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Sticky Trailer wiring for your van.

Last post by Bret Schmerker « Fri Oct 18, 2019 9:03 pm
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by v8famvan » Sun Sep 10, 2006 8:13 am
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If you have or want trailer wiring on your vehicle then the wiring colors & what they are for are:
Large white wire is ground.
Small white wire or...
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Last post by Bret Schmerker
Fri Oct 18, 2019 9:03 pm
Sticky Trailers you have towed with your Astro or Safari

Last post by Vanjoe « Tue Jun 26, 2012 10:46 am
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by LiftedAWDAstro » Sat Sep 09, 2006 6:57 pm
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This thread is gonna be for pics and a description of what you have towed or currently tow with your Astro or Safari. You must have the A/S in the...
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Last post by Vanjoe
Tue Jun 26, 2012 10:46 am
Sticky Extra weight capacity for towing or hauling

Last post by 78si « Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:19 pm
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by LiftedAWDAstro » Tue Jun 05, 2007 11:17 pm

This thread will be for documented ways to get the extra lift or support for hauling or towing heavy loads. It will only be allowed to post actual...

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Last post by 78si
Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:19 pm
Sticky Weight distribution hitch and sway control setup and use

Last post by ScottS « Wed May 28, 2008 1:03 am
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by LiftedAWDAstro » Mon Jul 16, 2007 6:05 pm

I am posting this thread as a way to get information and ideas from folks who have used and currently use WDH with or without sway control. Since...

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Last post by ScottS
Wed May 28, 2008 1:03 am
flat towing 3100 miles

Last post by markinnh « Sun Jan 31, 2021 6:14 pm
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by markinnh » Wed Jan 27, 2021 12:44 pm

So I wish to use a tow bar to tow my van with driveshafts removed from Norcal to New Hampshire. I have a 97 ford e350 with 10 cylinder to tow it...

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Last post by markinnh
Sun Jan 31, 2021 6:14 pm
Hitch for '03 Cargo

Last post by Bret Schmerker « Sat Nov 23, 2019 10:41 am
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by Dayne66 » Sun Nov 17, 2019 4:47 pm

Looking at hitches:

and

Looks like either will fit.

Will a full sized spare still fit underneath?

Do either stick out past the bumper...

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Last post by Bret Schmerker
Sat Nov 23, 2019 10:41 am
Do I need an external tranny cooler?

Last post by slowalker « Fri Jun 16, 2017 9:01 am
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by slowalker » Thu Jun 15, 2017 1:21 pm

I have a 2004 Chev Astro Van. Will be hauling a 3000# tent trailer plus gear and kayaks up the Coquihalla. The tranny does have cooling through the...

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Last post by slowalker
Fri Jun 16, 2017 9:01 am
Front Tow hooks

Last post by Astrophysics « Wed Dec 14, 2016 10:44 pm
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by midnighthunder89 » Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:43 pm

hello
I was going to a local junkyard this weekend and I thought about something that might attach to the safari with a little modding. Is there a...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Wed Dec 14, 2016 10:44 pm
Transmission oil Cooler..

Last post by ihatemybike « Mon Oct 17, 2016 10:11 am
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by greybeard » Mon Oct 17, 2016 7:59 am

Planning to install a transmission cooler on my 2000 Astro. Lots of comments on Tru-Cool, a few on Hayden. My local NAPA store has Rapid Cool ATP in...

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Last post by ihatemybike
Mon Oct 17, 2016 10:11 am
Transmission cooler or not..

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Thu Jun 25, 2015 8:39 am
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by Detectorist » Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:28 pm
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next week I'll be towing with my stock Astro Van 2000 a 6'X12' Uhaul trailer total weight about 3200lbs. Moving from Largo, Florida to Raleigh NC....
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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Thu Jun 25, 2015 8:39 am
Trailer hitch for 2003 2WD Astro ,will one from 1st gen fit

Last post by trackvw « Wed May 13, 2015 3:16 pm

by trackvw » Wed May 13, 2015 3:16 pm

when I go to the Junkyard or off craigslist are all the Astro Van trailer hitches the same ?

this would be the full size Class 2 / 3 style hitch...

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Last post by trackvw
Wed May 13, 2015 3:16 pm
Class III/IV Receiver Hitch

Last post by crazyvanman « Tue Feb 25, 2014 7:44 pm
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by CaptSquid » Sun Mar 04, 2012 3:38 pm

I've got about a week to come up with a Class III/IV before my motorized scooter arrives.

