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I mistakenly used the empty weight when I considered towing it home. Now, being aware of the brake requirement being based on the GVWR (Post 76), I will not tow it again.
Thank you for the invitation. I would join you but I am already committed to other plans for this coming weekend. Please let me know about future activities..
I towed my M105 225 miles with my 2017 FLEX (it has the base, non-turbo motor) and got 17.4 mph. I kept the RPMs about 2800 (45 mph). I also had a strong tailwind. I took the tarp off but left the side boards, front and rear boards, and roof bows on. I also left the tailgate up. My route was...
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I was pleased to discover SteelSoldiers.com when I did an Internet search 2 days ago. I have had a lifelong interest in military vehicles. I look forward to learning a lot from the forum members and I hope to be able to make some worthwhile contributions to some of the topics.
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I just towed my M105 225 miles (about 70 miles were hilly with 3 longer upgrades - the rest reasonably flat or mildly hilly) with my standard (non-turbo) V6, FLEX. I kept the RPMs about 2800 (45 mph with transmission kept in 4th gear) and got 17. 4 mpg. Even with the tailgate up and the roof...