What do YOU use to tow your track car?
#185
My Ford is at the opposite end of the spectrum: 2012 F-350 SD Crew Cab long-bed turbo diesel 4x4 with a full-time camper. Nice truck. My best yet. But I need to buy an extended warranty. I'm not gonna want to pay for work on that high tech engine or transmission.
#186
I just got an Expedition to use as a family hauler and tow vehicle. Pulled up to Hallett from Houston recently with three adults and a kid, full of gear, with an aluminum open trailer behind me. Towed great and got 14.5mph at 70-72mph. I'm not going to complain about that.
I did use a weight distributing hitch, which I believe made a big difference in how it felt.
robert
I did use a weight distributing hitch, which I believe made a big difference in how it felt.
robert
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IOW it can be done, but if you want to do it regularly, get the right tool for the job (3/4 ton truck).
#188
I use a 2006 F250 gaser to pull a 24ft enclosed trailer.
The guy I got my trailer from originally used a F250, but when he upgraded to a 28ft enclosed, he went to a F150 eco-boost. He said he had no issues with it pulling his Fox Body in the trailer. Regardless, F250/350s are cheap enough (or the equivalent 2500/3500) and I feel better knowing my F250 without a doubt will pull what I have plus some.
The guy I got my trailer from originally used a F250, but when he upgraded to a 28ft enclosed, he went to a F150 eco-boost. He said he had no issues with it pulling his Fox Body in the trailer. Regardless, F250/350s are cheap enough (or the equivalent 2500/3500) and I feel better knowing my F250 without a doubt will pull what I have plus some.
#191
My rig
Got the truck and trailer off craigslist. Picked the trailer up for $500. I like that it's short fits in my garage perfectly gets the job done. Got the truck a few years back for $3500 12v diesel 5 spd with 160k miles. Gets 20-22 mpg towing @ 65mph. My only complaint is how high the rear end gear is. It's a 4.11 (The rpms are through the roof at anything above 65mph I want to get them around 2k @ 70mph right now they are 2750ish) wish it had a 3.55 or 3.33 gear so I could get better mileage.
Got the truck and trailer off craigslist. Picked the trailer up for $500. I like that it's short fits in my garage perfectly gets the job done. Got the truck a few years back for $3500 12v diesel 5 spd with 160k miles. Gets 20-22 mpg towing @ 65mph. My only complaint is how high the rear end gear is. It's a 4.11 (The rpms are through the roof at anything above 65mph I want to get them around 2k @ 70mph right now they are 2750ish) wish it had a 3.55 or 3.33 gear so I could get better mileage.
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I have a Haulmark Race trailer. The build quality is great, but it's also heavy @ 4400 lbs before putting a car in it. I went from an F250 gas to F250 diesel in response. If you're looking at new, they hold their value really well so you don't really lose at resale.
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Reg cabs can be had at a significant savings compared to crews. Reg cab dually has a limited market; it's not a vehicle that makes a great daily, and you can't fit more than 1 other person in it.
#197
Fur sure
But still...that's the cheapest I've seen a reg cab by like 50%.
Also, I'm in the same boat because I want a truck (preferably diesel) but I can't get anything that's not at least an extended cab. If I can't put a child's seat of some sort in the back then the truck is basically useless to me.
The kids...they want to go racing too...
But still...that's the cheapest I've seen a reg cab by like 50%.
Also, I'm in the same boat because I want a truck (preferably diesel) but I can't get anything that's not at least an extended cab. If I can't put a child's seat of some sort in the back then the truck is basically useless to me.
The kids...they want to go racing too...
#198
I sold My previous 12v 98 SBQC 5spd 4x4 for about 14k. That truck was a "holy grail truck" as they call it. This dually is worth about $7k given the current market.
#200
I will be using this, my Jetta Sportwagen TDI. It has a stage 2 with no Emissions **** and around 330tq and a stage 2 clutch, which should help handle the load better. I'll be buying tow springs for the rear(if needed).
And this tow dolly to tow it. Assist brakes and a slew of other features for ~$1k. I'd love to use a flatbed but I'd exceed my towing limit(3600) by a bit unless I paid a shitload for a 14' aluminum flatbed.
Car gets 48mpg normally so it should probably do about 38-40 avg as long as I keep it under 75.
And this tow dolly to tow it. Assist brakes and a slew of other features for ~$1k. I'd love to use a flatbed but I'd exceed my towing limit(3600) by a bit unless I paid a shitload for a 14' aluminum flatbed.
Car gets 48mpg normally so it should probably do about 38-40 avg as long as I keep it under 75.