I'm to the point that I can barely walk without the aid of...

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Last post by crazyvanman
Tue Feb 25, 2014 7:44 pm
Do I need the transmission cooler

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Wed Oct 09, 2013 4:11 am
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by Blastro » Tue Oct 08, 2013 9:21 am

I'm taking a trip from central NY to Nags Head NC, about 900 Miles.

I have a trailer like this:

and I'm putting my buggy on it.

This...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Oct 09, 2013 4:11 am
Confused Towing

Last post by catbones « Sat Jun 01, 2013 7:26 pm
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by catbones » Thu May 30, 2013 5:20 am

Hi everyone, new to the forum and not yet an Astro/Safari owner but hopefully soon. However, before I become one I wanted to look into the towing...

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Last post by catbones
Sat Jun 01, 2013 7:26 pm
Suggestions Needed For Towing Problem

Last post by altozwei « Thu Apr 25, 2013 11:23 am
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by altozwei » Sun Apr 21, 2013 5:39 pm

We just purchased a new (to us) popup, a Coleman/Fleetwood 2003 Tacoma. We had hoped that, because it has a shorter box on it, that it might get us...

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Last post by altozwei
Thu Apr 25, 2013 11:23 am
Deano .... need some help gettin the 95 ready for summer cam

Last post by skippy « Sat Mar 23, 2013 8:26 pm
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by skippy » Sat Mar 09, 2013 11:35 am

Hey Deano . long time no see :)
Spring is upon us & its time to get the new rig ready for towing the camper . its getting all new cooling system & a...

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Last post by skippy
Sat Mar 23, 2013 8:26 pm
Factory Hitch Ratings

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Sat Mar 23, 2013 5:41 am
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by maestro » Fri Mar 22, 2013 3:02 pm

So I finally have my '93 Extended AWD licensed and on the road, replacing my '91 shorty. It's time now for me to get it ready to tow the travel...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sat Mar 23, 2013 5:41 am
Towing with 1991 TBI shorty or 1993 AWD CPI?

Last post by Smiliesafari « Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:09 pm
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by maestro » Sat Dec 01, 2012 11:04 pm
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So here is the story from the newbie... me! I have owned a 1991 Astro TBI shorty two wheel drive for 14 years and it's been a great vehicle. I was...
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:09 pm
Light Duty Front-Mounted 2" Receiver

Last post by rollinghome « Thu Feb 07, 2013 6:40 pm
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by rollinghome » Fri Dec 28, 2012 7:09 am
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I may upgrade to a heavy duty receiver at some point (like this one) but for the time being I just needed a quick, cheap, light duty solution to...
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Last post by rollinghome
Thu Feb 07, 2013 6:40 pm
i should know this, will a hitch from an 01 fit an 04 Astro

Last post by justice « Mon Feb 04, 2013 6:23 pm
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by justice » Sun Feb 03, 2013 11:15 am

i should know this, will a hitch from an 01 fit an 04 Astro?

I don't care if I have to remove the spare.

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Last post by justice
Mon Feb 04, 2013 6:23 pm
When to Use Tow/ Haul and when not to

Last post by Mark C. « Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:12 pm
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by completetech » Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:53 pm

Looking for any expertise with this function of the van.

Should this be used with the van only when towing certain things or everything or say if...

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Last post by Mark C.
Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:12 pm
Did some "real" towing with the 'Stro today.

Last post by bentwanderer « Thu Sep 27, 2012 8:37 pm
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by overdrive75 » Sat Jun 09, 2012 7:16 pm
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It's been a while since I have been on here, I have been busy, sorry for that.

Boat is listed at 3,900 lbs dry, she has a SBC 350 in here and...
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Last post by bentwanderer
Thu Sep 27, 2012 8:37 pm
Problem with wiring in LED brake lights on my camper

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Fri Aug 10, 2012 5:30 am
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by skippy » Tue Aug 07, 2012 4:00 pm

I have an older popup camper that i'm hooking up new LED brake lights on the back for brighter lighting . I'm using a 4 pin connector from the van &...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Aug 10, 2012 5:30 am
Tramper Build data request

Last post by snapple « Fri Jun 08, 2012 7:22 am
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by Xephius » Mon Apr 13, 2009 2:59 pm
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Yo Peter,

I am thinking about building a Tramper like trailer for my Astro. Mine of course would have a 3 drop, be black, and have aerodynamic...
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Last post by snapple
Fri Jun 08, 2012 7:22 am
400 mile tow • trans temp gauge • etc

Last post by LaGrasta « Sat May 05, 2012 12:24 pm
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by LaGrasta » Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:20 am
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I have towed with my Astro numerous times and was extremely impressed and pleased with it's capability. I couldn't even tell anything was hitched. I...
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Last post by LaGrasta
Sat May 05, 2012 12:24 pm
Anybody use a bumper-pull setup?

