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Re: Tow Vehicles Redux

To: "Robert M. Pickrell Jr." <brnrubr@midusa.net>, <dg50@daimlerchrysler.com>
Subject: Re: Tow Vehicles Redux
From: "Steve Hoult" <stevehoult@home.com>
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 1999 21:44:37 -0600
>I would suggest the full size pick. Get on with a cab and a half, Super Cab
Ford
>would be my pick.
>
>Why. Power and tow stability first. With 3300 lbs of car and 2000 lbs of
trailer
>you need a V-8 a 5.0 liter will do it, but you will be much happier with a
5.7
>liter.


I agree with all of the above except for the Pickup part. I would suggest
the Ford E-250 3/4 ton Van with the 5.7 liter engine and towing package.
Enclosed in back to keep things secure and dry.

>If you get a Ford you can use the overdrive and ith the button in the gear
selector
>for hills. If you get a chevy leave it in drive all the time. If you get
the 5.0
>liter engine
>you will be in drive all the time anyways.

Don't tow in overdrive! You risk burning out the transmission. I burned the
tranny out on my '94  E-250 by towing in OD, although it did last to 90K
towing my 16' enclosed at 90 mph.

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