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Re: Anyone tow with fuel efficient cars (not trucks or SUVs)?
Farm Camp wrote: We did not want to get into a situation where we got a camper that "fit" our TV, end up unhappy with it, have to trade up to a larger camper *and* a new TV... And also take the associated hit on depreciation - since we were only looking at new campers. Best of luck. Me not liking the popup was the reason we upgraded to the TT. I can second this comment.570Views0likes0CommentsRe: Anyone tow with fuel efficient cars (not trucks or SUVs)?
I towed a Starcraft 1701 popup with a 2003 VW Jetta TDI 5 speed. 90 hp @ 3750 and 155 tq at 1900 rpm. No trailer brakes. It did well. Granted, I towed between north central Ohio and Niagara Falls, so no huge hills, but don't let the hp numbers fool you. It did fine, held 5th gear at freeway speeds, and returned 32mpg towing, turbo singing away. I sold the car and the trailer but would do it again if life took me that way.570Views0likes0CommentsRe: The idler arm/pitman arm is bad again.....
Forgive me, but how does a pitman arm go bad? It doesn't have any moving parts , does it? Not Flaming, as I am elbow deep myself in 200k Ford front end issues. I replaced my drag link and sway bar links but still have ball joints and axle ujoints to do. I just don't see how a pitman arm can wear out.502Views0likes0Comments- 390Views0likes0Comments
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