How big of a truck do I need?
08-01-2010 | 09:31 PM
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I tow a 38 w/ a D-max 2500. yes,I am pushing the legal limits of the truck but it tows great. 5" lift w/ 33's 13.5 wide make it feel like a dually. BIG BIG BIG difference towing a 30 footer compared to a 38. 30 footer you can go anywhere....38 you have to plan ahead for the extra length, like what gas stations you can make it in. BUt I agree...a dually would be best for 38 plus boats.
08-03-2010 | 07:07 PM
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From: Elkton, MD
Looking to sell an 01' 2500 Suburban with 94' miles if anyone is interested. I will tow a 30 with no problem. I tow my Apache with it occaissionally but its under rated for it. The brakes were changed for the first time at 90k miles, other than that is been tires and wiper blades! Lol. It's amazing how trouble free the Chevy HD's are! Great trucks! All the ford guys I know have to do brakes and front ends a lot, and head gaskets for the diesels.
08-03-2010 | 08:14 PM
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08-04-2010 | 08:11 AM
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From: Elkton, MD
For me it's not about getting used to it as much as being practical. I have to drive to Jersey City and NYC (tunnels and narrow streets) once or twice a week. I also work in an office building and would need to park far enough away to fit. Most of the parking garages don't allow dually's nor do they fit. I also have to drive customers to special events, dinners, lunches etc.
Ideally I need two vehicles but that's not in the cards. A pick-up is streching it but I will do it if it's a crew-cab, just can't see a dually right now.
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08-04-2010 | 10:58 PM
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08-04-2010 | 11:23 PM
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Don't take this the wrong way but what do you do for a living?
For me it's not about getting used to it as much as being practical. I have to drive to Jersey City and NYC (tunnels and narrow streets) once or twice a week. I also work in an office building and would need to park far enough away to fit. Most of the parking garages don't allow dually's nor do they fit. I also have to drive customers to special events, dinners, lunches etc.
Ideally I need two vehicles but that's not in the cards. A pick-up is streching it but I will do it if it's a crew-cab, just can't see a dually right now.
For me it's not about getting used to it as much as being practical. I have to drive to Jersey City and NYC (tunnels and narrow streets) once or twice a week. I also work in an office building and would need to park far enough away to fit. Most of the parking garages don't allow dually's nor do they fit. I also have to drive customers to special events, dinners, lunches etc.
Ideally I need two vehicles but that's not in the cards. A pick-up is streching it but I will do it if it's a crew-cab, just can't see a dually right now.
