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Old 03-26-2016, 10:25 PM   #2441
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Old 03-27-2016, 01:58 PM   #2442
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2014 Sliverado 2106 26DBH Grey Wolf. We go camping once a month all year around. The only thing good about living in CA
I'm guessing you're a transplant. I agree with you.

I lived there for 3 years back in the '70's. Really missed the seasons.
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Old 03-27-2016, 02:19 PM   #2443
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My setup.

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Old 03-27-2016, 10:50 PM   #2444
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Adding to the controversy.. incorrect info on 2016 from... Volkswagen Touareg Review - Volkswagen Touareg Car Pricing, Photos and Specs - CARandDRIVER
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 7716 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 772 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 7716 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 1157 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity 7716 lbs

this is why so many (including me) thought this was a towing machine .. I still intend to use this combo respectfully and safely but knowing the manual states the touareg does not have a class III hitch. (7716 not class three?) And I went to my local dealer and confirmed that the 2016 still shows 616 tongue weight on the sticker. One would think car and driver would be more accurate.
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Old 03-28-2016, 12:35 AM   #2445
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I am digging this combo. Well done!
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Old 03-28-2016, 06:59 AM   #2446
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The mountains didn't run your TV down going up and overheat your brakes going down? Seems like a hard pull in those mountains. I would love to cut the added time off the tow but wasn't sure about those mountains.


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Monteagle Mountain is the stretch of interstate you're referring too. Average grade is 6%, about 5 miles long.


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Old 03-28-2016, 07:24 AM   #2447
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LTnTN I could not remember that stretch of road for anything even though I have traveled it many times. Just not real excited about going down that grade with the precious cargo on board (wife, two daughters and grandson). Wife says to go around. Lol


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Old 03-28-2016, 07:45 AM   #2448
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I am digging this combo. Well done!
I am too. I love my flatbed. Surprised I do not see more of them for towing.
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Old 03-28-2016, 04:46 PM   #2449
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The new TV

The '07 Avalanche didn't pull as well as I would like on steep hills. Now we're pulling with a 2012 Silverado Z71 geared for towing. No problem keeping it up around 55 now. 2015 Flagstaff MicroLite 21DS.
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Old 03-28-2016, 04:51 PM   #2450
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Old 03-28-2016, 05:10 PM   #2451
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(i actually think i detached the tow vehicle before this pic but you get the jist)
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Old 03-31-2016, 12:12 PM   #2452
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Truck and trailer specs are below. Trailer is 4000 dry and 5600 max capacity.
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Old 03-31-2016, 12:28 PM   #2453
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Old 03-31-2016, 12:37 PM   #2454
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Truck and trailer specs are below. Trailer is 4000 dry and 5600 max capacity.

I thought those trucks max out at 5,000#'s towing?
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Old 03-31-2016, 01:08 PM   #2455
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I believe the 08 and up Colorados and Canyons are rated a little higher because of the 3.7 vs 3.5 liter engine and bigger brakes. You can see a little squat with the wd hitch installed still, but honestly it rode a lot better then I figured it would. I know I am in the higher side of the limit but I don't experience hills, mtns like others do.
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Old 03-31-2016, 04:40 PM   #2456
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Truck and trailer specs are below. Trailer is 4000 dry and 5600 max capacity.
Looks good!
I really want to see this thing in action. I am very curious about its lift and tire removal. Never seen or heard of anything like it!

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Nice setup!


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Old 03-31-2016, 09:30 PM   #2459
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Looks good!
I really want to see this thing in action. I am very curious about its lift and tire removal. Never seen or heard of anything like it!

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I will get some video or pics when I can.. We are getting rain and snow again! Probably gonna freeze up the lakes so I can use it! Actually the setup is simple, hydro jacks behind each tire, pull a pin to disconnect the rear of the spring from the axle, lower the hydros and the wheels tuck in the wells and the frame lays on the ground. Hydro jack up front and a backup hand cranker.
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