Toad question

[davidkerryedwards]

I haven't pulled a toad with the Bird. I just set up a 1996 Sidekick
as a toad. Just under 3000lbs. How much of a difference will I
notice pulling a toad of this size? I've got a retarder so I don't
think the weight of the toad even without brakes will make a huge
difference in braking ability given the relative weights of the two
vehicles. How much will I notice the toad when hill climbing?

Kerry
82 FC 35

[Lawrence Thornell]

I tow a 95 4dr Sidekick. I don't think you will notice this car at all. LT
90 SP in Eclectic, AL

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Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Toad question


>I haven't pulled a toad with the Bird. I just set up a 1996 Sidekick
> as a toad. Just under 3000lbs. How much of a difference will I
> notice pulling a toad of this size? I've got a retarder so I don't
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> vehicles. How much will I notice the toad when hill climbing?
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[Brian Johnson]

Kerry:

We tow a 2004 Suzuki XL-7 (weight of 3700 lbs. I believe) and we don't notice
it at all behind our 82 FC. We have the 3208 na engine with no retarder although
I use a Brakebuddy on the Suzuki. We towed it last fall from Toronto to Texas
and back with no problems.

Best wishes.

Brian Johnson
82 FC 35
Ontario

davidkerryedwards wrote:
I haven't pulled a toad with the Bird. I just set up a 1996 Sidekick
as a toad. Just under 3000lbs. How much of a difference will I
notice pulling a toad of this size? I've got a retarder so I don't
think the weight of the toad even without brakes will make a huge
difference in braking ability given the relative weights of the two
vehicles. How much will I notice the toad when hill climbing?

Kerry
82 FC 35





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[Bob Lawrence]

We tow a 94 Geo Tracker..weighs 2400 lbs...don't notice it at all.
Just bought a 05 Honda Element to tow and it weighs 3,500 lbs. Don't
notice it either except when going up hills and the speed drops about
5-10 mph.
Bob Lawrence
84 PT36
Tacky Tacoma, Wa.

> I haven't pulled a toad with the Bird. I just set up a 1996 Sidekick
> as a toad. Just under 3000lbs. How much of a difference will I
> notice pulling a toad of this size? I've got a retarder so I don't
> think the weight of the toad even without brakes will make a huge
> difference in braking ability given the relative weights of the two
> vehicles. How much will I notice the toad when hill climbing?
>
> Kerry
> 82 FC 35
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[George Witt]

When we picked up our Bird, we drove down in our 94 Accord (3400
pounds) and rented a tow dolly for the Accord for the trip home.
Never knew it was there.



Was freaking out over my first solo drive. LMAO

George Witt
81 FC 35 (3208 na)
Lincoln, Nebraska



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "davidkerryedwards"
wrote:
>
> I haven't pulled a toad with the Bird. I just set up a 1996 Sidekick
> as a toad. Just under 3000lbs. How much of a difference will I
> notice pulling a toad of this size? I've got a retarder so I don't
> think the weight of the toad even without brakes will make a huge
> difference in braking ability given the relative weights of the two
> vehicles. How much will I notice the toad when hill climbing?
>
> Kerry
> 82 FC 35
>