what do you tow your trailer with

sebber83 · #**326** October 28th, 2009, 10:08 PM

I pull my 1995 Doral Bow Rider with a 2007 Nissan Xterra, plenty of power and torque, also useful when launching from Beaches or other improvised ramps, just slap on the 4 x 4 and go!

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trendsetter240 · #**327** October 28th, 2009, 11:15 PM

I don't have a truck so I rent one from uhaul to launch my boat!

It's actually pretty cheap for a pickup; only 19.95 per day plus mileage and I don't have far to go.

circuit19 · #**328** October 30th, 2009, 02:09 AM

86 F250HD 460/auto/4.10 gears. With some head and exhaust work I have friends with big truck payments hating on me when they can't pull away from me on the hills.LOL

kartman · #**329** October 30th, 2009, 01:10 PM

used to tow a 16' glastron futura with a dodge neon auto. sold both of them. now we tow a 99 bayliner 2050 with a 02 mercury mountaineer.

EsoxRanger · #**330** November 4th, 2009, 03:32 PM

2000 All Wheel Drive Safari to tow a Ranger 1860. Towing that boat is all that van does other than go hunting. Can't get it stuck and it has more interior room than a full sized Yukon.

Snobike Mike · #**331** November 4th, 2009, 05:24 PM

My truck is a 2008 Avalanche LTZ 4WD with the 6.0L and 4:10 rear end. My boat is a 21 foot bowrider and tandem EZ loader trailer. Pulls the boat great I just hope they can get the trailer setup properly to not sway.

KeyWestSkipper · #**332** November 4th, 2009, 09:42 PM

Nothing too special here, I have an 04 Dakota 2wd with the 3.7 V6, use it to tow a 20' KW walkaround on a tandem pacific trailer.

KICKEDBACK · #**333** November 5th, 2009, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoatBuoy

I’ve pulled the same small boat with a ’57 Belair, ’58 Fairlane 500, ’63 Catalina, '65 Electra, ’67 Tempest, ’71 Fairlane, ’71 Pinto, ’86 Tradesman, ’87 Cherokee, '88 Ranger, and '96 Cherokee.

The Cherokees and ’58 Fairlane pulled the best, with the Pinto (believe it or not) a close second. Some of the others pulled OK but rear visibility was poor.

I wish I still had my 71' Pinto...122ci of pure german power. mine would rip a 2002i beamer a new bung hole and i showed no mercy. bought it new and did everythig i coud to it, suspenion,mallory ignition, atc. oh wait i'm getting of the subect.

SORRY i use a 95' f150 2wd with a 4.9l and my wifes mazda tribute to tow my 14' aluminum. works great.

Tacklewasher · #**334** November 5th, 2009, 02:07 PM

Serious overkill for me.

18' Starcraft weighs under 2500 lbs (990 kg on the scale plus tongue weight that I can pick up) fully loaded with gear etc.

2001 GMC 2500HD with Duramax/Allison rated for 12,000 (15,000 fifth wheel).

Somehow I don't think I have an issue. Even don't worry that I don't have trailer brakes.

I really have the truck for my 28' travel trailer, but using the car (Saturn Aura) to tow the boat doesn't seem to work for me.

vegasphotoman · #**335** November 5th, 2009, 02:13 PM

used to tow with our 2007 ford f150 supercrew 5.7L
that truck is now GONE

all were left with is a 1995 Ford explorer...which I DONT want to tow anything with...it isnt near as stable as the bigger trucks.....

Looking for a used F150 / F250 Supercab or Chevy Silverado to tow with now.........

hotrodnailhead · #**336** November 12th, 2009, 11:46 AM

My '64 Aristo Craft behind my '57 ford f100.

The truck has pwr disc brakes and steering, and a 327 chevy for power.

timfives · #**337** November 12th, 2009, 11:53 AM

I have a 2005 Nissan Xterra, that pulls my 1991 Starcraft Islander with ease.

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noizmaker · #**338** November 12th, 2009, 11:59 AM

We use 1995 F-150 4x4 w/ 5.7 to tow 1988 25ft Crestliner Cuddy.

Dave Shipos · #**339** November 12th, 2009, 03:45 PM

We have an 2005 Chevy Z71 Crew cab 4x4 1/2 ton which has great towing power and gets pretty decent fuel mileage.

rascal38 · #**340** November 14th, 2009, 02:43 PM

'85 GMC HD 3/4 4wd, 3:73 limited slip. Purchased new, we just celebrated our silver anniversary.

Harleydyna#1 · #**341** November 17th, 2009, 03:51 PM

2003 tahoe z71 4x4 with a few bolt ons trailer brake system and helper springs

That thing still surprises me with the things it can tow

ReelPlumber · #**342** November 17th, 2009, 04:21 PM

2007 Chevy Suburban 4WD

Subliminal · #**343** November 17th, 2009, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodnailhead

My '64 Aristo Craft behind my '57 ford f100.

The truck has pwr disc brakes and steering, and a 327 chevy for power.

You win!

That's friggin awesome. I'd love to see that pass me on the highway!

5speedhemi · #**344** November 18th, 2009, 08:47 AM

2003 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 2500 4X4, Hemi V8, 5 speed manual, 4.10 LS rear

5 speed

thomasstuart · #**345** November 18th, 2009, 09:27 AM

Hi I am Thomas.
towing my boat with my 2k7 toyota tundra limited, 4x4, TRD package, off road package and upgraded it to the 18 inch instead of 17. pulls my wellcraft, 4500 Lbs empty with no problem.

mchin · #**346** November 22nd, 2009, 07:42 PM

I get too many looks, especially here in Fla, where everyone and their grandmother has a huge suv/pick-up.

I tow a 16 cobia with my 05 toyota sienna mini-van, and also tow my 15.6 Gheenoe Classic with my 1999 toyota Corolla. Don't laugh, the Corolla is rated to tow 1500 lbs. Of course it's the brakes ya gotta watch, but I do tow safely and frequently check the brakes, oil and tranny.

S&F180SEI · #**347** November 23rd, 2009, 06:48 PM

2006 Dodge Ram 1500 TRX4, pulls my 18 foot Larson ski and fish without breaking sweat.