MCG GATHERING (Joplin, MO)

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  1. Rando76

    Rando76 Member

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    That's about what I get towing with my 300 too.
     
    Rando76, Jul 25, 2008
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  2. Grabber5.0

    Grabber5.0 Gear-head wannabe

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    I have gotten as high as 13 towing, 16 or 17 empty, with a fiberglass tonneau cover. 99 5.4L.
     
    Grabber5.0, Jul 25, 2008
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  3. PINKY

    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    and thats cruising 75 or so :p
    I was real surprised. It did not do that good going out there....but Ward took us through some old logging roads or something, felt like I was on a rollercoaster :bouncy: and Ward drives fast :burnout:
     
    PINKY, Jul 25, 2008
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  4. Andysutt

    Andysutt '72 Comet GT

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    I've pulled with both a 4.6 and a 5.4 (exact loads) and didnt notice any difference in mileage between the 2. Thats been a couple years back tho
     
    Andysutt, Jul 25, 2008
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  5. wardf

    wardf Ward Frahler

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    Logging roads!? Logging roads!? Hell you had 2 lanes when climbing a hill, you should have went through a few years ago when it was 2 lane from just past Dexter to Willow Springs, you got the gold treatment:evilsmile. A couple more years and it will be 4 lane all the way to West Plains.
     
    wardf, Jul 25, 2008
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    Ha! That's great. :clap:

    Am waiting for the burnout vid. :yup:
     
    Rick Book, Jul 25, 2008
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  7. ford84stepside

    ford84stepside Lone Wolf

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    My 99 with the 4.6 got around 11-12 towing my car to Atlanta in June. It gets about 18 average around here. With my heavy azz trailer, I stayed around 65 on the interstate, any faster and the trailer wanted to drive the truck. Of course we don't have as many hills as ya'll do in Ky, nor are they as steep.....

    The hauler drags were cool! Looks like something they'd have on Spike TV ! :rofl2:
     
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  8. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    I averaged 12.4 on the trip. :)

    John, if you get a 2 car hauler, you could keep it at my house. I promise to bring it to the Gathering every year for you to see.:bouncy:
     
    don graham, Jul 25, 2008
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  9. maverick1970

    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    That is a pretty good average Don. What speed did you keep it at?
     
    maverick1970, Jul 26, 2008
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    I usually kept it around 65-68. Slowed down a little when the tire started to vibrate. you won't believe this but my wife had a vibration in her car. We took it in since we were coming up to the mountains yesterday. She had a rear tire seperating too.:)
     
    don graham, Jul 26, 2008
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    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    Wow, your not having good luck with tires.
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    And the funny thing is that they are all different brands. This one was also under warranty so they replaced it for free.:)
     
    don graham, Jul 26, 2008
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    wardf Ward Frahler

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    As long as they keepp coming apart under warrenty you have it made:rofl: I just hope nothing ever happens to you or your family because of them.
     
    wardf, Jul 26, 2008
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  14. maverick1970

    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    Driving is so tiring! :D
     
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    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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