Tow vehicle options
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My Ex handles 8k no problem, just make sure you get the diesel, the 5.4 or the v10 would kill you on resale, and the 8.1 in the yuk or sub would not be very wise either unless you like getting 6-8 mpg
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Re: Tow vehicle options
Originally Posted by mwdill
My Ex handles 8k no problem, just make sure you get the diesel, the 5.4 or the v10 would kill you on resale, and the 8.1 in the yuk or sub would not be very wise either unless you like getting 6-8 mpg
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Originally Posted by BURNSMAZZ
I don't think any of you have driven a Ford with the new 3 valve V-10,it is a hell of a motor.I've got a 05 F-350 V-10 and it pulls every bit as good as my 2000 with a 7.3.So don't be afraid to give one a try.
The new V10 will do the job, you just get killed on fuel mileage- especiallyt if it's an everyday driver.
Duallys are good for one thing- pulling a load. Empty they ride like $hit and they're way too wide for drive-thru windows and car washes. Car washes is the big one- you'll be hand-washing it every time- a real hassle if you live somewhere that it snows. Then you have the launch ramp thing. 12K of load on a ramp NEEDS 4WD.
Rack storage is probably looking pretty good about now.
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Re: Tow vehicle options
Originally Posted by synack
How are the big pickups when used as a daily driver? If I go with one of them, I'll have to drive it daily in the wintertime. Any issues with snow in the bed? Or do most just cover the bed with something?
BTW...There are no confines in an extra cab full size pick-up, quite cavernous as a matter of fact.
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Originally Posted by BURNSMAZZ
I don't think any of you have driven a Ford with the new 3 valve V-10,it is a hell of a motor.I've got a 05 F-350 V-10 and it pulls every bit as good as my 2000 with a 7.3.So don't be afraid to give one a try.
i agree with what others have said just get a vehicle to handle your boat and trailer properly and safely and you can deal with the other non towing probs
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Re: Tow vehicle options
I get about 13.5 on the highway running at 70 empty,between 9-10 towing(I've got a 33 Baja) my 7.3 got about 11 towing 17 on the highway empty,with diesel cost plus the initial 5k tick on the diesel you need to factor that in.The best part about the V-10 is how quiet and smooth it is.I'm a big Ford truck guy and the 6.0 diesel kind of scared me as well.
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Re: Tow vehicle options
Originally Posted by Sydwayz
Chevy 2500 Suburban w/ 8.1L gas
GMC 2500 Yukon XL w/ 8.1L gas
Chevy 2500 Avalanche w/ 8.1L gas
Ford Excursion w/ V10 gas or 6.0 PSD or 7.3 PSD
GMC 2500 Yukon XL w/ 8.1L gas
Chevy 2500 Avalanche w/ 8.1L gas
Ford Excursion w/ V10 gas or 6.0 PSD or 7.3 PSD
If you are interested in an 8.1 in a GM vehicle you better hurry. The 8.1 will not be available in the new body style 07'.
I am a big GM guy myself, but if a strong SUV is what you want, the Excursion is great. I know a guy who pulls his 42 fountain with one.
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I have the Ford F-350 Crew Cab Harley Edition with the powerstroke diesel in it. It is NOT a dually. I previously owned a 42 Cig that I pulled off the reese hitch. I now have a 46 Cig that I pull with a fifth wheel hitch. I have had absolutely zero problems pulling anything or stopping. I highly recommend.
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Re: Tow vehicle options
I double checked the 10k lbs figure and I see that 10000 is the dry weight. With 173 gals of fuel and 30 fresh water this will put me at just under 12000 for the boat alone. Looks like I'm in diesel territory.
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Originally Posted by ctconsulting
I have the Ford F-350 Crew Cab Harley Edition with the powerstroke diesel in it. It is NOT a dually. I previously owned a 42 Cig that I pulled off the reese hitch. I now have a 46 Cig that I pull with a fifth wheel hitch. I have had absolutely zero problems pulling anything or stopping. I highly recommend.
Cig says the boat ways something like 12K. Add trailer, fuel, etc. 17K? 18K?
Pulling with an SRW pickup? That's just nuts.