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mkivbren
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That's awesome. I'm getting a 288 next because the 248 feels like a jetski on the back of the mega cab. I want something that will make the turbo scream!

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Brett248Vista
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mkivbren wrote:
That's awesome. I'm getting a 288 next because the vista feels like a jetski on the back of the mega cab. I want something that will make the turbo scream!


Feels like a Jetski huh? Damn I need a diesel.... :)

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mkivbren
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that and a few little mods :wink:

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The truck is stock with the exception on the gauges I added. Pulls nicely. The trip to Myrtle Beach I averaged 9.5 mpg @ 60-65 mph. Truck seems to love being under a good load. 85K miles and other than an alternator just 2 weeks ago...no problems. Heck, I just replaced the original brake pads @ 83k miles.

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mkivbren
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I'd bet that your trailer weighs close to 1000 lbs more than mine too. I'd love to see how my truck feels with a 288 hooked up. I averaged (truck is brand new - 2000 miles so no where near broken in) 13.5 mpg @70-75 mph with about an hours worth of stop and go through nyc. It's pretty damn funny passing sports cars on I95 with the vista in tow.

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Brett248Vista
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The factory trailer for the 248 Vista is listed at 16000Lbs. I would imagine JV's trailer being an aluminum I Beam saves a little weight but I'd say it's around 2K or so? I wish my trailer was an I Beam.....

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I believe the trailer comes in at ~1500#.

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Cap'n Morgan
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Trailer weight noted !

Wow woggy, rough start for your cruiser debut.

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jmikula
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On the original post.. I have trailered my boat 20 miles on the highway only to knock the tip of my VHF antenna clean off while going under an overpass... Oh.. and I once pulled down a 10" (around) branch of my neighbor's tree with my canopy.

We all learn... I slip every year so my wife and I have got the routine down (blower, start-up, water, power off, cords off, front lines, aft lines) pretty good. I bet that's a hard thing to do if you are transient.

I'm going to guess you never forget the plug though...

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