Towing questions...

[wrangler]

Hmmmm.... My Malibu owner friend has a 3/4 ton Duramax diesel that he tows his boat with and we have the same kinds of experiences...he constantly beats me to the river with no effort...although he has more tickets than I do... But towing wise, the diesel seems to be the ticket. I'm thinking 3/4 ton suburban with a diesel if they make such a beast these days...

[NICKYPOO]

For towing, I don't ever think I'll go back to gas. You can have HP all day long but, at the end of that day, torque rules. And yes, I'm betting your buddies have pedal to spare. I always do. Depending on what transmission they have, they will have brakes at the end of the day too.

[Wake Havasu]

Originally posted by wrangler
Hmmmm.... My Malibu owner friend has a 3/4 ton Duramax diesel that he tows his boat with and we have the same kinds of experiences...he constantly beats me to the river with no effort...although he has more tickets than I do... But towing wise, the diesel seems to be the ticket. I'm thinking 3/4 ton suburban with a diesel if they make such a beast these days...

I hear Chevy will start making Diesel Suvs in 07.

I store my boat at a fully enclosed unit at Parker, AZ.

The money I save on gas pays for the unit.

[lee]

How about towing with one of these. They only have 330hp though and 860 ft lbs of torque.

[johnbandrews]

That'll do!

[NICKYPOO]

What is that hydraulic contraption on the front?

[raythompson]

Originally posted by NICKYPOO
What is that hydraulic contraption on the front?

Snow plow hydraulic blade lift.

[NICKYPOO]

Haaa sooo. Thanks

[dogbert]

Originally posted by NICKYPOO
What is that hydraulic contraption on the front?

For a snowplow...you could be the only one on your block to own one

[wrangler]

Now that's one bad tail rig!!! Could probably hook several 24Ve's behind that bad boy...

Very cool indeed!!!

[CP3]

Wonder how much one of those runs.

[dogbert]

For about $80K, some of the 18 wheeler manufacturers offer mini-versions of a semi that are pretty decked out. Makes the Hummer look like a toy.

[G-MONEY]

I saw one at the LA boat show that had three rows of seats and 6 doors!! Not only could you tow anything but you can bring everyone as well!!

[lee]

You mean like this one?

[dogbert]

Yeah, baby!