First road trip with TD!

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First road trip with TD!

Postby benzu » Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:03 am

First real tow!

So I was able to tow "Candlestick" yesterday and today from home to work and back again. It tows pretty nice, I was worried about the torsion axle being too much creating a lot of bounce but so far it's not too bad. I still have to add a lot more to it on the inside which will put some much needed weight on the axle. May not have fenders on it for this weekend but that's another story.

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Postby BrwBier » Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:10 pm

That is a mighty fine looking teardrop you have there.
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Postby peggyearlchris » Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:39 pm

:thumbsup: Mike, it sure looks beautiful. You should be real proud. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Peg
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Postby Miriam C. » Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:51 pm

:thumbsup: :applause: I cannot get over how awesome your Td looks. Isn't the first tow fun. :lol: We waited for ours to fall off. :oops: ;)
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Postby starleen2 » Wed Jul 02, 2008 11:11 pm

cool rig - can't wait to see the inside
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Postby jmtk » Wed Jul 02, 2008 11:34 pm

Mike,

That is so cool! What a beautiful job! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :applause: :applause:

I can hardly wait to see some camping pics from you with a backdrop like this (hey, does that tower off in the distance look familiar?) 8)
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Postby benzu » Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:01 am

Thanks everyone for your praise, although it looks close and it's some what road worthy I still have a lot to do with it.

Currently it's empty inside and it's not even water proof that's another thread. It's really taking a toll on me and my family this thing may have to go on the back burner for a while after this weekend trip so I can focus more on the family and distress.

Thanks again and have a great fourth of july!!!! :P
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Postby Lgboro » Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:18 pm

I suspect you won't be able to wait too long since you've come so far on your build. I hope mine will be that close one day. Very nice tear.
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