| 32fever |
| How big is your tow vehicle? |
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| laster |
| 3/4 ton Dodge Cummins, plenty big enough to tow my 5000# boat/trailer. :cool: Of course I may have to upgrade when I get my next boat . . . :D |
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| obnoxus |
I still cant vote Jeff !!!!!!!!!!
Anyway Silverado 3/4 ton, 4X4, 6.0 L, 3:73 rear end
At least until GM puts a Duramax in a 3/4 Suburban !!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| jb |
here... with the Mini Hawk
2000 PSD 4x4 Lariat, 4 cup holders, 3 arm rests, leather for the nephews to spill koolaid on.
Originally purchased to tow the 31 Scarab. |
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| crmax |
| just an astro van , I only have to tow my boat 1 mile and the boats only 20' |
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| ducHunter |
| 2001 1/2 ton Dodge Ram :D |
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| 32fever |
quote:
Originally posted by jb
here... with the Mini Hawk
2000 PSD 4x4 Lariat, 4 cup holders, 3 arm rests, leather for the nephews to spill koolaid on.
Originally purchased to tow the 31 Scarab.
You should fill thebed with sand, then hook it up and take the pic:) Talk about overkill on a tow vehicle. BTW, sweet ride...of course, I may be biased:) |
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| Glassman |
| 2000 Chevy Tahoe 5.3, rated to tow 7,800 pounds. Although its pulled my 8,100+ pound 38 foot camper with no problems. I'm with OB though, I'd like a Duramax Suburban or Tahoe. |
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| McGilla911 |
| Used to be this: |
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| McGilla911 |
| now it's this: |
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| hanginaround |
Why the downgrade?
95 F350 crew cab srw, stump puller, or anything it wants to tow:gunner: :gunner: :gunner:
Aint 410s great:laugher: :laugher: |
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| hanginaround |
| Oh, I forgot to say the wife drives a 99 2500 Burban, 454, 410s, we tow with that if the Stroker is dirty:gunner: :gunner: |
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| niuhi |
One ton for me and my little boat. :D No trouble going over the passes.
Les |
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| ducHunter |
quote:
Originally posted by stuchamp
My tow truck from a few years ago. A 1940 Dodge 3/4-T with chevy power. Made a mistake and sold it to a buddy, should have kept it. :( :rolleyes: :)
Truck wasn't quite finished in these shots.
Nice ride and yes you should have kept that one!!!!! |
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| jb |
Glass...is that poppin a wheelie????
My old tow vehicle..
1996 centurian F350 with a gas Mizer 460 fuel injected gas motor......yeeee haaaaaw, leather buckets, two cup holders that the nephews never could get a cup into. Towed a 29 scarab at the time. Two tanks so you could get to the next gas station! |
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| Gordo |
quote:
Originally posted by obnoxus
Silverado 3/4 ton, 4X4, 6.0 L, 3:73 rear end
Obnoxus,
What kind of fuel economy do you get with that setup?
Towing?
Empty?
I have a 1995 GMC 1500 Z-71 that has almost 230,000 miles on it, most from dragging the Active Thunder all over the nation and Canada.
I guess sooner or later I'm gonna have to think about getting a new truck. But then I realize the thing gets right at 19mpg empty and still runs great. Then I ask myself, "what would I buy"? |
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| Red Stripe |
| Here's mine (with my old tow rig in the background) |
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| thumper038 |
| McGilla I have seen the old tow rig running around town,hard to hide in a dually.When you own one you look for them,cool looking rig,mines a chevy all black.Maybe you have seen it towing thumper all black 38 scarab? |
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| obnoxus |
quote:
Originally posted by Gordo
Obnoxus,
What kind of fuel economy do you get with that setup?
Towing?
Empty?
I have a 1995 GMC 1500 Z-71 that has almost 230,000 miles on it, most from dragging the Active Thunder all over the nation and Canada.
I guess sooner or later I'm gonna have to think about getting a new truck. But then I realize the thing gets right at 19mpg empty and still runs great. Then I ask myself, "what would I buy"?
