Toad

[david l greenberg]

Personally, I think 3,200 lbs is too heavy. I know many people who have
drawn that much weight but I gotta believe it will take a toll on the
running gear at some point. The GVWR for the GMC doen't permit it but I
would only try it if I had a '78 GMC (higher capacity) and lived in south
Florida and didn't cross some of our high bridges too often! (g)

David Lee Greenberg
GMC Motorhome Registry
200 MacFarlane Dr PH4N
Delray Beach, FL 33483-6829
561/243-0402

>GMCers
>
>I have a question for all of you. I will someday get a toad. I am
>wondering
>if a car of 3200 pounds is to heavy? Yes, I will put a braking system
>on it.
>My owners manual only says I need to have brakes if over 1000 poundsof
stuff. Just need to know what is to heavy. TIA
>
>Take Care
>Arch
>

 

[heinz wittenbecher]

>I have a question for all of you. I will someday get a toad. I am wondering
>if a car of 3200 pounds is to heavy?

Perhaps no ideal weight, but I tow a Mazda Protege which is about 33-3400
pounds. (I do have brakes on it). I do not find that I'm using breakes more
than without, i.e. I believe the toad is doing it's own braking. It actaully
seems I'm using less foot brake going down hills.

The brake is of the surge variety with a master cyl on the towbar. (pics at
www.bytedesigns.com/gmc)

Heinz
'76 Transmode

 

[john wright]

Most of the GMCers that I know and myself tow cars that weigh no more
that 2200 to 2300 lbs. The real problem is not all stopping the car
behind you, but the excess strain of the heavier car as you tow. Not
saying that you couldn't tow the heavier unit, but it will be hard on
the transmission.

J.R. Wright
77 Eleganza II

>
> GMCers
>
> I have a question for all of you. I will someday get a toad. I am wondering
> if a car of 3200 pounds is to heavy? Yes, I will put a braking system on it.
> My owners manual only says I need to have brakes if over 1000 pounds.
> It does not say how much I can tow. I will not ask the questions about
> tow bars and braking systems yet since I am no where near that kind
> of stuff. Just need to know what is to heavy. TIA
>
> Take Care
> Arch

 

[chuck will]

Concur. However it really depends where you live. My previous owner, Jim
Clenedenny in O'Fallon, Ill. towed a from wheel drive buick 4 door. He only went
back and forth from Ill to Florida. No mountains like the Coasts have so if
you're what might be called a flatlander you might be able to tow just about
anything. To ensure all is correct with your transmission you should get all the
CASPRO parts or his 6 speed tranny. Chuck Lompoc

> Most of the GMCers that I know and myself tow cars that weigh no more
> that 2200 to 2300 lbs. The real problem is not all stopping the car
> behind you, but the excess strain of the heavier car as you tow. Not
> saying that you couldn't tow the heavier unit, but it will be hard on
> the transmission.
>
> J.R. Wright
> 77 Eleganza II
>

> >
> > GMCers
> >
> > I have a question for all of you. I will someday get a toad. I am wondering
> > if a car of 3200 pounds is to heavy? Yes, I will put a braking system on it.
> > My owners manual only says I need to have brakes if over 1000 pounds.
> > It does not say how much I can tow. I will not ask the questions about
> > tow bars and braking systems yet since I am no where near that kind
> > of stuff. Just need to know what is to heavy. TIA
> >
> > Take Care
> > Arch

 

[chuck will]

When you come to CA look us up if you're on the Central Coast, Santa barbara
area. Chuck Will Lompoc, (805) 736-7965 There are five GMC's in town and a
number of them in SB and Santa Maria.

> Arch,
>
> I was at the NH International Rally. A fellow from TEXAS pulled in towing a
> Jeep.
> He had a standard trans, motor etc., he pulled this 1989 Jeep Wagoneer without
> no trouble whatsoever.
>
> Do you know what? I immediately sold my Blazer and went out searching for a
> 1989 Jeep Wagoneer and found one. That's what we are towing with no problems
> whatsoever. We are leaving it home this winter. When we get to Calif, we'll
> rent.
>
> Ed Lubo

 

[gary miller]

[ADMIN note - Gary, this message was html encoded. Please post in
plain text only. Thanks - Patrick]

.Jerry Wheeler wrote......, want to alert Gary Miller and Jim Davis;
I'll be in Charleston for several months this summer; would like to
meet you both and see your coaches.

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Jerry,
Just say when and we'll roll out the Oregon Coast welcome mat.

Gary
'77 Kingsley
North Bend, Oregon Coast (72" rain so far this year)

 

[voyager]

Anyone know if I can tow a " Pontiac FIERO "
Thanks,
Rob Teed