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Re: Good used tow vehicles?

To: "Mark J. Andy" <marka@telerama.com>
Subject: Re: Good used tow vehicles?
From: "William Engle, Sr." <whesr@iglou.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2002 21:58:53 -0400
If I were you I would try your current truck before you replace it.  I 
towed a similar rig (24') with a Tahoe 350 for 3 yrs with no real 
problems.  I replaced it with a 2500HD small block and it is better 
(2500 vs 1500).  It will tow at 85MPH with 4000# in the 24'.
Bill

Mark J. Andy wrote:

> Howdy,
> 
> (Off topic a bit I know.  If its too far off, please ignore!)
> 
> So I'm thinking of getting an enclosed trailer for next year, and I'm not
> too sure my current truck will handle it.
> 
> I'm thinking about a 26' or 28' enclosed trailer, loaded up with a 3k lbs
> car and all the support equipment (another 2k?).
> 
> The current truck is a '98 Chevy 2500HD.  2wd, 350 Vortech & 4L80E, 4.10
> gears (we think.  Turns ~3k rpm at 70mph in 3rd), tranny cooler, etc.
> 
> I don't know for sure, but it seems like my current truck will struggle
> with the trailer I'd like.  As such, I've been considering moving up.  If
> I do, I want to get a truck that I can live with for the next five years
> or so, even if I decide to upgrade the trailer again.
> 
> Seems like if I want to buy a used dually diesel, I'm choosing between
> Ford and Dodge.  I have yet to hear a positive thing about non-Duramax
> Chevy diesels.  I'd like to stick with something in good condition,
> doesn't need any major (or much minor) work, etc.  I'd also like an auto
> tranny, extended cab (crew cab if I must, but definately not a standard
> cab), long bed, and 4wd.
> 
> With that in mind, any recommendations?  Anyone got anything for sale?
> What're the good online places to look?
> 
> In particular I'd like to know if there are any years to stay away from in
> the Dodge and Ford ranks, when Dodge & Ford moved to the latest body
> style, if there were any major upgrades, etc.  Seems like the Cummins gets
> the nod over the Powerstroke maintenance-cost-wise in the opinion of my
> mechanic friends, but it seems like the Dodge auto tranny is weaker than
> the Ford?  I also prefer the Ford body and name over the Dodge, but not to
> the extent that I'd look over a good deal.
> 
> Just looking to see if you folks that have already gone down this road can
> save me some pain!
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Mark
> 
> (oh, and if anyone has a 26' or 28' enclosed trailer for sale in the
> sub (hopefully substantially) $10k range... :-)

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