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Old 06-29-2007, 12:59 PM
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My wife had to take my Dually today and I need to trail the boat about 100 miles tonight. Anybody ever use an H2 to pull a 38'? I would assume for the short distance it shouldn't be an issue.
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Old 06-29-2007, 01:14 PM
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I used my H2 to pull a 39' before from Miami to Naples. No problem at all. Give yourself plenty of room to stop!
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Old 06-29-2007, 01:16 PM
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i pulled a top gun with mine...pulled fine....stopping was a diffrent story....be smart about it and you will be fine
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Old 06-29-2007, 01:24 PM
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Thanks! I didn't think it would be an issue but figured I'd get some input.
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I think you guys have lost your mind
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thats insane. Wait another day for the dually.
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Originally Posted by tomtbone1993
I think you guys have lost your mind
No chit...doesnt the H2 sit on the same chassis as the Tahoe?
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Old 06-30-2007, 12:52 PM
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I used my H2, (supercharged bigger brakes) to tow my 35' Nordic, within the first hundred miles it destroyed the transmission. Hummer covered the tranny, but said they would not cover another one.
I did not have stopping problems, or a power problem, but the tranny is the weak link. Also with it's low tow rating it is liability lawsuit waiting to happen.
Sold the H2, replaced it with a 650
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Old 06-30-2007, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 99fever27
No chit...doesnt the H2 sit on the same chassis as the Tahoe?
Yep with a higher center of gravity. It would be a cold day in hell before I used an H2 to pull or "STOP" a 38 Formula. Is stopping still important these days? It appears to be a pretty big deal.
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I think brydman pulls his 46 skater with a h2?
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