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Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-29-2016, 06:32 AM
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Posted By skiman
It's been 20 plus years since my 88 Astro. Hard...

It's been 20 plus years since my 88 Astro. Hard to remember. Good vehicle for us and 3 boys. I think it has a partial frame as someone earlier mentioned. At any rate, where the receiver is...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 12-22-2015, 07:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,136
Posted By skiman
On the Astro, I think the studs either pulled...

On the Astro, I think the studs either pulled away from the metal or the metal ripped out where they were welded. Been a long time and can't remember exactly. The issue with unibody is that you...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 12-21-2015, 07:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,136
Posted By skiman
I towed a fairly heavy HILO trailer with an Astro...

I towed a fairly heavy HILO trailer with an Astro van and Reese Dual Cam hitch. There were weld studs at the front of the receiver that broke from the stress. Can't remember if they pulled out of...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-10-2015, 06:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,136
Posted By skiman
Red face I am purposely loading the front with heavy stuff...

I am purposely loading the front with heavy stuff for fear of getting tonue weight low. I will continue to do that but am relieved with some real data. A near catastrophe with an improperly loaded...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-09-2015, 07:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,136
Posted By skiman
Without bikes and rack around 540. Don't have...

Without bikes and rack around 540. Don't have much under dinette.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-08-2015, 09:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,136
Posted By skiman
Bike racks and tongue weight

I loaded up our 21' with 1Up bike rack, two bikes, full frig, a full fresh tank and checked tounge weight. Shows 500 lbs. Assuming trailer at 4300 lbs, that would put me at a shade under 12%. ...
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