Last post by JTalley « Wed Jan 04, 2012 7:03 am
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by JTalley » Tue Jan 03, 2012 12:56 pm

I've seen them around on a few vans, but I've never seen everything up close. I'm making something in the shop to bolt onto the bumper. It consists...

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Last post by JTalley
Wed Jan 04, 2012 7:03 am
Can I tow a 21' travel trailer (has dual wheels)

Last post by Meterpig « Sun Oct 02, 2011 9:21 pm
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by pengyou » Sat Dec 06, 2008 4:16 pm
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with a healthy v6. My van is a little tired now, so would not want to stress it just yet. I think the auto tranny has a 4 spd with OD - i can shift...
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Last post by Meterpig
Sun Oct 02, 2011 9:21 pm
The trailers

Last post by 1Gary « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:08 pm
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by GEJ » Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:11 pm
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I have been talking about the fleamarket trailers for two yrs.This presents what I have been saying.

The small vendor trailer:

The sides open...
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Last post by 1Gary
Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:08 pm
Wondering how to remove my hitch

Last post by 1Gary « Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:29 am
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by JTalley » Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:12 am

I've never towed anything with my van, and my spare won't fit underneath with the hitch on there, so I was gonna take it off. It's a class II hitch,...

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Last post by 1Gary
Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:29 am
Towing Car issues???

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Sun Jan 09, 2011 6:46 am
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by leadtrombone » Fri Jan 07, 2011 1:29 pm
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OK. Once again i have a crazy idea. Probably never going to do it, but,,,......

Here is the question.. Is there a stability issue with towing...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sun Jan 09, 2011 6:46 am
Trailer Wiring Dutch Doors Question.

Last post by peelers « Thu Nov 04, 2010 2:54 pm
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by peelers » Thu Nov 04, 2010 8:47 am

I apologize if this question has already been posted. I searched but could not find anything. As a result, I'm posting up my dumb a.. question.

2000...

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Last post by peelers
Thu Nov 04, 2010 2:54 pm
towing a dead awd van

Last post by ihatemybike « Wed Aug 18, 2010 4:06 am
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by leek » Tue Aug 17, 2010 9:09 pm

is it possible to remove the atc fuse , leave the van in neutral and tow it with a tow dolly ?
would be towing approximately 35 miles.

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Last post by ihatemybike
Wed Aug 18, 2010 4:06 am
Junkyard hitch ID

Last post by slim724 « Sun Aug 15, 2010 11:36 am
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by slim724 » Mon Aug 09, 2010 11:07 am

didn't find much info on draw-tite's website, all the hitches look a little different than this one. I pulled the hitch from gen1 ext cargo, all the...

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Last post by slim724
Sun Aug 15, 2010 11:36 am
Trailer hitch

Last post by dunedog « Fri Aug 13, 2010 5:05 am
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by alexalexanders » Tue Dec 29, 2009 5:52 pm

I recently bought a hitch for my 94 standard body astro. My question is will i lose my spare, its not full size but i saw on here someone had to give...

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Last post by dunedog
Fri Aug 13, 2010 5:05 am
Hybrid RV's

Last post by Rileysowner « Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:25 am
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by thevalleyboy » Tue Sep 30, 2008 3:57 pm
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Okay Lifted... and Firecakes... feel free to give input - how do people like Hybrid RV's and what is their general shortcomings? I am looking to get...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:25 am
Air springs or Timbrens??

Last post by SoCalli V8 « Tue Jul 06, 2010 1:10 pm
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by astronewbie » Thu Jul 01, 2010 10:50 am

I will be towing a 4000# 23' travel trailer a few times a year. Is one system better than the other?
The rest of the time the van is a dailey driver.

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Last post by SoCalli V8
Tue Jul 06, 2010 1:10 pm
What does the factory tow package consist of?

