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Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-19-2019, 12:11 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,979
Posted By floyd
The Scamp19 is not"technically" a fifth wheel......

The Scamp19 is not"technically" a fifth wheel... problem solved!:okra
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-09-2018, 08:59 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,979
Posted By floyd
For all of you who enjoy lighting your hair on...

For all of you who enjoy lighting your hair on fire...
My owner's manual says not to exceed 70MPH when towing.
If it is acceptable to drive 70MPH at your tow rating, how much margin do you buy back...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-08-2018, 09:40 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,979
Posted By floyd
Another thing that lacks discussion is frontal...

Another thing that lacks discussion is frontal area... most are not aware that it matters, and many would't know how to define it. Trailer companies don't really advertise frontal area or the effects...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-08-2018, 08:23 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,979
Posted By floyd
It would be hard to miss the point... You said...

It would be hard to miss the point...
You said "IMO payload should be at the top of any tow vehicle discussion".


So far I have towed my Scamp about 6000 miles with my 2.5L Transit Connect,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-08-2018, 06:44 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,979
Posted By floyd
To your premise... A new Transit Connect with a...

To your premise...
A new Transit Connect with a normally aspirated 2.0L 4CYL automatic has a payload of 1570 pounds and a tow rating of 2000 pounds.

How does that compare to your F-150?
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-08-2018, 03:54 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,979
Posted By floyd
That is certainly a workhorsed opinion of a...

That is certainly a workhorsed opinion of a different color!
While it is not "Totoly" true and a bit of a "Strawman" argument, at least the "Wizards of Dearborn" got it back home to Kansas USA.

...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-07-2018, 02:07 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,979
Posted By floyd
It kinda looked like the chassis was too small...

It kinda looked like the chassis was too small for the body.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-06-2018, 02:19 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,979
Posted By floyd
Still, only the Titan sells fewer trucks and...

Still, only the Titan sells fewer trucks and together they are a small fraction of the leader, but then the Tundra is hardly mid sized and the Tacoma is pretty much fullsized!:loltu
its all a blur
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-05-2018, 07:42 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,979
Posted By floyd
So if they like them so much, why not keep them,...

So if they like them so much, why not keep them, obviating resale?
I was of course kidding, nobody actually buys new Tundras anymore anyway.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-05-2018, 04:40 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,979
Posted By floyd
What I don't like is taking a bath on the new...

What I don't like is taking a bath on the new sale, so I have never paid retail new.
Its ironic ain't it? The trucks least liked by the owners get the most on resale? If that is still true of...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-03-2018, 03:40 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,979
Posted By floyd
Notice I said "American brand". Ford was...

Notice I said "American brand".
Ford was building trucks when Aichi was only known for $2 imitations of American clocks. (I have a couple and love them)
Ford has a proud legacy which has produced...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-01-2018, 08:20 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,979
Posted By floyd
I saw a Ridgeline (really a modified SUV) towing...

I saw a Ridgeline (really a modified SUV) towing a Scamp19 using a beautiful custom designed hitch. It even allowed for access to the in-bed trunk.
If you like the Tacoma, the box material is no...
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