tow vehicles

[smoothie]

Hey guys just curious are you all towing with huge SUV and Trucks? My previous ski buddy towed his MC with a minivan. I was thinking of doing the same if I have to buy a tow vehicle too may have to wait a bit longer for the boat. Just curious what everyone else is doing.

thanksl

[04OUTBACK]

Tahoe with tow pkg...
What is your vehicle rated for?

[deerfield]

1999 Suburban w/ 7.4 liter engine, roof top cargo box, bought it used in 2001, has 120k miles today, runs great, excellent vehicle for road trips and towing, has tons of room for people and toys, mpg is low but it's paid for so I'm okay on the cash flow

[Pike]

2003 Ford F-250 4x4 Its only a 5.4 so its not the best vehicle to tow a 4k boat with but I can't really afford the diesel I want....I also added tow bags to the rear to help with the load....

[Buttafewcoe]

2003 Ford Sport Trac, 4.0l, limited slip diff, 2wd, trans cooler.
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[kmcg]

I tow with a 2006 Toyota Sequoia. I previously used an 02 4 runner. Both are rated to tow over 6000lbs. I weighed the boat loaded the other day and it was 5500lbs. I am not sure a mini van would pull the boat well. Also the tongue weight of the trailer may be too much for a minivan.

[JesseC]

99 2 Door Tahoe 4x4 with towing package

Or if we are going a long distance we break out the super hauler.

2007 4 Door Ford F350 Super Duty 4x4 with twin turbo Diesel. I love to put it in 4 wheel low and let it idle the boat up the ramp. Talk about overkill!!! The only problem is that the truck makes the boat look tiny!

[BlunderDownUnder]

i had been towing with my jeep grand cherokee (sadly only a 6 cyl)

It got me to the lake, but I really didn't feel comfortable with it.. felt like i was gonna run it into the ground before its time.

I looked around and picked up a 1995 suburban -- 1500 bucks + $160 for a carpet kit.... she's a beaut. I pass traffic going up hill... and I have all that extra room for gear now.

Look around and find a cheap truck with a strong, well maintained motor.... Contrary to what some people think, you don' need an '08 Escalade to pull your boat. Odds are you won't see it in the parking lot from the middle of the lake anyway. : )

[shulaj]

a 2007 Saturn OUTLOOK loaded 4 wheel drive. Pulls my 07 LSV but VERY VERY close to not enough vehicle.

If I used my boat with a toe all the time, I would switch to 07 Tahoe

[cptmoomba]

Anything over 10 miles, 05 Toyota Tundra Limited with tow package.

Around the house and ramp, 07 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited 4dr.