Tow vehicle options
09-19-2006 | 03:50 PM
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Tow vehicle options
I'm thinking of moving towards a larger boat in the near future... probably around 10k lbs plus trailer. What are some good options for a tow vehicle that can pull such a heavy load? I like the space of a SUV, so I don't know if I'd like the confines of a pickup....
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09-19-2006 | 04:20 PM
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Re: Tow vehicle options
03-05 EXCURSION WITH A 6.0 POWERSTROKE PULLS A LOAD GREAT AND WHEN YOU ARE NOT TOWING THE FUEL MILEAGE IS GREAT I AVERAGE 16-18 NOT TOWING THAT IS 75-85 ON THE HWY NOT TO MENTION THE RANGE THE FUEL TANK IS 45 GALLONS 
09-20-2006 | 09:28 AM
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Re: Tow vehicle options
So basically, if I want an "SUV" I have to go several years used as they don't seem to make them anymore with strong engines. Otherwise, I can get a pickup of any sort.
09-20-2006 | 09:40 AM
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Re: Tow vehicle options
A vehicle with a positrac rear end at the least. 4wd would be better for that weight on a ramp.
Naturally I would recommend a 06/07 Duramax/Allison powered pickup as it is the most powerful and reliable power-train combination at the moment. I may be biased though, out pulling and out dragging my buddies Ford's and Dodge's has distorted my perception
Naturally I would recommend a 06/07 Duramax/Allison powered pickup as it is the most powerful and reliable power-train combination at the moment. I may be biased though, out pulling and out dragging my buddies Ford's and Dodge's has distorted my perception
09-20-2006 | 10:40 AM
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Re: Tow vehicle options
I have 2 diesel Excursions. 10K is alot to pull with one. Stock they are kind of mushy and have ther tendency to wander. I put Superduty suspension and Firestone air bags under both. It helped alot. Still not nearly as stable as pulling with a dually. I've seen a couple of dually conversions on Excursions but that sort of shoots it for a daily driver.
09-20-2006 | 11:43 AM
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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?
09-20-2006 | 04:46 PM
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Synack- The 2006 Suburban or GMC Yukon XL w/ the 8.1 liter engine can be had real cheap right now and have the power. They have a 12000 lb towing capacity. They are hard to find, don't build many- use www.gmbuypower.com. I have the Avalanche version, that works also.
The Excursion is being killed by Ford, but has the diesel- Stay AWAY from the V10 gas in the Excursion -IMHO it's a Pig motor.
I think GM will offer a diesel SUV in 2009 or so.
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The Excursion is being killed by Ford, but has the diesel- Stay AWAY from the V10 gas in the Excursion -IMHO it's a Pig motor.
I think GM will offer a diesel SUV in 2009 or so.
Buy American
Wannabe
