A Maverick is now towing the iconic tram car on the Wildwood Boardwalk

[Dslaughterbeck]

https://6abc.com/post/look-hybrid-f...ic-wildwood-boardwalk-tram-car-year/16393943/

The Wildwoods Boardwalk Special Improvement District is replacing one of its nine tram car towing units with a Ford Maverick hybrid pickup truck.

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[Bob The Builder]

As long as that tram is empty, no issues. Get that thing loaded up with riders after hitting the Nathan's hot dog stand and there could be an issue.

 

[Dave O]

As long as that tram is empty, no issues. Get that thing loaded up with riders after hitting the Nathan's hot dog stand and there could be an issue.

lol I agree 10 benches X 4 people per bench X 150 pound average per person = 6000 pounds plus the weight of the tram if each weighs 500 pounds ade another 2500 pounds

estimated weight loaded 8,500 pounds

 

[TooManyVehicles]

Brings back memories from when I was a kid and my family would go there yearly.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

lol I agree 10 benches X 4 people per bench X 150 pound average per person = 6000 pounds plus the weight of the tram if each weighs 500 pounds ade another 2500 pounds

estimated weight loaded 8,500 pounds

Plus 440 lbs hot dogs!

 

[Dr. No]

Gosh, I hope those folks don't mind walking.

 

[Dave O]

Plus 440 lbs hot dogs!

Yes of course I was being conservative

 

[AlC]

Instead of ”Watch the Maverick please… watch the Maverick please..” if you’ve ever been on that boardwalk you will know what I’m talking about JERSEY STRONG

 

[Cherokee]

lol I agree 10 benches X 4 people per bench X 150 pound average per person = 6000 pounds plus the weight of the tram if each weighs 500 pounds ade another 2500 pounds

estimated weight loaded 8,500 pounds

Try 250 pounds per person, this Is the land of the fat folks.

 

[Dave O]

Try 250 pounds per person, this Is the land of the fat folks.

lol I was being nice hehehe

 

[Blinky]

lol I agree 10 benches X 4 people per bench X 150 pound average per person = 6000 pounds plus the weight of the tram if each weighs 500 pounds ade another 2500 pounds

estimated weight loaded 8,500 pounds

It ain't really the pulling, it's the stopping where the weight becomes critical.
I imagine they've probably tested it once or twice before making a press release.

 

[Waterick]

It ain't really the pulling, it's the stopping where the weight becomes critical.
I imagine they've probably tested it once or twice before making a press release.

Never been there, don't know how fast they go and if it's all level. If it's slow enough and level, I would think the Mav would have plenty of brake ability. Maybe they even have electric brakes.

 

[Blinky]

Never been there, don't know how fast they go and if it's all level. If it's slow enough and level, I would think the Mav would have plenty of brake ability. Maybe they even have electric brakes.

Neither have I but it's a boardwalk cruiser, I'd be kind of surprised if they get it going more than 5-10mph with those open wagons.

 

[flashfearless]

It ain't really the pulling, it's the stopping where the weight becomes critical.
I imagine they've probably tested it once or twice before making a press release.

You’ve overestimated the people of Wildwood.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

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Will it VOID THE WARRANTY mr. Kotter?

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