New tow vehicle recommendations

Lyn Smith · 06-23-2009, 04:37 PM

With the government set to give incentives to new vehicle buyers ,what would you suggest for a new tow vehicle. I will be towing a 28 ' Pace with 3800 lb car, no golf cart or extra stuff. thanks Lyn

Chris1529 · 06-23-2009, 04:47 PM

you don't get any incentives unless the vehicle you buy gets over 18 combined city/highway mpg.

any trucks over 1/2 ton aren't rated for fuel economy anyway, so they are excluded.

the government is only giving you the incentive to buy a car that would fit in the bed of your tow vehicle!

Don Whitmore · 06-23-2009, 06:04 PM

Here's a link to info on the program. I couldn't get the table to copy over. It looks like light-duty and large light-duty trucks are included.

http://www.cashforclunkersfacts.com/

Lyn...from the info you provided, maybe a GMC 2500 HD duramax?

D. Whitmore

treessavoy · 06-23-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Whitmore

Here's a link to info on the program. I couldn't get the table to copy over. It looks like light-duty and large light-duty trucks are included.

http://www.cashforclunkersfacts.com/

Lyn...from the info you provided, maybe a GMC 2500 HD duramax?

D. Whitmore

..or, 6.1 cummins Dodge or the Ford diesel.....in these days I wonder how long we can rely on GM to be around to repair the Duramax. Maybe it's just me but I would stick with a dually.

Jim

Lyn Smith · 06-23-2009, 07:54 PM

Just got back from the local GMC dealer.Didnt sound to excited about the cash for clunkers deal.they explained they will have to wait quite a while to get their money from the government.You would think that if anyone walked in and showed interested in buying a new vehicle, they would be all over you.They also explained that you must have owned ,and insured the vehicle for a year previous,and that it will be crushed.

455 · 06-24-2009, 01:14 AM

Lyn,

What will be your total towing weight? Is it a double or triple axle trailer?
Tow a 28' Alu. triple axle enclosed, w/ similar car and use a dually/crew cab. Agree that the dually is needed for what you can encounter on the HWY.
Longer wheelbase is better. I also changed tires on trailer and tow vehicle to top of the line, Mich. "Ribs" (matching mud/snows on rear of dually), they help stabilize/control trailer.

Les Otte

Rich Biebel · 06-23-2009, 06:10 PM

I have been looking at new trucks lately......figured maybe GM would be offering some real good deals.....So far I have not been given any good prices even with some rebates considering the times we are in. Gas engined well equipped pickups like what I have now are close to $40K on the sticker and sell for $32K to $34K with the incentives. No Zero percent on HD trucks....Diesels are $50 grand for just about anything....I have a '96 GMC and bought it new.....It's getting pretty rusty in a lot of areas......has been a great truck overall but I am wanting a new one......I will be patient and wait for a better deal..........

Lyn Smith · 06-23-2009, 06:25 PM

the cash for clunkers article I cut out of the paper says pre 2002 work trucks in the 8500-10,000 class can receive a $3500-$4500 voucher if traded in on a same class, or smaller truck.I have a worn out 89 3/4 ton suburban I need to get rid of.I will go down to the local GMC dealer and act interested and see what they say.

06-23-2009, 04:37 PM	#1
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,197 Likes: 279 Liked 959 Times in 192 Posts	New tow vehicle recommendations With the government set to give incentives to new vehicle buyers ,what would you suggest for a new tow vehicle. I will be towing a 28 ' Pace with 3800 lb car, no golf cart or extra stuff. thanks Lyn

06-23-2009, 04:47 PM	#2
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: New tow vehicle recommendations you don't get any incentives unless the vehicle you buy gets over 18 combined city/highway mpg. any trucks over 1/2 ton aren't rated for fuel economy anyway, so they are excluded. the government is only giving you the incentive to buy a car that would fit in the bed of your tow vehicle! __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

06-23-2009, 06:04 PM	#3
Don Whitmore Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 140 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New tow vehicle recommendations Here's a link to info on the program. I couldn't get the table to copy over. It looks like light-duty and large light-duty trucks are included. http://www.cashforclunkersfacts.com/ Lyn...from the info you provided, maybe a GMC 2500 HD duramax? D. Whitmore

06-23-2009, 07:54 PM	#5
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,197 Likes: 279 Liked 959 Times in 192 Posts	Re: New tow vehicle recommendations Just got back from the local GMC dealer.Didnt sound to excited about the cash for clunkers deal.they explained they will have to wait quite a while to get their money from the government.You would think that if anyone walked in and showed interested in buying a new vehicle, they would be all over you.They also explained that you must have owned ,and insured the vehicle for a year previous,and that it will be crushed.

06-24-2009, 01:14 AM	#6
455 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 18 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New tow vehicle recommendations Lyn, What will be your total towing weight? Is it a double or triple axle trailer? Tow a 28' Alu. triple axle enclosed, w/ similar car and use a dually/crew cab. Agree that the dually is needed for what you can encounter on the HWY. Longer wheelbase is better. I also changed tires on trailer and tow vehicle to top of the line, Mich. "Ribs" (matching mud/snows on rear of dually), they help stabilize/control trailer. Les Otte

06-23-2009, 06:10 PM	#7
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: New tow vehicle recommendations I have been looking at new trucks lately......figured maybe GM would be offering some real good deals.....So far I have not been given any good prices even with some rebates considering the times we are in. Gas engined well equipped pickups like what I have now are close to $40K on the sticker and sell for $32K to $34K with the incentives. No Zero percent on HD trucks....Diesels are $50 grand for just about anything....I have a '96 GMC and bought it new.....It's getting pretty rusty in a lot of areas......has been a great truck overall but I am wanting a new one......I will be patient and wait for a better deal.......... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

06-23-2009, 06:25 PM	#8
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,197 Likes: 279 Liked 959 Times in 192 Posts	Re: New tow vehicle recommendations the cash for clunkers article I cut out of the paper says pre 2002 work trucks in the 8500-10,000 class can receive a $3500-$4500 voucher if traded in on a same class, or smaller truck.I have a worn out 89 3/4 ton suburban I need to get rid of.I will go down to the local GMC dealer and act interested and see what they say.