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JS232

04-22-2004 07:57 PM

Tow vehicule advice

I found a really decent deal on a GMC 2500 4x4.

It's got a C6P (heavy duty tow pack, with 4.10 dif.)

A pretty clean truck.

My only concern is about the wheelbase. It's a REG cab with long bed. Wheelbase is 131.5 inches.

I heard a lot of guys claiming that a tow vehicle should at least have a 150 and + wheelbase.

Now, considering that the truck will be used to tow 29' and less boats...?

Your opinions would be appreciated.

Thanks

Chart

04-22-2004 09:36 PM

Would you think twice pulling that with a 2500 suburban? They are about the length of the truck you're considering.

Havaing had a standard cab truck before though, the lack of room inside becomes a pain in the rear.

cooltoys61

04-22-2004 10:10 PM

plenty big,for the boat. Ever be more than 3 of you?

p4-33

04-22-2004 10:22 PM

I've towed with an S10 Blazer, a full size Bronco, Supercab F250 longbed, Crewcab F350 longbed, and now a dually Crewcab F350 longbed, in that order. Note that the wheelbase got progressively longer. Longer wheelbase equals stability.

If you can swing it, go with a diesel, too. The torque difference allows your cruise control to be useful. I also prefer a stick with overdrive, but that's just personal preference. With a manual, there's one less thing to overheat.

Cheers,
Brian

Active Mike

04-22-2004 11:18 PM

I'm looking at an Excursion with a V10. How does the V10 work on pulling compared to the diesel? The V10 has a pile of torque.

rssteiny

04-23-2004 06:23 AM

mike i had a v10 before my power stroke the v 10 works great but it shifts alot on hills and drinks fuel as where the power stroke is much better on fuel and pulls better.
32 thunder rick

fund razor

04-23-2004 11:23 AM

I have a GMC with 131.5.
26 foot boat, twins. No problem. Backs up great.

A shorter tow vehicle and longer trailer is good for backing.
A longer tow vehicle and a shorter trailer is good for going forward. Ask yourself where do you want the advantage?

(You did say that the wheelbase is primary concern.)

I will say I like the extended cab, though.

JS232

04-23-2004 06:25 PM

Thanks, deal pending...

Will also go see a Extended cab version tomorrow!

I need a truck!:D NOW! :p

Active Mike

04-25-2004 10:44 PM

Thanks Troutly for the feed back. I'll look at the PSD.

Quote:

Originally posted by Troutly
I ran a 2000 F-350 Crew Cab SRW with the 7.3 for two years. I then went with a 2002 F-350 Crew Cab SRW with V-10 and 4.30 gears. Not a lot of difference between these two packages. The bigest difference was the V-10 would het 7-9 MPG towinng 12K and the 7.3 would get 10-11 MPG. THe 7.3 would also hold the speed better on grades. That V-10 was so smooth and quiet...

Now, I just got the 6.0 PSD in a 2004 F-350 Crew Cab SRW and there is a world of difference between this package and the above two. The 6.0 runs VERY strong.

For 2005 the V-10 gets the 3 valve engine and the Torq Shift 5 speed auto. That should be a much improved package.

puder

04-26-2004 06:38 AM

i tow a 27' scarab (1987 old and heavy) with a gmc 1500 pickup with an extended cab and a shortbed and it has no problem.

I also tow a 20' enclosed race car trailer with it and it does just fine with that too. Made it to florida (from NY)and back over the winter with no problems.

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