Author Topic: What do you have for a tow rig and why?? (Read 52185 times)

yota_krawler · « **Reply #90 on:** Jan 11, 2010, 04:03:16 PM »

bump

i dont have a tow rig but not sure what to get. Gas, diesel, crew cab, single cab etc

axled89 · « **Reply #91 on:** Jan 11, 2010, 04:59:39 PM »

that gmc yukon is a nice rig i think comfort/ reliable/ and holds all the gear.

illinoisyotadriver · « **Reply #92 on:** Jan 11, 2010, 06:10:05 PM »

99 freightliner fld 120 with detroit d60 13 speed 48foot flatbed has all the power and has a shower

yota_krawler · « **Reply #93 on:** Jan 11, 2010, 07:27:19 PM »

Quote from: axled89 on Jan 11, 2010, 04:59:39 PM

that gmc yukon is a nice rig i think comfort/ reliable/ and holds all the gear.

what yea? does it have the 350? I want a yukon.

red · « **Reply #94 on:** Jan 12, 2010, 09:32:18 AM »

he's talking about this one i think. great setup

Quote from: Dirty White Boy on Aug 22, 2006, 05:00:04 AM

My tow rig:

2001 Yukon XL 4x4 8.1. Tows excellent. MPGs, well, it sucks. 7 mpg is the worst, 12 is the best.
The wifey wanted something nice, I wanted a tow rig. We compromised and got this. Oh well, I guess I can wait a few more years 'til I can get a pickup/gooseneck rig.

axled89 · « **Reply #95 on:** Jan 12, 2010, 12:52:26 PM »

yea that is what i'm talking about. that's a sweet set up. what motor is the 8.1 is that a diesel or a 454?

freds40 · « **Reply #96 on:** Jan 12, 2010, 12:56:13 PM »

Quote from: axled89 on Jan 12, 2010, 12:52:26 PM

yea that is what i'm talking about. that's a sweet set up. what motor is the 8.1 is that a diesel or a 454?

It's a 496 gas motor

I run a '97 Ram 5 speed with a Cummins. Went that route for strength and durability.

red · « **Reply #97 on:** Jan 12, 2010, 02:00:07 PM »

496, replaced the 454 when gm changed body styles. more powerful and slightly better fuel efficiency than a 454. similar fuel economy to the 6.0L but with more power

axled89 · « **Reply #98 on:** Jan 12, 2010, 02:18:59 PM »

DAMN!!! that's pretty big. is it a good gas engine and durable. as far as last long time or what?
and do they make these in diesel?

red · « **Reply #99 on:** Jan 12, 2010, 08:01:24 PM »

its got a good reputation with a little bit of an aftermarket available.

the yukon xl in a diesel? not from the factory since the 2000 body change but there are companies that convert them, aint cheap though.

Toymin8r · « **Reply #100 on:** Jan 12, 2010, 08:17:39 PM »

2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Extended Cab 4x4 Duramax/Allison With Edge Juice box. I'd put it up against almost any work truck in the cost per mile to operate. I bought it new and put 175k on the odometer. It gets about 19MPG empty and about 14MPG towing my trail rig.

In that time I've replaced:

Thermostats - (when it was new uner warranty)
Rear Driveshaft U-joints
Fuel Injectors (under warranty)
Rear brake pads
Right front unit bearing
Both Batteries - (last year)
Alternator - (last year)
3 sets of tires

Other than what is listed above and fluids that is all.

nwx · « **Reply #101 on:** Mar 08, 2010, 02:57:38 PM »

I tow with an 82 Chev crew cab dually (454 gas). Tows my 4runner (16' trailer) no problem. I am adding a camper this year so we will see. I am also tired of the tent thing

904x4yota · « **Reply #102 on:** May 12, 2010, 04:04:44 PM »

