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Old Jun 1, 2016 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by TX Grit

Any pros or cons from bullet owners or renters???
We have a 2015 Bullet 243bhs. Same basic floor plan you are looking at, but smaller slide with U shaped dinette and no couch. Also we don't have the extra storage next to the fridge. I just felt I didn't want to tow around more than we really needed. I can't speak to longevity, as we have had it less than a year so far. Spent 28 nights in it in 2015 and had a friggin blast ( used to have a pop up). At this point, I will say we are 110% happy with it. Hopefully it stays that way after the warranty period. I think it will.









 
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Old Jun 1, 2016 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by TX Grit
So far we like the 274BHS. Plenty of room and suits our needs.

When I have a little free time I will PM you with some small talk on the Bullet.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2016 | 10:26 PM
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I have more a simple question fellas... My son's car (2003 Grand Prix) broke down a couple of weeks ago and I need to tow it home from Lansing, MI to Flint, MI (about 55 minutes away at about 60 miles distance). I was thinking of renting one of those car tow dollys from U-haul. I have never towed anything other than a trailer that I borrowed from my brother in law to move my son into his college apartment.

Is there anything special I need to be aware of or take precautions while performing this task with my eX? My ex is a beast and I know this is no big deal for our truck but want to make sure I have all my "i's" dotted and my "t's" crossed...
 
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Old Jun 1, 2016 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Aaron_Jones
I have more a simple question fellas... My son's car (2003 Grand Prix) broke down a couple of weeks ago and I need to tow it home from Lansing, MI to Flint, MI (about 55 minutes away at about 60 miles distance). I was thinking of renting one of those car tow dollys from U-haul. I have never towed anything other than a trailer that I borrowed from my brother in law to move my son into his college apartment.

Is there anything special I need to be aware of or take precautions while performing this task with my eX? My ex is a beast and I know this is no big deal for our truck but want to make sure I have all my "i's" dotted and my "t's" crossed...
I guess the '03 Grand Prix is FWD?

No problem, be safe.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2016 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Aaron_Jones
I have more a simple question fellas... My son's car (2003 Grand Prix) broke down a couple of weeks ago and I need to tow it home from Lansing, MI to Flint, MI (about 55 minutes away at about 60 miles distance). I was thinking of renting one of those car tow dollys from U-haul. I have never towed anything other than a trailer that I borrowed from my brother in law to move my son into his college apartment.

Is there anything special I need to be aware of or take precautions while performing this task with my eX? My ex is a beast and I know this is no big deal for our truck but want to make sure I have all my "i's" dotted and my "t's" crossed...


I would imagine that the Gran Prix is a few pounds heavier than this Metro but I don't see an issue with the plan. Just take your time if you are not used to towing anything.
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Aaron_Jones
I have more a simple question fellas... My son's car (2003 Grand Prix) broke down a couple of weeks ago and I need to tow it home from Lansing, MI to Flint, MI (about 55 minutes away at about 60 miles distance). I was thinking of renting one of those car tow dollys from U-haul. I have never towed anything other than a trailer that I borrowed from my brother in law to move my son into his college apartment.

Is there anything special I need to be aware of or take precautions while performing this task with my eX? My ex is a beast and I know this is no big deal for our truck but want to make sure I have all my "i's" dotted and my "t's" crossed...
As long as the towed car is front wheel drive there will be no issues.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 12:49 AM
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I would imagine that the Gran Prix is a few pounds heavier than this Metro but I don't see an issue with the plan. Just take your time if you are not used to towing anything.
Did you use rear brake lights with this setup? That was one of concerns, whether or not I will have to get temporary magnet mounting brake lights to go on the rear of the Grand Prix I will be towing...
 
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Pwrgeek
As long as the towed car is front wheel drive there will be no issues.
Yes it is FWD, thank you...
 
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 12:55 AM
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Did you use rear brake lights with this setup? That was one of concerns, whether or not I will have to get temporary magnet mounting brake lights to go on the rear of the Grand Prix I will be towing...
With the Uhaul dollies there is not a need for additional lights. The dolly has lights on it. For a one time deal they are adequate. If you were doing it all the time (like a toad behind a motor home) you'd want something better.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Pwrgeek
With the Uhaul dollies there is not a need for additional lights. The dolly has lights on it. For a one time deal they are adequate. If you were doing it all the time (like a toad behind a motor home) you'd want something better.
Thanks brother...
 
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 01:08 PM
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I would imagine that the Gran Prix is a few pounds heavier than this Metro but I don't see an issue with the plan. Just take your time if you are not used to towing anything.
Wouldn't that metro just fit in the back of the Ex?
 
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 08:35 PM
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When I pulled the stereo out of the cabinet, I discovered an empty set of video outputs along with a 3rd set of speaker outputs. It's almost as if they really wanted me to have that second TV in the bedroom. Don't have to hit me upside the head twice with no tire tool ...... I installed a set of speakers in there too.




Let the mods continue...........
Started installing the LED light strip under the awning. Putting it in a black aluminum channel. Channel and light strip installed, still got the hard part to do, tapping into the porch light for power.


 
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 08:39 PM
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Here is my new TT. 2017 Primetime Lacrosse 328RES.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by BroncoRN
Wouldn't that metro just fit in the back of the Ex?

It only weighs about 200lbs more than the TT's tongue weight, could have put it on a hitch basket!
 
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Old Jun 3, 2016 | 01:04 AM
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When I have a little free time I will PM you with some small talk on the Bullet.
Thanks man, looking forward to it!
 
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