Next Tow Vehicle Advice??
12-02-2011 | 06:47 PM
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I have memories of standing on the tongue of my buddies trailer when he towed with his van. Once a guy said, "Beautiful boat. Too bad the owner can't afford a decent tow vehicle." There was always drama every time he towed. I have a 4x4 for my 29' Fever and would recommend the same.
12-03-2011 | 03:21 PM
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I sold my 2500 4x4 Dodge diesel because I was tired of paying such high insurance (24yo with a DUI). Then I traded my 21' baja for a 29' fountain so I'm going back to another diesel. I'm going to buy a pre-dpf model so 05-07 chevy or dodge. I don't trust the 6.0 psd. Few years old help out on insurance also.
So hear is my question and I think I allready know the answer... Would I regret buying a 2wd? I haven't had any problems at my boat ramp but maybe going somewhere else such as cumberland. What about in the rain? Would I have and problems if it was a drw? A 2wd would save me on insurance, fuel, and purchase price. Is it worth it?
Thanks for any advice!
So hear is my question and I think I allready know the answer... Would I regret buying a 2wd? I haven't had any problems at my boat ramp but maybe going somewhere else such as cumberland. What about in the rain? Would I have and problems if it was a drw? A 2wd would save me on insurance, fuel, and purchase price. Is it worth it?
Thanks for any advice!
I just bought a 2011 Ford F-350 powerstroke loaded and I have to say it is one of the best I have ever had!!!! just sayin
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12-03-2011 | 04:17 PM
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I am a professional boat hauler. i have three pickups and we average about 200k miles a year on them. We pick up anything from 2k lbs to 18k lbs. All three of my trucks are 2wd long bed Dodges. I can tell you we can not get every boat from every ramp. We sometimes need help getting out if the ramp is slippery or the boat is really heavy. I would not buy a 4wd truck though. Proper technique is usually more of a factor than anything. I also believe in the Cummins motor. One of my trucks has over 1 million miles on the original block. That truck pulls like an ox. In the end, I think anything under 13k lbs really doesn't need 4wd.
12-05-2011 | 08:30 AM
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4x4 is priceless, you never know what you may run into or when it may be needed. I would go for a one ton truck, and a dualley. Then you should be covered for most anything or boat size you may need it for.
If your looking used- look at horsetrailerworld.com, or truckpaper.com
Lots of trucks and some good deals.
If your looking used- look at horsetrailerworld.com, or truckpaper.com
Lots of trucks and some good deals.
12-06-2011 | 06:36 AM
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4x4 is priceless, you never know what you may run into or when it may be needed. I would go for a one ton truck, and a dualley. Then you should be covered for most anything or boat size you may need it for.
If your looking used- look at horsetrailerworld.com, or truckpaper.com
Lots of trucks and some good deals.
If your looking used- look at horsetrailerworld.com, or truckpaper.com
Lots of trucks and some good deals.
I love the 08+ f450s. I like the looks of the 10 lug wheels. But i think that is too much truck for what i need.
12-06-2011 | 09:30 AM
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You don't say if mileage is a consideration but F450s have 4.88 gears so the mileage likely won't get very far out of single digits even if you're not towing.
