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Old 03-08-2021 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Sydwayz
Not everyone knows this, but towing a big center console is like towing a sailboat. They have TREMENDOUS drag, and side winds and passing large vehicles can send you across lanes very quickly with no warning.
I didn't know that! thank you for the info!
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Old 03-08-2021 | 06:02 PM
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Frankly the problem is that you’re even considering towing with a Ford
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Old 03-08-2021 | 06:43 PM
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I only tow 2x a year. Once to the marina, once home to the garage. I use Enterprise Truck. it's about $100-$140/day to rent a F-250 / RAM 2500 or similar. They tow great and I return it the next day. $300/year (or less) is a LOT less than owning these things... when you only need it 2-4x a year... only get one 2-4x a year.

I used to have a Tahoe when I could tow my Chris Craft 245 places, but with my Formula 292, this was a much better route. I always get a brand new truck to tow, then just drop it off! I have a CyberTruck on order, and if I like it, (need a test drive before I buy), it will take over the towing duties.
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Old 03-09-2021 | 11:28 AM
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i tow with a 3500 dually duramax... family also has a 2500 single wheel.

pulled my boat from LOTO to keywest a few times. never an issue - except trailer tires.

dually definitely pulls heavier boat a bit better, but at LOTO i usually just use the 2500, its definitely not over loaded.

right around 10k full of fuel an water.




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Old 03-09-2021 | 03:29 PM
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Because I need my truck during the winter, I use Enterprise Truck each month when I come to Florida and SabrToothSqrl is correct, I pay $120 a day with towing plan and the trucks are great.
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Old 03-09-2021 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by baldo
Awesome thank you! What lake do you boat on? I am OKC also!
Lake Tenkiller, and you?
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Old 03-09-2021 | 04:56 PM
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I’ve been searching for a f250 or HD2500 myself but wouldn’t tow much more than 100 miles each way. I towed my 12m with my 2500 plow truck and did fine however in heavy traffic and longer distance I’d likely think differently.
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Old 03-09-2021 | 05:27 PM
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I've towed my 9500 (dry) cruiser with nothing but a 250 for years, all over the place, and no issues
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Old 03-09-2021 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Taboma
Lake Tenkiller, and you?
we are at Eufaula but hope to come to tenkiller poker run this year!
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Old 03-09-2021 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by AllDodge
I've towed my 9500 (dry) cruiser with nothing but a 250 for years, all over the place, and no issues

awesome to hear thank you!
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