It gets 15.5 MPG on the highway nontowing at 75 MPH,,, towing the 272 it still gets 12 MPG at 75 MPH !!!
Running around town it gets less then 10 MPH,, but I have a lead foot to !!!!!!!! |
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| 105mph_38_2003 |
| Here is the F-650 I just sold. Will get the pics of the F-250 tomorrow...I'm waiting for the new Dodge 305hp Cummins with auto to come out. I originally wanted a Quad Cab 4x4 Dually, but might just get a 2500 Quad cab 4x4 if I drive it every day. I heard that dually's are a pain if you use it as a daily driver.... |
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| McGilla911 |
105,
That's the reason I got rid of the dually I had. I didn't need it to tow anything I have right now and after two years of trying to park it I got fed up with it. keep in mind mine was a ford crew cab and they are not known for having the best turning radius in the world but I'm not sure if anything that long will turn into a parking space on the first try. I must say that the turn radius of the Yukon XL is unbelievably tight there are still times that I am surprised it cleared with out having to back up a little bit mostly in u-turn siuations. |
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| 105mph_38_2003 |
| I drive a 2002 burb alot and it pretty easy to drive considering the size. My main concern is the flares getting hit from people not looking out for them. In the 650 it was pretty hard to miss and people steered clea, plus it was only a weekend warrior. I am trying to liquidate everything I have down and cut down on all these bills...I am happiest with a 35' or smaller boat. Considering an AT 32' or 37' for my next toy. But first I have to sell my Z-28, Jetski, and the Fountain. PLus a ton of other worthless junk i have amassed.... |
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| 26scarab |
2001.5 Dodge Ram 2500/Cummins Quad cab 4x4 Sport (red) , it's got an Edge EZ , straight thru muffler and makes supposedly around 305hp and 620 ft/lbs (with the upgrades) it also pulls an enclosed snowmobile trailer and is a daily driver.
I normally get 17mpg combined and 13 towing. I do drive pretty fast usually around 80-85. I have had the sled trailer in the triple digits though !!
That REALLY kills the mileage.
Stu,
that old Dodge was awesome, I can see why your missing it ! |
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| McGilla911 |
| The only problem I had with the fenders was when the guy at the tint shop was pulling it in the garage he was too stupid to realize the fenders were there and fudded up the drivers side. But even being a little 350 people usually steered clear of it. On the fords the hips don't stick out any further than the mirrors so it's not as bad as some think. |
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| rufstr |
| 2002 Avalanche Z71 tows the 27 Fever just fine! |
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| Glassman |
[QUOTE]Originally posted by jb
[B]Glass...is that poppin a wheelie???[Quote]
No wheelie, its almost 1,000 lbs of tounge weight with out a weight distributing hitch. :bigsmile: |
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| Aggressor Tom |
| Just picked up a 2003 Silverado 1500, 5300, extended cab to pull the 32 Sunsation. The red on the truck matches the stripe on the boat nearly perfect. |
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| rob vaughn |
| 1/2 ton is all I need... |
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| dyno |
| Hey sign for dude, did it come like that 4X4???? that thing is cool as heck!!!are they as pricey as the excusions? |
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| Glassman |
quote:
Originally posted by SIGN4BOAT
my new one is a ford 1 ton diesel 4x4 van. this pic. is in cape hattaras NC. surf fishing.
I'm not much of a Ford fan but that van is Kick ***!!:D |
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| SpectreBoy |
| Use to be 2001 Ford 150 Super Crew with the 5.4 Litre, now it's a 2003 HD 2500 Chevy Diesel, but I've taken it back twice since I've got it to get the valves adjusted, and the guys at the shop just shake their heads at me?, am I missing something............ |
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| rob vaughn |
| It doesn't do much KICKIN' with unleaded in the tank :unhappy1: DOES IT?:confused1 |
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| Warparty41 |
| Here is my 1st dually |
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| Warparty41 |
| Here is my 1st dually |
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| obnoxus |
| Nice looking vehicle,,, I was pretty upset when I bought my Silverado 2500 and the next year they came out with that !!!!!!!!! |
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| DonMan |
Here`s my last tow vehicle.
