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02-18-2013, 11:14 PM
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E/SA DART
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hilmar Ca.
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Maiden Voyage!
Just took the 2004 303se on it's maiden voyage to race in the Winternationals in Pomona Ca, from Hilmar Ca, 630 miles over and back through the Grapevine towing my E/SA 1969 Dodge Dart. Trip was way better than expected Coach drives and rides like a dream towed over the Grape vine 35 MPH with ease, everything worked great in the coach. Quite happy overall and 7.4 MPG!
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02-18-2013, 11:28 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 1,175
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mopargilley
Just took the 2004 303se on it's maiden voyage to race in the Winternationals in Pomona Ca, from Hilmar Ca, 630 miles over and back through the Grapevine towing my E/SA 1969 Dodge Dart. Trip was way better than expected Coach drives and rides like a dream towed over the Grape vine 35 MPH with ease, everything worked great in the coach. Quite happy overall and 7.4 MPG!
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I used to live up at the top of the grapevine (7 years) you did very well pulling the hill!
Congrats on a successful trip and welcome to the forum!
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TV: 2012 Ram 3500 Laramie CC LB 4x4 DRW
RV: 2013 Crusader 325RES Touring Edition
Days Camped: 2012 (3) 2013 (22)
Next Trip: Mission Bay, CA 6/6 - 6/9
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02-19-2013, 06:54 AM
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CLASS "A" Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Upperco, Maryland
Posts: 3,136
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mopargilley
Just took the 2004 303se on it's maiden voyage to race in the Winternationals in Pomona Ca, from Hilmar Ca, 630 miles over and back through the Grapevine towing my E/SA 1969 Dodge Dart. Trip was way better than expected Coach drives and rides like a dream towed over the Grape vine 35 MPH with ease, everything worked great in the coach. Quite happy overall and 7.4 MPG!
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Glad to hear everything went smooth. 7.4 MPG while towing is great! Hope all your future travels are just as successful! Be safe and 
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Driver: Charlie
Navigator: Sheri
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02-19-2013, 09:35 AM
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Kanadian Kamper
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Southern Ontario
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Just guessing here but.......
I'm reading this post as someone who towed a Dodge Dart to an event for drag racing? If that's the case, is it equipped with slicks while being towed? Would it be licensed to do this? If not, and it's on a trailer, is this still within the towing limits of what I read is a 2004 Georgetown which probably has the same hitch limits of 5,000lbs?
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2018 Sunseeker 2430S-CD, nicely modified and carried by a 2017 Ford E450 Sport
Former Georgetown 330TS owner for 10 years with more mods than I can count, pushed by our 2017 GMC Terrain
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02-19-2013, 10:31 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kenandterry
Just guessing here but.......
I'm reading this post as someone who towed a Dodge Dart to an event for drag racing? If that's the case, is it equipped with slicks while being towed? Would it be licensed to do this? If not, and it's on a trailer, is this still within the towing limits of what I read is a 2004 Georgetown which probably has the same hitch limits of 5,000lbs?
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If that Dart is running in the 11's I bet it doesn't weigh much.
ab&jb
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SHE wanted "a new motorhome" 
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02-19-2013, 07:54 PM
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E/SA DART
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hilmar Ca.
Posts: 35
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The Dodge Dart Qualified # 10 at the Winternationals with a 10.74@ 122.48 MPH. I towed it on a trailer with a hitch I modified the GCVWR for a F53 Chassis is 26,000Lbs. My GCVW is 21,920 fully loaded. By the way got beat second round by a .004 total package headen to Phoenix for the next race.
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02-19-2013, 07:55 PM
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E/SA DART
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hilmar Ca.
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Oh ya the Dart weights 3160 @ E-weight!
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02-19-2013, 08:07 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mopargilley
The Dodge Dart Qualified # 10 at the Winternationals with a 10.74@ 122.48 MPH. I towed it on a trailer with a hitch I modified the GCVWR for a F53 Chassis is 26,000Lbs. My GCVW is 21,920 fully loaded. By the way got beat second round by a .004 total package headen to Phoenix for the next race.
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Firebird?
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Dan n Dione
TV: 2012 Ram 3500 Laramie CC LB 4x4 DRW
RV: 2013 Crusader 325RES Touring Edition
Days Camped: 2012 (3) 2013 (22)
Next Trip: Mission Bay, CA 6/6 - 6/9
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02-19-2013, 08:31 PM
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E/SA DART
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hilmar Ca.
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Firebird yes.
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02-19-2013, 08:40 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mopargilley
Firebird yes.
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I live about 2 miles from Firebird. Let me know when you are coming..would love to come out n see the Dart run. 
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Dan n Dione
TV: 2012 Ram 3500 Laramie CC LB 4x4 DRW
RV: 2013 Crusader 325RES Touring Edition
Days Camped: 2012 (3) 2013 (22)
Next Trip: Mission Bay, CA 6/6 - 6/9
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02-20-2013, 12:31 AM
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E/SA DART
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hilmar Ca.
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I will be there 2-28 to 3-4 we normally run early to Qualify.
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02-20-2013, 01:49 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Ontario, Canada
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You need to post a photo for us Mopar guys!
Good luck in Phoenix.
Dave
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