What do you have for a tow rig and why??

[yota_krawler]

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

[axled89]

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

[illinoisyotadriver]

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

[yota_krawler]

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]

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

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

 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]

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. 

[muddytaco]

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

[Blingn]

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

[GreenYoterKrawler]

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

[pumkin toy]

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]

Oh snap!

















Did I really just post that?

[Tofudude]

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

i'm just being a dumb arse 

[ROCKO]

01 F-250 7.3

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

[howyadoin]

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]

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]

Old rig 04 6speed 4x4.

[12 valve]

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

[dzldust]

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]

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

[emsvitil]

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

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[boggerunner]

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

[mudmaster]

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