Last post by Philly758 « Tue Jul 06, 2010 10:32 am
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by kingbee » Fri Feb 05, 2010 2:55 pm

I'm looking for an AWD Astro or Safari, and some that I've been looking at have a tow package. Can anyone tell me what that includes? I'm especially...

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Last post by Philly758
Tue Jul 06, 2010 10:32 am
Trailer wiring melted!

Last post by wkastro « Thu Jun 17, 2010 5:53 am
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by sfeaver » Tue Feb 02, 2010 7:08 pm

Had a problem on the weekend where after moving the van for the first time in two weeks, the brake lights stayed on dimly. Well eventually I found...

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Last post by wkastro
Thu Jun 17, 2010 5:53 am
Trailer wiring

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Fri Dec 11, 2009 4:07 am
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by alexalexanders » Thu Dec 10, 2009 5:47 pm

I have a 1994 chevy astro cl standard van. I saw the post on how to wire the van. My question is there any other option like a kit that plugs into...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Dec 11, 2009 4:07 am
RIP Blue Light Special

Last post by sandfly « Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:47 pm
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by Logan » Fri Sep 11, 2009 12:26 pm

Need the money and the room and I've finally sent her on to her final resting place. Soon to become a Kia.....

This is the last picture of...

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Last post by sandfly
Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:47 pm
Off to the Junk Yard

Last post by Logan « Wed Sep 09, 2009 7:02 am
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by Logan » Sat Jul 25, 2009 7:53 am

Welp, it's a sad day to see her go. Been in the family since she was new. And my first V8 swap..... Everything was stripped off. I got $150 buck for...

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Last post by Logan
Wed Sep 09, 2009 7:02 am
MPGs when towing heavy.

Last post by Kidhauler « Wed Aug 05, 2009 11:29 pm
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by ihatemybike » Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:29 am

Got a few ideas in my head that would require me bringing both my vans on longer trips, one flat towing the other. As I'm in the planning stages, I'm...

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Last post by Kidhauler
Wed Aug 05, 2009 11:29 pm
Trans Temp Gauge – good deal

Last post by Rebel « Tue Jun 30, 2009 11:29 am
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by LaGrasta » Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:57 am

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Last post by Rebel
Tue Jun 30, 2009 11:29 am
First real tow with the Astro

Last post by thevalleyboy « Tue Jun 09, 2009 4:39 pm
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by thevalleyboy » Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:37 pm

Well decided to test the vans towing ability out this weekend - tomorrow I am heading out to my folks place with the tent trailer in tow. Calgary to...

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Last post by thevalleyboy
Tue Jun 09, 2009 4:39 pm
Anyone running AirLift bags...

Last post by st4s « Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:07 pm
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by LaGrasta » Mon Jan 19, 2009 9:58 am

I have had these installed on my Astro for nearly a decade and they work awesome for towing/hauling, albeit a bit of a bouncy ride at almost any fill...

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Last post by st4s
Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:07 pm
Hitch and Tibrens

Last post by meetthespeakers « Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:40 am
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by meetthespeakers » Mon Mar 16, 2009 1:17 pm

Hey guys, have possibly an interesting question, over the last weekend I hauled home inside of the van 15 boxes of Mini parts. I was filled to the...

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Last post by meetthespeakers
Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:40 am
Hitch load question

Last post by Rufus « Thu Mar 26, 2009 4:46 am
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by marco10 » Thu Jul 12, 2007 7:16 am

My hitch is rated at 200/2000 weight carrying and 750/6000 weight distributing. I tow a trailer with no weight distributing hitch and my trailer is...

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Last post by Rufus
Thu Mar 26, 2009 4:46 am
Pulling others out...

Last post by phr1$k37 « Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:17 am
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by chemist » Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:38 pm

If you live in an area likely to get snow, you realize the value of keeping a few things in the back of the van--things like a snow shovel, or maybe...

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Last post by phr1$k37
Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:17 am
Thanks to all!!

Last post by astronut74 « Fri Aug 08, 2008 11:31 am
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by Detectorist » Thu Aug 07, 2008 5:03 pm

I completed my move fom Largo, Florida to Raleigh, NC last Monday. Installed a transmission cooler as recommendd by the fine folks on this forum and...

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Last post by astronut74
Fri Aug 08, 2008 11:31 am
can I legally tow it?

Last post by Cobra « Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:40 am
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by chemist » Wed Jun 04, 2008 5:29 pm

I've been told the Astro I have can legally tow around 5400# and some of you already know that I've done just slightly more than that (ripped out...

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Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:40 am

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