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Old June 15th, 2004, 02:22 PM   #1
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Good towing/work rig?

I'm looking for a truck that can haul a 2-car trailor (with 2 cars) and also take on hauling a 20' speed boat+trailor without much fuss. Diesel I'm guessing is the way to go for all the torque required.

Dodge, Ford or Chebby? I'd obviously like to stay mopar, but unsure about the older cummins and their trannies.

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Re: Good towing/work rig?

Man, go for a Duramax if you can afford it. I'm sure others would agree.
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Old June 15th, 2004, 02:52 PM   #3
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Re: Good towing/work rig?

I was actually looking to a few years older, no sense in taking a huge hit on a new truck these days. It's sole function will be to haul cars/boat and lumber/house stuff.

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Old June 15th, 2004, 04:14 PM   #4
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Re: Good towing/work rig?

Worried about the older dodges and their trannies? If it's any manufacturer with shitty trannies it's ford. The older chev diesels SUCK.

We use a 97 RAM and has been pretty much trouble free.
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Old June 15th, 2004, 04:16 PM   #5
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We've had a 2001.5 and a 2003 Ram 3500.

If you are doing a lot of towing - get the 6 speed and the exhaust brake. (Autos are for sissies) It's the best towing accessory out there. You NEED it - especially if you are thinking about hauling 2 cars. Your brakes will thank you. And it's WAY better than the "hill holding" feature of the Allison.
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Re: Good towing/work rig?

hehe or go for an older hummer [img]/images/graemlins/toothy[/img]
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Re: Good towing/work rig?

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Man, go for a Duramax if you can afford it. I'm sure others would agree.
Agreed! If you are wanting used, try the 2001 or 2002.
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Jake brake will help in long run on anything you drive.
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hehe or go for an older hummer [img]/images/graemlins/toothy[/img]
Just how many loaded TWO CAR TRAILERS have you pulled cross country with an H1????

He needs a truck. A dually. That can haul a gooseneck / 5th wheel trailer. NOT an offroading quasi-military vehicle.
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Re: Good towing/work rig?

Hummer? I think not. Ever been in one? I've been in plenty military vehicles, and it's not a towing rig by any means. I did see a black hummer towing a powerboat once, and all I could think to myself was "damn...that guy has to show the world doesn't he?" hehehe. At a top speed of 55 no less [img]/images/graemlins/laughing.gif[/img]

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