LHS61 Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 I'm picking up my 'new to me' Nemar MH in the next few days in Sun City. I have a small '92 Toyota pickup that is in pristine condition with a 5-speed manual transmission. I need to get it set up to for towing and have been given a Roadmaster 5250. Their website says the mounting bracket for this truck is part #1117-1 so I guess the physical side of the hook-up will work. The "specialist" at CW said that the tranny on my pickup "may" not be compatible with my plans due to lubrication issues. Does anyone have experience and/or comments on these older Toyota 5-speed transmissions ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 I towed my '90 Toyota 4-speed P/U without any problems. What you need to find out is if the '92's tranny gears will lube themselves while being towed. Mine were in the the fluid far enough to splash it around to keep the gears lubed. Fulltiming since 2010 2000 Dutch Star 2009 Saturn Vue Myrtle Beach, SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Good answer. I checked with the REMCO website but unfortunately they only go back to 1996 so didn't find any help there. You might try contacting them as they are sure to know since they have been in business far longer than that and are a great source of information. The fellow at CW was correct in warning you about this as it removes any responsibility on his part. I suspect that a good Toyota mechanic could also tell you if your transmission will be lubed while towing. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed ke6bnl Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 is it 4x4?? 2000 National RV Sea Breeze 5th wheel 30ft. So.California 1950 F1 street rod 1949 F1 stock V8 flathead 1948 F6 350 chevy/rest stock, no dump bed shortened frame. 1953 chevy 3100 AD for 85 S10 frame 1968 Baha Bug with 2.2 ecotec motor 170 hp, king coil-overs,etc 1970 Baha Bug wihg 2332cc, King coil overs and everything else there is. 1998.5 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins, turbo, trans, injectors, lockers, bigger turbo,edge EZ upgrades for towing 35" BFG's, air dog lift pump etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry-H Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 I tow my '95 Toyota Tacoma 5-speed 4x4 with no problems. Also, the Roadmaster clips were pretty easy to install on mine, as they simply replaced the bolted-on factory tow-hooks. Anyone that can turn a socket wrench can do it. 1999 Newmar Mountain Aire, 640 watts solar Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHS61 Posted June 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Thanks guys.... seller of MH gave me a set of brackets that the local Roadmaster dealer is welding in place where the tow brackets were before. The transmission issue seems to be a non issue, but I will be using a synthetic lube (Amzoil) http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/transmission-fluid/manual/ as an extra precaution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double-Trouble Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Dave, A good person to ask would be Marlin Crawler they specialize in 4x4's but will know the answer to your 2 wheel drive transmission question. Mr. Marlin is an innovator in the 4 wheel drive world and has worked with Toyota transmissions and transfer cases for many years. Here is there contact info. http://marlincrawler.com If you can not tow that transmission 4 down there is a company that sells a drive shaft disconnect for Toyota's. We use these on 4x4 rock crawlers for flat towing and doing front wheel burns. Not sure it will work for a 2 wheel drive so call before before purchasing. http://www.trailtough.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=90&category_id=51&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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