400 hp, 454. Turbo 400 tranny, straight-axle conversion, NP205 case, lotsa lift......
Gas mileage killed me...wonder why? |
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| DonMan |
| My new TOW TRUCK ,F250 Crew Cab 4x4, short-bed with a POWERSTROKE. Man do I love it! |
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| Twin496 |
Old 1985 Toyota Landcruiser with the 6.5 chev diesel,
I am in the process of trying to convince work that I need an F250 powerstroke as my company car !!! |
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| kimball_de |
How big is your tow vehicle?
Mine's so big .... the picture won't fit !
Can be seen on the main page for now ! |
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| havinfun |
| 01.5 1 ton Dodge Cummins 4x4 qc 6spd a few power enhancements, enough to spin the tires on the freeway with Duchunters boat hooked up:winker: |
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| ducHunter |
quote:
Originally posted by havinfun
01.5 1 ton Dodge Cummins 4x4 qc 6spd a few power enhancements, enough to spin the tires on the freeway with Duchunters boat hooked up:winker:
Now you just need to buy a boat!!!!!:laugher: :laugher: :laugher: |
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| dunnit52 |
| F-350 super duty, crew cab, 4x4, PSD :D |
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| hp500efi |
2002 F250 CC SWB PSD
Pulls like a mother :) |
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| d-hlaw |
| 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 dually 4x4 CTD laramie sport |
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| holms |
97 Tahoe W/ some mods.
holms |
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| missbehave1 |
quote:
Originally posted by MaGilla
now it's this:
NICE truck/Denali Magilla.....
We too have a Yukon XL.... super tow vehicle. VERY comfortable. :D |
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| RCHEVELLE71 |
quote:
Originally posted by crmax
just an astro van , I only have to tow my boat 1 mile and the boats only 20'
Use my Astro to pull a 23' Wellcraft all over, oh yeah, we dont have :no: hills down here. |
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| 105mph_38_2003 |
here's the business end of mine ;) :D
Like my shoe? :p: |
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| Bajacrazy |
| Heres mine, 2002 Silverado 2500 HD 4.10 rear |
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| chjohn |
| 1978 Chevy K5 owned since new! The inteior, paint etc... is original. Those nice shiny rims were put on it in 1978. The original full time 4 wheel drive was trashed quickly and a Dana front axle with lockable hubs and a New Process Transfer case was installed. The original 350 was beefed up (loud and obnoxious ie cherry bomb mufflers) and ran for 110,000 miles and then was replaced with a Chevy performance crate motor which has been extensivly modified. Edelbrock performer intake and Carb, K&N Filter, Cam and head work, Thorley Tri Y exhaust Manifolds, Flowmaster 2 chamber mufflers (still loud!), Msd Ignition etc....It now has a Skyjacker 4" Softride suspension under it which is a far better ride than the first lift which was 3/4 ton rear springs from a chevy truck modified and installed on the front of the Blazer which gave it the name "Leaping Lena". I have done all the work myself, it is better than paying someone else and then redoing it to my specs! |
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| flimflam |
2000 Excursion Diesel
Tows great. |
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| dominator scott |
| 2001 Dodge 3/4 ton 4x4 with a V-10. Mileage sucks but she tows great. |
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| Underdog88 |
I love my Dodge Dually Turbo Diesel :cool:
Tows way better than my ol 1/2 ton did AND gets twice the milage loaded. I'm getting close to 20mpg!
I drive it daily with no problems. I was worried about that. I do live in a smaller town which makes a difference. I had it in downtown Columbus a few weeks ago and it sucked for that. Plus I got a freeking parking ticket! :mad: |
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| Rock Steady |
Mine is too Small
I am using a F-150 or Sequoia
Want an 2500 Chevy or a Denali |
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| flimflam |
| Here's a shot of our set up. |
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| Rock Steady |
| Damn thats a pretty boat Flim!!!! |
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| sunsation98 |
I have never towed with a lift on a vehicle.....
how does that handle compared to stock set ups???
