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JohnCM
Member # 1076
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What's your opinions on them? I like diesels best, but finding a clean one thats not too old for under 19k is a chore. Most of them I looked at are beat up work truck, or Lariats that are tore up from construction etc.
Ill be towing a travel trailer weighing in at about 4500 lbs. Nothing too crazy, but I dont want whatever I tow it with to struggle because I hate towing and not having enough power to drive speed limits
I'm leaning toward a 2007 + tundra right now.
I had a gmc Sierra 1/2 ton and towed a fbody on a 18ft car hauler and it did ok, but uphills was awful.
What's the best priced towing rig that would accomplish this goal?
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Cobra 93-4992
Member # 4992
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Diesel [ August 28, 2012, 10:33 PM: Message edited by: Cobra 93-4992 ]
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Nifty50
Member # 9987
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There's like three f-250's in the FOR(D)sale section
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ECOboostin
Member # 4347
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Ecoboost will pull your Chevy truck and mustang up that hill with ease.
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DLo
Member # 6133
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Never really towed anything heavy with a gas vehicle. Diesels are great for towing - I hauled two Jeeps from here to Moab. I'm estimating that's at least over 10k with the trailer thrown in. I got roughly 11-12 mpg the whole trip. I think you need to ask yourself how long you will keep the truck for, if it is a daily driver, and if you intend on towing anything heavier. A gas truck will tow under 5k just fine, and it'll probably struggle a bit on the hills. Diesels have awesome power, but you have to remember the maintenance thrown in of a 3/4 or 1 ton truck. You'll be buying oil by the gallon, not by quarts for oil changes. I was advised to always stay on top of filter changes. Steering, axle parts, drivetrain, etc. are likely more expensive than a 1/2 ton. It all depends on whether or not you think it is worth it.
My truck tows like a dream but sometimes I do think it is a little overkill.
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a302juGRnot
Member # 10163
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chevy gas motors are great for towing lighter vehicles/trailers like that. however, diesel cummins will tow that with ease. theyre just more expensive.
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SF Coupe
Member # 1810
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I towed my AI race car and all the gear, spare wheels and tires all over California for the past 4 years with a 5.3 Tahoe. I'd estimate the total load around 5500lbs. I could cruise as fast as I wanted on the flats, any kind of incline required a shift out of OD. Real hills sucked of course but I could still go 50mph without spinning crazy RPM. I put a set of E rated tires on it and it really helped control the load. It's no diesel but it does a pretty good job at towing and my wife daily drives it.
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KCmustangboy
Member # 1927
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DIESEL My Dads, 1986 Ford F250, 6.9 Turbo has 570,000 miles on it. He put a used low mile motor from a 84 at about 450k. Not because the old one was broke, but just because he figured it was about time. Tows the gooseneck trailers all day up hills. GET A DIESEL!
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hidnn.o.s.
Member # 1219
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I LOVE my 6.0 Excursion for towing the family/friends and boat/trailer camping
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Camara90
Member # 134
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I tow about 5k with my 03 dodge ram 1500 5.7 liter hemi just fine. It also tows just fine behind my Chevy Tahoe 4.8L vortech. If I had my choice I would go diesel though.
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DEVERO2
Member # 6155
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I love my 2005 F350. 6.0 diesel
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slidewayz94
Member # 3101
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Duramax
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coupe5oh
Member # 10411
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880 motors in san jose sells good condition ones..
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Nifty50
Member # 9987
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quote: Originally posted by KCmustangboy: DIESEL My Dads, 1986 Ford F250, 6.9 Turbo has 570,000 miles on it. He put a used low mile motor from a 84 at about 450k. Not because the old one was broke, but just because he figured it was about time. Tows the gooseneck trailers all day up hills. GET A DIESEL!
Damn Im impressed !
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DLo
Member # 6133
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Those old IDI's are workhorses. Very impressive.
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RiddlerGT
Member # 113
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I have an 09 for sale if you're interested.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3239306232.html
Truck will pull a house down i've got a small tune on it and it has 760lb's of torque.
Nate
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