Ours always sags a bit when I first hook it up, but after a few bumps it levels itself. Some friends of ours saw us leaving TRL this weekend and took this pic. It’s pretty much riding like it normally would.Big Block Power wrote: Thu Sep 05, 2019 12:54 pmHonestly. It sags 2 inches. More than I thought it would. It has power. It's it enough? I don't know. I haven't towed enough yet. Only a few times. It's too small for the family though. Gas mileage I have no clue. I only tow 20 minutes each way. We will see the jury is still out. I love driving out without the boat. It's a blast.shrfdeputy wrote: Thu Sep 05, 2019 10:01 amMaybe I missed it somewhere, but how do you like how your Durango tows? I just got back from the 2nd long trip towing our 252 with ours and am still impressed. We had a blowout on the trailer on the way down so I drove no more than 65 most of the time to hopefully get home without any more drama. That translated to 12 mpg for the entire trip.Big Block Power wrote: Mon Jul 22, 2019 7:12 pm Yea a bunch of manufactures switched to the same kind of load leveling shock like mine has. It actually road better loaded. Not so stiff.
After watching bfun tow his to TRL was impressive. So we will see.
Thinking of a new tow vehicle.
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Measure before and after once. I'll measure mine next time to see if it moves much after it's connected. I'm sure we will be back in a Escalade with a 8 speed. Now I don't have to be in a hurry so we will just watch and play. But we will see. Were ok for now.shrfdeputy wrote: Thu Sep 05, 2019 1:07 pmOurs always sags a bit when I first hook it up, but after a few bumps it levels itself. Some friends of ours saw us leaving TRL this weekend and took this pic. It’s pretty much riding like it normally would.Big Block Power wrote: Thu Sep 05, 2019 12:54 pmHonestly. It sags 2 inches. More than I thought it would. It has power. It's it enough? I don't know. I haven't towed enough yet. Only a few times. It's too small for the family though. Gas mileage I have no clue. I only tow 20 minutes each way. We will see the jury is still out. I love driving out without the boat. It's a blast.shrfdeputy wrote: Thu Sep 05, 2019 10:01 am
Maybe I missed it somewhere, but how do you like how your Durango tows? I just got back from the 2nd long trip towing our 252 with ours and am still impressed. We had a blowout on the trailer on the way down so I drove no more than 65 most of the time to hopefully get home without any more drama. That translated to 12 mpg for the entire trip.
After watching bfun tow his to TRL was impressive. So we will see.
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Just get the self leveling. Problem solvedBig Block Power wrote: Thu Sep 05, 2019 5:57 pm Measure before and after once. I'll measure mine next time to see if it moves much after it's connected. I'm sure we will be back in a Escalade with a 8 speed. Now I don't have to be in a hurry so we will just watch and play. But we will see. Were ok for now.
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They are. It's standard on the RT.Bfun220 wrote: Thu Sep 05, 2019 8:13 pmJust get the self leveling. Problem solvedBig Block Power wrote: Thu Sep 05, 2019 5:57 pm Measure before and after once. I'll measure mine next time to see if it moves much after it's connected. I'm sure we will be back in a Escalade with a 8 speed. Now I don't have to be in a hurry so we will just watch and play. But we will see. Were ok for now.
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I meant air ride.Big Block Power wrote: Thu Sep 05, 2019 8:14 pmThey are. It's standard on the RT.Bfun220 wrote: Thu Sep 05, 2019 8:13 pmJust get the self leveling. Problem solvedBig Block Power wrote: Thu Sep 05, 2019 5:57 pm Measure before and after once. I'll measure mine next time to see if it moves much after it's connected. I'm sure we will be back in a Escalade with a 8 speed. Now I don't have to be in a hurry so we will just watch and play. But we will see. Were ok for now.
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Na escalade rideBfun220 wrote: Thu Sep 05, 2019 8:35 pmI meant air ride.
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Finally ordered my truck.
A 2020 Ford F-350 Limited CC SWB. In Star White Tri Coat.
I’m a little excited, the 2020 power tops 1,050 lbs of torque and a 10 speed.
Now, we can travel some distance with the boat..
A 2020 Ford F-350 Limited CC SWB. In Star White Tri Coat.
I’m a little excited, the 2020 power tops 1,050 lbs of torque and a 10 speed.
Now, we can travel some distance with the boat..
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I’ll bite....where you thinking of taking it?Tuscany wrote: Tue Oct 08, 2019 8:06 am Finally ordered my truck.
A 2020 Ford F-350 Limited CC SWB. In Star White Tri Coat.
I’m a little excited, the 2020 power tops 1,050 lbs of torque and a 10 speed.
Now, we can travel some distance with the boat..
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California Delta of course! .. Then to Table Rock in late July. !ajcampen wrote: Tue Oct 08, 2019 8:44 amI’ll bite....where you thinking of taking it?Tuscany wrote: Tue Oct 08, 2019 8:06 am Finally ordered my truck.
A 2020 Ford F-350 Limited CC SWB. In Star White Tri Coat.
I’m a little excited, the 2020 power tops 1,050 lbs of torque and a 10 speed.
Now, we can travel some distance with the boat..
Great interior shots T! I’ll bet your more than “ a little “ excited. Looking forward to exterior shots when she comes in!
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Nice purchase T. Lake Cumberland isn't that far of a drive, and is large enough to really stretch the legs on the R7. Let Katie and I know when you wan to come visit lol.
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Re: Thinking of a new tow vehicle.
Oh, I don’t know. My business makes summer holidays impossible for us, so if we get a little time we may do something like Lake George, or really anywhere that’s a day’s drive. If you guys could move TRL a little closer, that would also be a possibility.ajcampen wrote: Tue Oct 08, 2019 8:44 amI’ll bite....where you thinking of taking it?Tuscany wrote: Tue Oct 08, 2019 8:06 am Finally ordered my truck.
A 2020 Ford F-350 Limited CC SWB. In Star White Tri Coat.
I’m a little excited, the 2020 power tops 1,050 lbs of torque and a 10 speed.
Now, we can travel some distance with the boat..
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God, I’d love to visit there, but I’m guessing it’ll be a CC meet up in your area where we can fly in and take over your boat!cmattj wrote: Tue Oct 08, 2019 9:03 amCalifornia Delta of course! .. Then to Table Rock in late July. !ajcampen wrote: Tue Oct 08, 2019 8:44 amI’ll bite....where you thinking of taking it?Tuscany wrote: Tue Oct 08, 2019 8:06 am Finally ordered my truck.
A 2020 Ford F-350 Limited CC SWB. In Star White Tri Coat.
I’m a little excited, the 2020 power tops 1,050 lbs of torque and a 10 speed.
Now, we can travel some distance with the boat..
Great interior shots T! I’ll bet your more than “ a little “ excited. Looking forward to exterior shots when she comes in!
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Congrats T. If you don't haul the boat to TRL just haul your ass there.
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I think we will try and make it next year. Jack has to plan his schedule, and liquid won’t make the decision to go until the day before we leave
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Yeah ! I’m great with that. The 282 seats a bazillion ( as I make fun of yacht certified)Tuscany wrote: Tue Oct 08, 2019 11:13 am
God, I’d love to visit there, but I’m guessing it’ll be a CC meet up in your area where we can fly in and take over your boat!![]()
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