During this off season I may be forced to look into a new tow vehicle. Not
too sold on any particular vehicle out there so thought I'd ask the list,
since there must be hundreds of members towing rigs all over the interstates,
mountains with gobs more experience than I have.
I tow my DSP Supra on a open trailer, total weight about 5k lbs, the trailer
has electric brakes on one axle, none on 2nd axle. Presently have a '97
Tahoe with 5.7L V-8 with 72k miles. Has always been a bit weak going over
the Rockies to Topeka, I80 up to Reno, up Grapevine to Los Angeles, etc.
I'd rather limit myself to a gas motor, knowing that a diesel is better for
towing. I want to use it for family outings also. My thoughts included the
new Tundra with bigger V8 (hope it tows better than the 4.7L), 3/4 ton
Suburban (is the 6.0 big enough?), Chev 1500 HD, Ford F250, maybe new Dodge
Ram (don't know much about new hemi, but I like the commercials).
If any of you have upgrade from the Chev Vortec 350 to something bigger or
better, I'd like to hear about it. Chev makes that big 8.1 liter motor, must
pull well but sucks gas big time ?
Appreciate any shared experiences ! See ya in Topeka next year !
Don Lew
D-Street Prepared Supra
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