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sushidog

Covington, LA

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Posted: 06/28/10 02:53pm

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Here's my little TV:

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It's an 06 Chevy Cobalt SS with the 2.4l n/a engine and auto tranny.

I took the rear seat out for more storage room.
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Then I finished off the rear deck.
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Here it is with my o6 LXE A-liner in tow.
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I did a few mods to make it a more capable TV including adding: a transmission cooler, a progressive brake controller, an Injen cold air intake, dual e-rams (with a dedicated helper battery and an Optima vehicle battery upgrade,) a header, a high flow cat and a Corsa touring stainless exhaust. I also had the engine and transmission computers "tow tuned." I'm towing at 170% of it's OEM recommended towing capacity, and have been safely for years with these mods.

As a result, it get better gas mileage towing my little camper (23-25 mpg) than most get with their toads. If fuel prices rise to the $7-$10/gallon range as some experts are predicting, (due to the drilling moratorium and if the new cap & tax "energy bill" passes) we may all be looking for tiny, yet capable TVs soon. That, or we'll all be taking really short trips. [emoticon]

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rowekmr wrote:

Looking at the pics of the interior its hard to believe that is a HD truck. The interior looks like a import luxury auto!

It definitely feels luxurious! But the suspension certainly ensures you remember it's a truck. And I wouldn't want it any other way!!

Nights slept...don't know, but it's never enough.

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DanMartin

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Here's Mine (El "Monstruo Verde"):

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Winged One

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Posted: 06/30/10 10:05am

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sushidog wrote:

Here's my little TV:

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It's an 06 Chevy Cobalt SS with the 2.4l n/a engine and auto tranny.

Chip

Very cool set up. Nice to see something other the trucks.

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I have to say.. I'm jealous of all yalls tow vehicles [emoticon]

My little half ton is stuck pulling 5.25tons xD

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rowekmr

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Posted: 06/30/10 12:44pm

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Is that 1/2 ton pulling the trailer in your signature? If so what is the drivetrain in the 1/2? How well does it tow?

Joe

lagunagrande wrote:

I have to say.. I'm jealous of all yalls tow vehicles [emoticon]

My little half ton is stuck pulling 5.25tons xD

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pextron

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RFOneWatt wrote:

I'm getting ready for our annual road trip next week and decided to hook up the new TV to the trailer for the first time. Here she is hooked up, empty. I think it's almost level? We'll see how she looks once we're loaded. All I can say about towing with the new F250 compared to the old Expedition is - WOW. [emoticon]

I like that toyhauler (correct?), who makes it?

lagunagrande

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rowekmr wrote:

Is that 1/2 ton pulling the trailer in your signature? If so what is the drivetrain in the 1/2? How well does it tow?

Joe

lagunagrande wrote:

I have to say.. I'm jealous of all yalls tow vehicles [emoticon]

My little half ton is stuck pulling 5.25tons xD

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Yeah, pulls the trailer plus all my fourwheelers+dirtbikes. It has a 3.73 gear ratio, 4.3l. It tows... Well.. Not good lol, you have to stay at a constant 3,000+rpm to stay at 60mph, and the hills about 6,000+rpm

RFOneWatt

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pextron wrote:

RFOneWatt wrote:

All I can say about towing with the new F250 compared to the old Expedition is - WOW. [emoticon]

I like that toyhauler (correct?), who makes it?

Thank you very much!

Yep! It's a 2008 made my Forest River. (built like a tank)

Here is a brochure on the unit: (PDF Format)

2008 Forest River Work and Play

And a bit more information:

2008 Forest River Work And Play 18LT Toy Hauler

If you would like additional pictures just let me know and I'll PM you a link.

Have a good one!

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Here's mine: 1998 Dodge Durango 4X4, 5.2L, 3.92 gears, K&N FIPK, Hypertech, Flowmaster muffler, backup camera, prodigy brake controller. 109K miles...soon to be retired...looking for another truck...

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