Toads (aka Dinghy's, Toweds) [message #156758] |
Sun, 15 January 2012 08:11 |
LNelson
Messages: 335 Registered: December 2008 Location: Springfield, MO
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I have been towing my Wrangler. In the old days I towed a Sammy. I would LOVE to find a Sammy that is not all boogered up (raised, etc). I bought my Wrangler new so I know it pretty well.
The Wrangler is about 3,100# out of the factory, the Sammy about 2,000#. The variations of the Sammy creep up a few hundred pounds more. I figure a half ton LESS towing weight would make a big difference. I also am convinced that we pay a price for towing, structurally and mechanically.
I saw a Chevy Metro at the Lowes parking lot last night. I googled them and the hatchback weighs 1,859#. Anyone have any experience with towing them? Any mods or special procedures (stopping every 200 miles like with the Sammy).
Still want another Sammy, just to get the 4wd.
Larry Nelson Springfield, MO
Ex GMC'er, then GM Busnut
now '77 Eleganza ARS WB0JOT
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