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03-08-2012, 04:14 PM
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New toad came home today!
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03-08-2012, 04:42 PM
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Newmar Owners Club
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Sweet! 
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03-08-2012, 04:45 PM
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Nor'easters Club
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Very cool ride. Looking to downsize ourselves. Best of luck with it.
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2020 Newmar London Aire 4569
2019 Ford F150 Limited 450hp
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03-08-2012, 05:56 PM
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IMHO, you might as well tow something that's comfortable to ride in : )
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03-18-2012, 08:47 AM
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National RV Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: San Jose, Ca.
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How much does the new toad weigh?
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Rick and Julia
2005 Dolphin 5376, W24, Solid Body Paint, Koni FSD's
Looking for a new toad
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03-18-2012, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick 2005 Dolphin 5376
How much does the new toad weigh?
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The curb weight is around 3800lbs.
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03-19-2012, 10:45 AM
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National RV Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Wow, only 3800lbs. GM must of went on a diet. I would of figured 4500-4800lbs. The Jeep JK weighs in at a hefty 4300 plus liquids and it's about as spartan as you can get on the inside.
You should really enjoy the new toad. Decided on a tow system yet? Take a look at the Ready Brute / Ready brake set up. I use it as do many others here with great success.
Cheers
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2005 Dolphin 5376, W24, Solid Body Paint, Koni FSD's
Looking for a new toad
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03-19-2012, 11:46 AM
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Monaco Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Location: Clovis, CA, USA
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Have you actually weighed it? I'd be surprised if it came in under 4,200 lb.
Curious too about what brake system you are going to use.
Some of the newer cars are a pain to install braking systems into.
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03-19-2012, 12:00 PM
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National RV Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Originally Posted by Arch Hoagland
Have you actually weighed it? I'd be surprised if it came in under 4,200 lb.
Curious too about what brake system you are going to use.
Some of the newer cars are a pain to install braking systems into.
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GMC's website says 3800 curb, which is dry. 4860 something gross. That's fully loaded with fuel, cargo and people. I'd guess on the ground being towed at 4200-4300lbs
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Rick and Julia
2005 Dolphin 5376, W24, Solid Body Paint, Koni FSD's
Looking for a new toad
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03-19-2012, 03:38 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club
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Originally Posted by Arch Hoagland
Have you actually weighed it? I'd be surprised if it came in under 4,200 lb.
Curious too about what brake system you are going to use.
Some of the newer cars are a pain to install braking systems into.
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I have decided to go with the falcon all terrain tow bar and the roadmaster invisbrake.
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03-19-2012, 10:31 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Are you going to install the braking system yourself?
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2000 LEXUS RX300 FWD 22MPG 4020 LBS
Criticism is easier than Craftsmanship
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03-20-2012, 04:38 AM
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Tiffin Owners Club
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Originally Posted by Arch Hoagland
Are you going to install the braking system yourself?
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No, Campingworld is. Let me say this before everyone jumps on me for using camping world, lol they have been great to me and have gone above and beyond what should be expected of them on both my purchases of rigs, and service. I know a lot of people are upset with them about that whole hunting thing, but that was a CEO 's action and the local people here had nothing to do with it. So until they give me personally a reason not to use them I will continue. Just saying. ( smiley face)
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03-20-2012, 11:22 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
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I have a Terrain just like yours. I just towed it 800 miles, and it towed great. Hardly knew it was behind me. Its great toad, good luck.
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03-20-2012, 08:46 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Location: Clovis, CA, USA
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I've always had good luck with Camping World and hope you do too.
They can't all bad or they wouldn't still be in business.
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2000 LEXUS RX300 FWD 22MPG 4020 LBS
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