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Old 06-01-2013, 10:54 AM   #41
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Contrary to popular (mis)conceptions, she tows rather well
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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Old 06-01-2013, 11:00 AM   #42
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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.
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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Old 06-01-2013, 11:38 AM   #43
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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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Old 06-01-2013, 11:42 AM   #44
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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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Old 06-01-2013, 11:55 AM   #45
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Only had this setup for two months, but getting use to it, real quick! ;-)
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Old 06-01-2013, 12:16 PM   #46
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Only had this setup for two months, but getting use to it, real quick! ;-)
Those are my favorite colors for TV and AS. Nice looking rig.
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Old 06-01-2013, 12:26 PM   #47
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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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Old 06-01-2013, 12:32 PM   #48
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'12 Ram 2500 and 31' Airstream
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Old 06-01-2013, 12:35 PM   #49
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Old 06-01-2013, 12:39 PM   #50
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Great shot, Doug.
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Old 06-01-2013, 12:42 PM   #51
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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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Old 06-01-2013, 12:48 PM   #52
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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.
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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Old 06-01-2013, 12:50 PM   #53
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Old 06-01-2013, 01:01 PM   #54
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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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Old 06-01-2013, 01:18 PM   #55
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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.
As an old hotrodder, it would be great to see pictures of that engine and blower.
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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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Old 06-01-2013, 02:31 PM   #58
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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.

Yes that is the puller and I am going to guess h2 wheels
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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. .
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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