New Member - 2007 Pontiac Vibe

Beer Belly · Post by **Beer Belly** » Thu May 05, 2011 12:38 am

My wife and I have been a Vibe owner since 2007. We use it mostly for camping and fishing in Northern & Southern Ontario. I haven't done any modifications to it yet. If anything, I would be looking to increase HP slightly because I tow a boat and trailer package that totals about 1000lbs. If you have any suggestions regarding camping, fishing or Vibe upgrades feel free to PM me.Cheers and enjoy the ride!

CAMOGIRL · Post by **CAMOGIRL** » Thu May 05, 2011 1:14 am

you tow a boat!? Sweet! Welcome to Genvibe!

Beer Belly · Post by **Beer Belly** » Thu May 05, 2011 1:30 am

Not all the time, only when we go fishing. haha Thanks for the welcome!

DressedInBlack · Post by **DressedInBlack** » Thu May 05, 2011 1:32 am

welcome welcome! we here like pics! im sure i speak for most of the community in saying that i would like to see a few pics of the Vibe with the boat hooked up.

Beer Belly · Post by **Beer Belly** » Thu May 05, 2011 1:35 am

I can try hopefully this weekend, my car would need a good wash and waxing first, the boat is very old and rough looking. Blue and white fiberglass and from the 60's. Motor is from the 60's as well. But it gets us out onto the water where the fish are!

DressedInBlack · Post by **DressedInBlack** » Thu May 05, 2011 1:38 am

i love the look of the older boat motors. as for a camping tip, i haven't looked into it myself, but have you seen the tents that secure around a car's hatch area? not sure if one is made for the Vibe or not.as for fishing, just leave the gear in the towed boat! lol

Beer Belly · Post by **Beer Belly** » Thu May 05, 2011 1:41 am

I seen the tents, they SAY that they will fit a Vibe but they also fit much larger vehicles so i'm thinking it would probably be a "loose" fit.

lovemyraffe · Post by **lovemyraffe** » Thu May 05, 2011 2:30 am

Welcome to GenVibe!

808 Vibes · Post by **808 Vibes** » Thu May 05, 2011 2:46 am

Welcome, BB!

Salsa Guy · Post by **Salsa Guy** » Thu May 05, 2011 2:55 am

Welcome!

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Thu May 05, 2011 3:59 am

Welcome to Genvibe!!

kostby · Post by **kostby** » Thu May 05, 2011 4:11 am

Welcome to the GenVibe family!

CAMOGIRL · Post by **CAMOGIRL** » Thu May 05, 2011 4:22 am

Quote, originally posted by Beer Belly »Not all the time, only when we go fishing. haha Thanks for the welcome! Of course we want to see pics of this hauling! Someone else pulls a pop-up camper, don't remember who, saw it on their sig lol.

Beer Belly · Post by **Beer Belly** » Thu May 05, 2011 4:26 am

I will try to get a picture of the vibe and our "ancient" boat but only if I manage to give them a good washing this weekend. Thanks for all the welcomes!

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Thu May 05, 2011 4:55 am

welcome to the family, love the screen name... I'm mad I didn't think of that first LOL

Beer Belly · Post by **Beer Belly** » Thu May 05, 2011 5:09 am

Thanks, I use that screen name at many places, fishing forums, msn, Xbox Live...looking forward to learning a few things and hopefully contributing to this site.

csxt8058 · Post by **csxt8058** » Thu May 05, 2011 6:52 am

Welcome...lovely area that you call home. Always loved southern Ontario. JR

TONY TAT2 · Post by **TONY TAT2** » Thu May 05, 2011 7:00 am

Hi !

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Thu May 05, 2011 7:04 am

Welcome to GenVibe!Quote, originally posted by keithvibe »love the screen namex2

star_deceiver · Post by **star_deceiver** » Thu May 05, 2011 12:52 pm

Welcome to GenVibe!!!

Beer Belly · Post by **Beer Belly** » Sat May 07, 2011 3:27 am

Well even though I didn't get a chance to wash the car, I still managed to get a pic of the boat and Vibe. The boat and motor are 1960's era...enjoy.

CAMOGIRL · Post by **CAMOGIRL** » Sat May 07, 2011 5:41 am

That's a pretty Vibe! and your boat is NOT ugly!

csxt8058 · Post by **csxt8058** » Sat May 07, 2011 1:10 pm

Very nice! Is there a added on trim to the taillights, or just the way the light is hitting the edges? Might that be an old Johnson outboard? JR

Blanco_Diablo · Post by **Blanco_Diablo** » Sun May 08, 2011 12:51 am

Welcome, nice Abyss! I grew up just across the lake from you in Niagara county, USA. One of the best vacations I can remember as a kid was a week we spent at Lake Haliburton! A ton of weekend camping at Sherkston Shores as well... LOL!

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Sun May 08, 2011 4:42 am

Hey welcome to the family!And i agree with your first post. Enjoy the ride!

Beer Belly · Post by **Beer Belly** » Sun May 08, 2011 12:29 pm

Yes it is added trim, picked up a roll of chrome looking trim from Canadian Tire and did the taillights and around the side mirrors. Turned out not bad for only $15. Yes, the outboard is an Evinrude (same as Johnson).Camogirl, thanks, my wife and I were hoping to wash and wax it so it would have looked alot better, but had too many things to do this weekend.Cheers all!

tpollauf · Post by **tpollauf** » Mon May 09, 2011 12:41 am

Quote, originally posted by Beer Belly » I still managed to get a pic of the boat and Vibe. The boat and motor are 1960's eraWelcome to this great site Nice combination of Boat/Vibe as they look good together. Although 40+ years old, it still floats, runs, and is likely PAID FOR Enjoy the great outdoors with this combo

Beer Belly · Post by **Beer Belly** » Mon May 16, 2011 3:43 am

Well this May long weekend my wife and I will be towing this boat along with all our fishing gear, clothes and our dog 300 miles from Southern Ontario to Northern Ontario. Gonna be a great weekend with lots of fishing. Any suggestions while towing all this weight for a long distance? Maybe take a few extra pit stops?

star_deceiver · Post by **star_deceiver** » Mon May 16, 2011 3:51 am

Pit stops??? The car will be fine. It's only 5 or so hours, you shouldn't have to stop at all... although the Wife and Dog may disagree....

Beer Belly · Post by **Beer Belly** » Mon May 16, 2011 3:58 am

I like straight traveling, unfortunately my wife and dog need at least 1 pit stop. I traveled that distance before with the boat and gear but I wasn't sure if it was rough on the transmission or not. Passengers, boat and gear definitely add-up to (or surpass) the Vibes "Recommended Towing Capacity". I'm sure it'll be fine, but maybe someone here has had towing problems.

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