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Old 09-07-2006 | 01:12 PM
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I used a 2001 Ford F-350 crew cab dually, for my 1999 35ft that was a little overkill but I was planing ahead for the 42ft that I have now....LOL.....BZ
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Old 09-07-2006 | 01:22 PM
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I tow with a 2003 Dodge cummings turbo 5.9 4-door 4 wheel and love it.
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Old 09-07-2006 | 01:25 PM
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I used a Chevy 2500 HD 4X4 to pull my last 35 but the best thing I can use for now is 2005 Escalade.
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Old 09-07-2006 | 01:55 PM
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Rollin on Dubs...
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Old 09-07-2006 | 07:54 PM
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No dubs for me........too much bling!
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Old 09-08-2006 | 01:12 PM
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2006 Ford F-250 Diesel, works great.
Even put the 20's on it, minor bling.

Good luck with the purchase.

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Old 09-08-2006 | 11:57 PM
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VW Bug turbo
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Old 09-09-2006 | 12:11 AM
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Old 09-20-2006 | 08:47 AM
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I tried to use my 04 1500 4x4 Suburban but it was sketchy even after installing weight distribution and electric over hydraulic brakes on the aluminum trailer. I ended up buying an 02 F-350 diesel crewcab 4x4 on ebay and it tows like a champ.
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Old 10-03-2006 | 09:05 PM
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Indy, I have a 06' Escalade that pulls my 29' Fever. Want to upgrade to a 35' Lighting. Published dry weight is 8,700 lbs. Add a trailer and liquids, and we are over 10,000 lbs. I trailer every weekend, up to 300 miles. How does your Esclade feel with this much weight?
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