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06-01-2013, 10:54 AM
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Retired USAF (kinda)
2013 25' FB Flying Cloud
Meridian
, Idaho
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 106
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MrUKToad
Contrary to popular (mis)conceptions, she tows rather well
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There's no way this can be safe..... or good for the vehicle. Not passing judgement; rather, just making an observation. Be careful.
We use an F-150 w/6.5' bed. Works well.
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06-01-2013, 11:00 AM
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#42
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,319
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Quote:
Originally Posted by av8or
There's no way this can be safe..... or good for the vehicle. Not passing judgement; rather, just making an observation. Be careful.
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Believe me when I say you are certainly not the first to tell him that, and probably won't be the last. But, AndyT says the minivan will tow way more than the Toyota people say it will, and will haul way more than the Toyota people say it will, so I'm sure all will be well with the low rider minivan.
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06-01-2013, 11:38 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2005 30' Safari
Kanata
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 210
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Can we not turn every thread into a debate about tow vehicle specmanship?
Nobody is going to win this argument - and for those that read the forum regularly we know who is on either side.
I was enjoying this thread until the TV argument cropped up again.
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06-01-2013, 11:42 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,319
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And you expected what from a thread titled "What you tow with"?
But then, I've not seen any arguing on this thread, just statement of facts and concerns.
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06-01-2013, 11:55 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 25' FB Flying Cloud
2011 23' FB Flying Cloud
Branson
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 734
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Only had this setup for two months, but getting use to it, real quick! ;-)
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06-01-2013, 12:16 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 25' Safari
Fountain Inn
, South Carolina
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 714
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Quote:
Originally Posted by murreywalker
Only had this setup for two months, but getting use to it, real quick! ;-)
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Those are my favorite colors for TV and AS. Nice looking rig.
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06-01-2013, 12:26 PM
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Retired USAF (kinda)
2013 25' FB Flying Cloud
Meridian
, Idaho
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 106
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Sorry folks. I didn't mean to start an argument. There is obviously some history here that I'm not aware of, I've just never seen a mini-van towing that size of a trailer and it just doesn't appear safe to me. As long as he's okay with it, that's all that matters. I'll move on.
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06-01-2013, 12:32 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,319
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'12 Ram 2500 and 31' Airstream
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06-01-2013, 12:35 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 7,714
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2012 FC 25' Rear Bed w/16" Michelins, 2012 Ram 5.7, Propride hitch
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06-01-2013, 12:39 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,319
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dkottum
2012 FC 25' Front Bed w/16" Michelins, 2012 Ram 5.7, Propride hitch
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Great shot, Doug.
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06-01-2013, 12:42 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 3,530
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nice rigs everyone! The wife and I beginning this fall will be formally in the market for AS and a TV....many choices to be made.....take care!
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06-01-2013, 12:48 PM
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#52
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3 Rivet Member
2005 30' Safari
Kanata
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 210
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Quote:
Originally Posted by av8or
Sorry folks. I didn't mean to start an argument. There is obviously some history here that I'm not aware of, I've just never seen a mini-van towing that size of a trailer and it just doesn't appear safe to me. As long as he's okay with it, that's all that matters. I'll move on.
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No need to move on...it's just that this same discussion is currently underway in many threads - current and past. With the same folks weighing in on either side.
Let's get back to images of folks TV - and their assessments.
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06-01-2013, 12:50 PM
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#53
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Rivet Master
1970 27' Overlander
Espanola
, Full Timer
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,753
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Let me see if I can find mine...This is my 1996 Ford 5.8 F250.
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06-01-2013, 01:01 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 16' International CCD
Vintage Kin Owner
Somewhere
, Colorado
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,549
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Here's an unusual one: a 2001 Yukon Denali XL with a 6.0 litre, supercharged motor developing 500 hp and 550 ft. lbs. of torque. Tows like a diesel, runs on gas, and gets the same gas mileage as stock (12 mpg towing). Plus, fun when not towing! The supercharger manufacturer (Magnuson) said the only part of the whole system that hurts gas mileage is the driver's right foot.
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06-01-2013, 01:18 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,319
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Quote:
Originally Posted by field & stream
Here's an unusual one: a 2001 Yukon Denali XL with a 6.0 litre, supercharged motor developing 500 hp and 550 ft. lbs. of torque. Tows like a diesel, runs on gas, and gets the same gas mileage as stock (12 mpg towing). Plus, fun when not towing! The supercharger manufacturer (Magnuson) said the only part of the whole system that hurts gas mileage is the driver's right foot.
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As an old hotrodder, it would be great to see pictures of that engine and blower.
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06-01-2013, 02:20 PM
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#56
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2 Rivet Member
2007 27' Safari FB SE
Springfield
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 82
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Do you think Can-Am can modify my new toy (Merc SLK 55 AMG) to tow my 2007 27FB Safari? It has 370hp and 367ft lbs of torque. Not sure about the gearing though. LoL. .
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06-01-2013, 02:30 PM
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#57
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4 Rivet Member
2002 31' Classic
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 442
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2001 bmw x5 & 2002 ascl 31'
X5 now has 109,000 miles 35,000+ of which towing the ASCL.
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06-01-2013, 02:31 PM
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#58
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3 Rivet Member
2003 25' Safari
Riverside
, California
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 234
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Quote:
Originally Posted by outofcontrol
Sheesh. Mine is so boring. The old cars are so dang cool as TVs.
Bob4x4, this must be the rig that rescued the other Dodge from being buried in the sand!
I did give my trailer a 4" lift when I got it so I could get it to our beach property. Can you guess what kind of wheels I have on my truck? Stock GMC hubcaps on another GM wheelset.
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Yes that is the puller and I am going to guess h2 wheels
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2003 25' Safari
2005 Ram 2500 4x4
1994 Ram 2500 4x4
2015 Toyota Tacoma trd 4x4
2000 Jeep Wrangler 4x4
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06-01-2013, 02:40 PM
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#59
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3 Rivet Member
2003 25' Safari
Riverside
, California
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 234
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secondary tow rig 94 2500 Ram 4x4 Cummins power
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2003 25' Safari
2005 Ram 2500 4x4
1994 Ram 2500 4x4
2015 Toyota Tacoma trd 4x4
2000 Jeep Wrangler 4x4
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06-01-2013, 02:47 PM
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#60
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
St. Catharines
, South Western Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,367
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lylesgl
Do you think Can-Am can modify my new toy (Merc SLK 55 AMG) to tow my 2007 27FB Safari? It has 370hp and 367ft lbs of torque. Not sure about the gearing though. LoL. .
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An AMG.... sweet! . 30% more power than our G35 and we have more power than we need.
A Can Am set up with 220,000lkm's on the car and 200hrs of an awesome towing experience. Note 3:31 gears and works great.
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