Nothing like a Vista to make a full size truck look tiny.
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| Author: | french829 [ Wed Jun 13, 2012 11:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Show off Your Tow Vehicle |
Finally replaced my 2005 Pathfinder with a 2011 Armada this weekend. I'll post a picture after the weekend. I am looking very forward to having the extra tow power. The old Pathfinder gave us all she had and there was much left after a couple of years hauling a much heavier boat than our old Maxum. I'll provide a full report on Monday! |
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| Author: | JeffLW [ Wed Jun 13, 2012 12:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Show off Your Tow Vehicle |
Nothing like a Vista to make a full size truck look tiny.
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| Author: | Jafo4U [ Wed Jun 13, 2012 1:33 pm ] |
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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.0 4X4     
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| Author: | neutron [ Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:07 pm ] |
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lindeman23 wrote: Mine pulls ok, but Im usually pretty loaded down. I just got back from a trip from Cincinnati to Lake Norman NC (8hr) and the truck did ok as it always does. A few hills I think I was struggling to keep 55 but I only do a few longs trips a year and cannot justify getting a bigger truck. Most of my trips are less than 5 miles each way to the river. How much does your boat weigh? Have you upgraded your rear leafs yet? I installed a 7 leaf Deaver OME leaf pack to stop myself from bottoming out as I missed the TSB under warranty for the weak factory leafs. Boat and trailer which I always keep full of fuel and water, weigh in the area of 6000 to 6400 lbs. as far as my leafs are original(only 28000 miles on her so far) but I do have a set of A/M heavy duty springs ready to go if they crack of start to sag. I set the boat up with the weight on the tongue to be just heavy enough that 2 tough guys could pick it up. we only tow 6 miles each way to the ramp. but I did tow it home for 1 hour on the highway with no problems. It helps that its a 5 speed auto so it has a real low 1st gear. but if we upgrade to a bigger boat some day I will get a Tundra, (they kick ass for pulling )if I am to trailer it, but even if it was in a slip I would tow it to my driveway for storage |
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| Author: | neutron [ Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Show off Your Tow Vehicle |
Bliss36 wrote: Well since it sounds like it's Toyota employee day here are some pic's of mine!    nice truck and the boat ain't too shabby either!!!!! |
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| Author: | tarheels0_0 [ Wed Jun 13, 2012 5:21 pm ] |
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2006 explorer v8 
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| Author: | french829 [ Wed Jun 20, 2012 8:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Show off Your Tow Vehicle |
french829 wrote: Finally replaced my 2005 Pathfinder with a 2011 Armada this weekend. I'll post a picture after the weekend. I am looking very forward to having the extra tow power. The old Pathfinder gave us all she had and there was much left after a couple of years hauling a much heavier boat than our old Maxum. I'll provide a full report on Monday! Here is a picture of the first tow with the new Armada. Big upgrade from the Pathfinder. 
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| Author: | lindeman23 [ Thu Jun 21, 2012 7:13 am ] |
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Looks great!!! |
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| Author: | boater [ Sat Jun 23, 2012 7:35 am ] |
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Our old tow vehicle during our October surprise storm:  New tow vehicle, no storm: 
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| Author: | french829 [ Mon Jun 25, 2012 11:54 am ] |
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I took the "smart key" for our new Armada for a little dip in the lake this weekend. I immediately realized what I did and layed the key out in the sun to dry it out. Went to go get the trailer later that afternoon and the key worked. Whew! Got lucky on that one. |
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| Author: | Wet Doggg [ Mon Jun 25, 2012 1:48 pm ] |
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french829 wrote: french829 wrote: Finally replaced my 2005 Pathfinder with a 2011 Armada this weekend. I'll post a picture after the weekend. I am looking very forward to having the extra tow power. The old Pathfinder gave us all she had and there was much left after a couple of years hauling a much heavier boat than our old Maxum. I'll provide a full report on Monday! Here is a picture of the first tow with the new Armada. Big upgrade from the Pathfinder. The Armada is the best tow vehicle I have ever driven...hands down. I test drove a new Suburban last week...not even in the same ballpark. Enjoy it! |
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| Author: | RedRocketSS [ Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:35 am ] |
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My 02 Avalanche pulling the 98 Horizon RS 5.0L.  
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| Author: | Mxzeatr [ Wed Jul 25, 2012 1:20 pm ] |
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06 F150...  
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| Author: | LazyCAT [ Sat Aug 04, 2012 8:39 pm ] |
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 2003 GMC 1500hd with quadsteer. |
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| Author: | Kvou812 [ Sun Aug 05, 2012 10:26 am ] |
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2003 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer Edition 5.4L V8, 3.73 gears, heavy duty towing package Beautiful truck in estate green, but it oviously doesn't match the boat. The truck isn't a daily driver (only 75k miles on it) its used just for towing the boat and an occasional road trip.  
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