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  1. May 5th, 2006, 05:37 AM #1
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    Well it's less than a week away, by this time next week we will still be full from the Thursday night feast at Top of the River. Hope all the weather gets its fill this week so we can have a dry Thursday,Friday, and Saturday next week.
    Hope all have a safe trip to Gadsden, rember to double check trailer hook ups, watch all the idiots out there.
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  2. May 5th, 2006, 06:20 AM #2
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    As the stress builds............. I feel like I am on one of the reality car shows trying to finish my car before the time limit is up. See everyone in Gadsden.

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    drive carefully, and have a safe trip, looking forward to seeing everyone.Raining everyday here. Will-alabama
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  4. May 5th, 2006, 03:20 PM #4
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    first time with a trailer. Is there any thing i need to be aware of. Ill be pulling with a 2000 expidition ( has a towing package ) The trailer will be a 20 ft. pace ( 8 half by 20 ) Do you think a stablizer bar is in order here ? THANKS PAT.
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    Weight dist. hitch and sway control for sure!

    $6,ooo trailer
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    5oo.oo for the proper hitch equipment..........priceless
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  6. May 6th, 2006, 05:47 AM #6
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    Angry Trailer Towing Can be Dangerous

    What Brent posted is true, then throw in the value of your life and passsengers, lost time while injured if you don't die, and other items.
    I will try to pull up a old thread on my experience to Homecoming 2 years ago.
    Nearly destroyed tow vehicel (2000 Durango with a Tow Package), 20' trailer,
    nice 427 car, wife, and 2 chinchilla's ( the 2 chinchillas still give me hell), they are Cobra Smoke, and Big Block Blaze.

    Get the correct weight distribution hitch, sway control, and then set it all up correctly. And you need electric trailer brakes. You have to move the car around in the trailer, forward and rear, to get the correct tongue weight.

    What I found even with all this I was on the edge with a 4,000 lb tow vehicle and a 7,000 trailer (loaded). And if you get in trouble on the edge it bites you hard. Now I have a 7,500 LB, 2500 Dodge, Diesel, with the tow package and other needed items and we all feel better. Just watch those damn SEMI's.
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  7. May 6th, 2006, 08:57 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by olblu66
    first time with a trailer. Is there any thing i need to be aware of. Ill be pulling with a 2000 expidition ( has a towing package ) The trailer will be a 20 ft. pace ( 8 half by 20 ) Do you think a stablizer bar is in order here ? THANKS PAT.
    Do not.....repeat, do not try towing your car without a proper weight distribution hitch and stabilizer bars.

    Have fun at Homecoming. I'm sorry to be missing it again. Our brother is graduating from Duke Divinity School next weekend, and the entire family is gathering for that.
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  8. May 7th, 2006, 10:38 AM #8
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    Can't freakin wait!!!!

    Gotta go wash the freakin trailer now, don't know why, looks like we'll be drivin in freakin rain most of the way.

    But, we're gonna have another great freakin time!!!!!

    Feel better now..........
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  9. May 7th, 2006, 11:02 AM #9
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    The weather man says we are going to have beautiful sun shiny weather from Friday to Sunday so don't forget your shades. We are at the shop today cleaning and washing Cobras.

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  10. May 7th, 2006, 03:12 PM #10
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    I went to my storage building and got the Cobra this morning. It had not been out since December. Brought it home changed the oil, gave it a bath and I am waiting for the wax to dry as I write this.
    If the weather forcast holds I will see everyone on Friday. Saturday my son graduates from the U of Alabama so I believe I will attend that and not be on the cruise.
    It was so much fun driving it home that I don't remember why it is always so long between trips...................
    Looking forward to seeing everyone Friday!
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  11. May 8th, 2006, 04:30 AM #11
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    Kelly,

    OMG

    That is funny, forgot all about it.
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    Everyone be safe and have fun. Next year for us.
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    Hitting the road this afternoon, laying over in Lake Charles. Will be on the road bright and early tommorow, should pull into the Hampton about 4 or so!!!!!

    Everyone drive safe!

    And lets hope that Butch doesn't break out the short pants again this year.....
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    Butch was not wearing shorts........He was riding on a chicken.
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    Kelly,

    I think we are leaving around 4 or 5 tomorrow morning. What is the best way to get to Gadsden from our area?

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    mapquest or follow Kelly
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  19. May 11th, 2006, 07:21 AM #19
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    Next Homecoming, maybe.

    Rained out in Louisville area all day today. Just don't want to get my car in all the water mess going down to Gadsden.

    Bummer!!!
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  20. May 11th, 2006, 07:52 AM #20
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    Juan, you know we have a wash bay. It is sunny and bright here.

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