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 SWB Towing
#1026184
04/08/11 12:24 AM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 10,238
OP
Web Wheeler
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Yesterday, I hooked up a U-Haul 6x12 open trailer (~1750 lbs) in Charlotte, NC, loaded 2x1250 lb steel racks for a 4,300 lb gross load. After 100 miles, I dropped one rack in Columbia, SC, continued another 75 miles and dropped the other in Augusta, GA, reversed course and pulled the trailer back to Charlotte, drove to Iron Station, NC, loaded 18 steel 55 gal. barrels and returned to Charlotte. I won't say I didn't know the load was behind me, but the Raider handled it fine in 3rd gear at 3800rpm. Total trip was 453 miles at 65mph. Even with the A/C on and sustained boost at times, the temperature gauge never moved above halfway. The transmission light never came on. The brakes were adequate and the Raider never gave any indication that it didn't like the load.... no rear push.... no bottoming.... it did nothing but pull the load. I did use a quart of oil and a bunch of gas, though. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> What an amazing little truck. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Frank
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 Re: SWB Towing
[Re: FrankR]
#1026185
04/08/11 02:13 AM
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Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,348
Body Damage is Cool
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I second that amazing little truck. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: SWB Towing
[Re: Mudraider]
#1026186
04/08/11 03:57 AM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,458
Trail Leader
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I towed my water tank trailer over hill, dale, and the Sierras with my 4-cyl Raider, moved several large trailers around my landlord's property, and other heavy service that I should have used a 1-ton for. Except for the little brakes and general lack of ponies for the hillclimbs, Roxy was awesome as a tractor and tow vehicle. Dosh garn goood little trucks! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Re: SWB Towing
[Re: FrankR]
#1026187
04/08/11 08:24 AM
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 53
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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![[Linked Image]](http://www.lewisfab.com/gallery/montero/towing.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://www.lewisfab.com/gallery/montero/towing2.jpg) This is the most I've ever had to tow. Made the ~260 mile round trip 3 or four times one year to the track and back. Putting the smaller tires on helped but I was amazed at how little difference it made. 65 was the key though. With a trailer that long doing 75 made a few scary situations. 60- 65 mph and all was well.
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Re: SWB Towing
[Re: captain_orange]
#1026188
04/08/11 02:45 PM
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Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 6,211
Trail Leader
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Wow, Captain Orange, there's a whole lot of open space in those pictures!
John B.
'87 Raider 2.6 Turbo Auto, Under Construction
'95 Montero SR, 35x12.5/15 BFG M/T KM-2's, Rock sliders, Qtr panel chop, gas tank lift, 2" BL, Aisins, 5.29s
'95 Pajero Mini
'98 Montero Winter Ed.
'04 Cadillac XLR
'03 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
'60 Ford Falcon 4Dr
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Re: SWB Towing
[Re: JohnnyBfromPeoria]
#1026189
04/08/11 03:39 PM
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Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 5,690
Trail Leader
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Wow, Captain Orange, there's a whole lot of open space in those pictures!
John B. I'll second that.. and nice 2002!
1999 Mitsu Montero - Crappy Weather
1992 Isuzu Pickup - Zombie Apocalypse
2008 Saturn Sky Redline - Nice Weather
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Re: SWB Towing
[Re: 87Montero]
#1026190
04/08/11 05:13 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,741
Body Damage is Cool
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![[Linked Image]](http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/15739_1277327207494_1059416904_875878_3865984_n.jpg) towed the monty over the coastal range then back 2 years ago.the hills pushed the 2.6 pretty hard.and the brakes were well i had to start stopping a ways back.
87 dodge power ram 50,35" tires,5 1/2" total lift,4.6 gears,lockers front and rear,Rancho RS5000's,custom front bumper,custom rock sliders,cct extended diff breathers,75 amp alt(40 amp stock),thorely header,K&N,wheeled hard...
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Re: SWB Towing
[Re: captain_orange]
#1026191
04/08/11 06:44 PM
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Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 509
Rock Warrior
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Captain O, I would appreciate it if you would ask before you drive in my backyard again.
John
SOLD!!: 91 LS 95 SR Rear LSD front 95 LS front brakes Dons Bumper 10k Gorilla/Promark winch Safari Snorkel Dual bouncy 31's
1991 Chevy Suburban 33's. All other stock.
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Re: SWB Towing
[Re: willwinchforfood]
#1026192
04/09/11 02:55 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 13,649
Web Wheeler
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<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
I can stick out my arms in John's back yard and trespass twice...
Not responsible for advice not taken...
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Re: SWB Towing
[Re: fasteddy]
#1026193
04/09/11 10:14 PM
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Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,607
Roll Me Over
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I can stick out my arms in John's back yard and trespass twice... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> That made my beer slide down well <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
'97 Montero 'LSR' - 4.6 gears & factory rear locker, 33" Procomp muds on 15x8 steelies, 50mm coil spacers, T-bar crank, Airlift, sans rear sway, 50mm rear frame & fuel tank lift, Aisins, ARB front bumper + 10k lb winch, 50mm DIY body lift, rock sliders, cut rear quarter panels...
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