Seems like it may be a bit unstable????
none the less looks cool! |
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| flimflam |
| Seems to be stiffer than the stock set up. With a full tank of fuel on the truck it sags, (44 gallons of diesel) but the side to side and tire flex is little. In AZ we have long uphill grades, that sucks the life out of it. |
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| sunsation98 |
| cool set up none the less! |
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| BajaIceBreaker |
01' GMC 2500HD, 4X4, 8.1L w/ Allison 5 speed automatic and 4.10:1 gears.
Added a set of air bags, K&N cold air intake, headers and Hypertech power programmer.
Can pull ANYTHING!!!!! |
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| Packin Air |
| 2005 2500 Duramax Diesel Chevrolet - and its a company truck - even better..... trade it in every 6 years... last one was a 1=ton Dully GMC - |
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| Move'n Up |
| Heres my current rig. 95 GMC Yukon 4x4. 175K miles and still running strong. The boat, "For Sale", will soon be replaced with a Sunsation 288 Mid-Cabin. |
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| sunsation98 |
| just got rid of the blazer, now a durango owner |
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| BajaIceBreaker |
quote:
Originally posted by sunsation98
just got rid of the blazer, now a durango owner
Need a trailer hitch? I got one for sale in the classifieds. 0ff of a 2000 Durango. |
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| sunsation98 |
it came with the tow package.......
thank you though! |
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| sunsation98 |
btw
I am very impressed with this vehicle and the way it handles my boat! |
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| sunsation98 |
| another angle |
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| Move'n Up |
| Current shot with new boat. '95 GMC Yukon 4x4 with HD package. |
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| p29steve |
| 99 f-350 super duty 4x4 v-10 |
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| noise pollution |
| Lets just say my boat is bigger than my truck, but is Ram tough and has plenty of pulling power. :truck: :yak: |
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| Downtown42 |
| I need a diesel...97 2500 360 4.10....101k and original trans...fine for 100 mi trips or less but that's it. |
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| Mopower |
| F350 SRW PSD. Cheated and added an 05 grill :o |
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| tcob |
| too late now but they also have a billit (imitation) from the factory . part of their "chrome package. |
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| formula24 |
| My old dually. 540 with a th400 and gear vendors overdrive. Hills is Arizona????? We call those rolling hills here in Colorado. |
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| Promod |
| Our International pulls Pro mod race car rig , Cat and Gun very economically! |
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| WHITE KNUCKLES |
| 6.0 HO 345 HP. AWD Caddy, Pulls the Dominator just fine. |
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| Go Fast Daddy |
| '05 F350 Harley Edition |
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| 64LS1Nova |
| 1/2 ton Dodge, pulls the Velocity just fine back and forth to the local launch :D |
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| therapy |
| Just got an F-250XLT. Triton 5.4L, 4x4 w/ towing package. I haven't tried it yet but should be fine. Man does it have great ergonomics! I'm really pleased w/it. |
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| MattBMiller |
2006 F350 Amarillo Edition. 9.5" lift, 38" Toyo M/T's on 20" Eagles.
Matt |
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| MTN BAJA272 |
| 05 Dodge Daytona |
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| MTN BAJA272 |
| 05 SRT10 just for summer |
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| sunsation98 |
| wifes durango with the tug behind it!! |
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| sunsation98 |
| I am amzed as to how well this vehicle pulls a heavy load..............you know its back there on certain bumps and super windy days on the freeway....but I am trying to do my part here and not own a vehicle that sucks too much gas! :rolleyes: :laugher: |
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| Rattlesnake Jake |
quote:
Originally posted by MTN BAJA272
05 SRT10 just for summer
Very nice.. Looked at it last year when it was parked at Stewarts in Mayfield.. :cool: |
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| tcob |
| here's the ford that rattlesnake jake and trojan express use............... |
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| lil red boat |
| my lil truck |
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| jb |
| thats gotta be one strong receiver |
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| ELROY521 |
| 15.000 pound lift in back yard , |
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| HTRDLNCN |
nothing fancy but gets the job done,
96 F250 ,powerstroke diesel, regular cab with work bed.
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| Horse power |
| Here is mine (But every one knows ) :laugher: I use it to pull the boat and every thing I can fit on my trailer. :D |
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