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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 01:02 PM
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Not sure that this really counts as a tow...but I did drag it about 75-100 miles round trip to Big Lake @ 9200ft. Averaged about 20 mpg.




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Hope you at least filled it with water first!
 
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 01:09 PM
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Hope you at least filled it with water first!
Shoot...now ya tell me...actually I have added a 6hp Merc that weighs 60+ pounds....

That probably doesn't count either
 
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by FishingNut
Not sure that this really counts as a tow...but I did drag it about 75-100 miles round trip to Big Lake @ 9200ft. Averaged about 20 mpg.




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ROFL...it's so cute, awww
 
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 01:19 PM
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ROFL...it's so cute, awww
Prob a real bugger to park too...is that why you had to go way out to the end of the lot where there are no cars??
 
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by SavageNFS
ROFL...it's so cute, awww
It is isn't it

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Prob a real bugger to park too...is that why you had to go way out to the end of the lot where there are no cars??
How did you guess...kinda like that 49 foot monster trailer that was previously posted...

Actually everyone saw me coming and cleared out...
 
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by FishingNut
And you do the same Sir!

What...you are not gonna ask what I towed?
Hey.....BTW John....... What did you Tow
 
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 05:53 PM
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Wishing you a safe journey Tomahawk
Thanks!

Originally Posted by FishingNut
Not sure that this really counts as a tow...but I did drag it about 75-100 miles round trip to Big Lake @ 9200ft. Averaged about 20 mpg.




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Why didn't you get an F-450?
 
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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I was thinkin the same thing Gavin, lol
 
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 09:51 PM
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Hey.....BTW John....... What did you Tow
Sorry the zoom stinks on the cell phone...really needed it for this huh
But if you look real close you can see some kinda of floatie object attached to the rear I think

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Why didn't you get an F-450?
Dude I upgraded from a chevy 2500 gasser for this thing....you think I over did it a bit???

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I was thinkin the same thing Gavin, lol

I wanted to fit it in the garage so a dually was out of the question...
 
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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by FishingNut
Dude I upgraded from a chevy 2500 gasser for this thing....you think I over did it a bit???
Not at all............
Did it over heat ..... ya know, with all that weight and the mountain and the 120 degree heat ...... and the anchor dragging.......

My god...... You were awfull brave
 
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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 06:03 AM
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Hey y'all, I'm installing a VIAIR system in my buddies '06 today. Airbags went in very easy, much easier than our new trucks.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 07:47 AM
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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 07:52 AM
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Morning Gig and all.

Had a little fun on my way to work today.

0-60 in 6.0

 
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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 08:07 AM
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Right on Darren, is that pulling a load of steel.....??
 
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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 08:23 AM
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Right on Darren, is that pulling a load of steel.....??
LOL, no just a 12k fiver (JK)
 
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