its electrical problems. So we took my 2001 instead. Really enjoyed meeting and hanging with @Slartibartfast. His rig is one of the cleanest WD's I've seen! The gambler crowd is a pretty wild bunch and there was plenty examples of creative and nutty cars that had all the right hackery to make for a fun weekend. Explored a large area east of the cascades which was mostly new to me and played around at Moses Lake briefly before heading out.

up in stokes this past weekend Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Into the intake

That teardrop trailer shouldnt be too much trouble. I pull our 18' converted toy hauler, 3750lbs, and it pulls it along just fine. The biggest issue for me was brakes. I upgraded to HD brakes after a couple scary emergency stops and they have paid for themselves in that regard but have proven a poor choice for off road use because the rotors are slotted and drilled which allows debris to degrade the pads and rotors. Id suggest getting HD pads and some load helpers or upgraded rear springs then see how it pulls along.

Don't recall the specs for yours, but the WD21 with the manual trans was rated for 3500 lbs. The auto trans was rated for 5000 lbs. I believe the 3.3 R50 had the same specs. If you are careful and plan for the added weight, it will tow within it's limits just fine. The weak points with the manual trans is the clutch and 5th gear. I have heard that people that have towed near the limit and used 5th, that the gear tends to break. I have relatives that had D21 pickups with the 2.4 4cyl that towed 3k trailers ok, they just used the lower gears and drove slower.

I tow a 3,000 lb RV (a Casita) with my 2001 manual 4x4. It does really well, but it's at the limit of what I'd want to tow with it on flat land or moderate hills. I have the 2 inch spring lift. If you don't have that, you'll probably need air springs. You feel the weight of it behind you. But it tows straight and steady without sway. I don't have any slippage of the clutch. You have to really wind the engine out to keep up with traffic. It can get up to 70-80 mph slowly. In 100 degree temps at that speed the engine runs about 215 degrees. If I were traveling in a high mountainous area like Colorado, I wouldn't feel comfortable towing with it, keeping up with traffic on the Interstate at least. Maybe it would be fine on state roads. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

The 3.3 can barely tow heavy on flat ground. I can’t remember exactly how much weight it was but I think it was about 4000# including the trailer and it was nearly unable. 0-60 was seriously like 30 seconds or more and I had to drop down into 1st gear for steep-ish grades and 2nd for anything else. Lighter towing isn’t as hateful but I still end up dropping into 2nd for steeper grades, which on highways means I’m doing like 35-40mph. Empty trailer isn’t too bad. I can make my way pulling empty by choosing to wait for good opportunity when pulling out into traffic and the likes. Overall the 3.3 just isn’t able to handle its own when towing and it really shines a light on how underpowered the motor is for the weight of the vehicle. Lastly I have an automatic trans and I noticed the thing doesn’t shift the same after towing heavy. Soft shifts are softer and it’s since cleared up but it did have a bump midway thru 1st gear every morning directly after towing heavy.

I have an 01 qx and seems to tow my 18ft bayliner just fine over the last 5yrs with OEM suspension. I’ve done a few Uhaul trailers here and there and seemed ok as well. Though I don’t have any experience towing with other vehicles so I can’t compare it to anything. I’m using an off the shelf tow hitch, the only complaint I have is the clunks you get when towing or on bumps.

Lol, yea!

Micah’s one heck of a photographer! I finally got a wheel in the air?

Alberta seems to just be filled with pathfinders, they are absolutely everywhere. Heres a stock pathfinder beside mine, quite a difference even when I havent gotten tires yet! Sent from my SM-A520W using Tapatalk

more photos to come, Montana Trip! @02_Pathy @micahfelker and the clean ‘97 on the left belongs to our good Instagram friend @ no_rumbl