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    Posted: 04 Jun 2011 at 5:43pm
Traded in the Mitsubishi Endeavor. While it towed well, this will give us more power  and more towing capacity. So long "Gray Ghost", hello "The Beast". Added a P2 brake controller and we are now ready to go to Kerrville next week!!
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Very nice, full sized cab too.  It might be an illusion but it looks like the 'pod is slightly nose-up, if you can get it level or slightly nose-down that would be better.
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Originally posted by techntrek

Very nice, full sized cab too.  It might be an illusion but it looks like the 'pod is slightly nose-up, if you can get it level or slightly nose-down that would be better.


Yes is slightly nose down. I am hoping loading the truck would lower it some. Ball mount has a 2 in. drop, may need another with more drop. Thanks.
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My bad, I mean nose up.
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Posts: 767 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Jun 2011 at 9:03pm
Very nice!  I'm jeallous Broken Heart

Which engine did you choose?
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Very nice!  I'm jeallous Broken Heart

Which engine did you choose?

It came with the 5.0L engine; supposed to be 360HP @ 5500 rpm.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Jun 2011 at 6:52am
Congratulations!  I like it. 
 
Although moving up to my full size truck, from my smaller GMC Canyon, hurt like @#$%% paying for it, the towing experience is much more relaxing now.  I hope you enjoy your's as much as I do mine.
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Thanks David, that's what we are counting on. Plus, I am hoping to get at least the same mpg towing as the Mitsubishi, 10-12 mpg.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Jun 2011 at 11:47am
Originally posted by psaman

Thanks David, that's what we are counting on. Plus, I am hoping to get at least the same mpg towing as the Mitsubishi, 10-12 mpg.
 
That has been my personal experience, regarding the mpgs.  It seems to be true regardless of the TV.
The big difference in my case:
185HP, 4cyl, with 3.73 gears was turning 3200-3300RPMs and still not able to keep up - constanly wanting to downshift to 2nd gear and jump to over 4000RPMs.  I could not use the TV's A/C, carried no fluids in the Pod, removed the tailgate from the truck and did not carry the spare tire Cry to the Pod, to reduce weight.
 
Now, all different.  I can "loaf" along at 1700-1800RPMs (@65mph) and forget all of the above.  There's still plenty of power to pass at will.  Headwinds and hills are no longer "Maalox moments".  I think you'll like it. Smile
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Posts: 9062 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Jun 2011 at 3:42pm
Wow thats a beefy engine.  Once you get some mpg numbers let us know.
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