I tow with a 98 Dodge Cummins 12 valve 5 speed 4x4 quad cab long bed. I get around 20+ mpg empty but not sure loaded never checked. I have only replaced the clutch from a single factory unit to a Dual disk clutch because I turned the fuel up and the single disk would slip. Other than the clutch which is my own fault, 208,000 miles UNTOUCHED. Cummins all the way.

furrballs95 · « **Reply #103 on:** May 15, 2010, 12:11:53 PM »

I tow with a 2004 dodge cummins 6spd, smarty tuner, southbend cluth, boost fooler, fass fuel system,intake and exhaust, exhaust temp and boost guages. the truck runs and tows amazing tons of power and i would never own any other diesel. CUMMINS ALL THE WAY BABY. $Beer Chug\'n$

muddytaco · « **Reply #104 on:** May 15, 2010, 01:48:36 PM »

93 3/4 ton suburban, mostly cause i traded for it and have nearly nothing in it, basically free

Blingn · « **Reply #105 on:** Apr 07, 2011, 07:52:08 PM »

00 f350 v10,a/t,4x4 fully loaded..Just got back from Moonrocks and it was fully loaded down.

GreenYoterKrawler · « **Reply #106 on:** Apr 08, 2011, 04:37:15 PM »

Id rather dump that 10+ grand into my rig and drive it

pumkin toy · « **Reply #107 on:** Apr 08, 2011, 08:13:15 PM »

Quote from: GreenYoterKrawler on Apr 08, 2011, 04:37:15 PM

Id rather dump that 10+ grand into my rig and drive it

then do it! this thread is obviously for people who like to tow and want to discuss the benefits of different tow rigs.

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #108 on:** Apr 09, 2011, 06:14:57 AM »

Oh snap!

Did I really just post that?

Tofudude · « **Reply #109 on:** Jul 11, 2011, 12:14:43 PM »

i'd rather drop 10 grand to make my toyota tow another toyota...o snap!

i'm just being a dumb arse

ROCKO · « **Reply #110 on:** Jul 11, 2011, 01:01:46 PM »

01 F-250 7.3

we well see how good it does this weekend going to the rubicon!!!

howyadoin · « **Reply #111 on:** Jul 11, 2011, 02:56:49 PM »

Quote from: GreenYoterKrawler on Apr 08, 2011, 04:37:15 PM

Id rather dump that 10+ grand into my rig and drive it

That's fine...as long as you stick to the bunny slopes I suppose.

ToyMan86 · « **Reply #112 on:** Jan 11, 2012, 11:30:36 AM »

93 Ford crew cab, swapped the 460 for a 7.3turbo diesel with ats junk under the hood. runs good and tows okay. wish it was a powerstroke! but theres nothin like wheelin hard and riding back home knowing your wheel isnt going to come off at 70 haha

12 valve · « **Reply #113 on:** Jan 15, 2013, 07:36:36 AM »

Old rig 04 6speed 4x4.

12 valve · « **Reply #114 on:** Jan 15, 2013, 11:29:37 AM »

My older truck new tow rig. 96 12valve 5 speed 4x4 price was right.

dzldust · « **Reply #115 on:** Feb 11, 2014, 06:19:43 PM »

1997 Ford F350,4x4,crewcab long bed ,auto with 7.3PSD
why?simple ,reliable,plentiful parts and if anybody needs a spare D60 I got one....

JMScrambler · « **Reply #116 on:** Feb 16, 2014, 11:55:28 AM »

97 Ford F350 4x4 w/7.3PSD and auto. Because it is reliable and paid for!

emsvitil · « **Reply #117 on:** Feb 16, 2014, 01:01:28 PM »

I tow with my Toyota because that's all I have........

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boggerunner · « **Reply #118 on:** Feb 20, 2014, 05:54:19 PM »

sold my 2000 f350 powerjoke and picked up an 03 chevy duramax cause it starts without being plugged in

mudmaster · « **Reply #119 on:** Feb 20, 2014, 07:03:51 PM »

2004 F350, 6.0. cuz it has no problem towing my junk.

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