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Info on Tow Vehicle
I plan on buying a 24ft enclosed car trailer. I do not have a truck yet would like to get an idea of what would be a good choice on truck. Looking to spend at most 13,000-14,000 preferably gas. Any ideas and or suggestions are appreciated.
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02-11-2015, 03:17 PM
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Re: Info on Tow Vehicle
look at anything 3/4 ton first--- Suburbans are nice tow vehicles too---- will this truck be your daily driver??? Lots of choices out there---
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02-11-2015, 03:36 PM
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Diesel is best. Chevy duramax or dodge cummins. At least 3/4 ton is best. the resale value of a diesel and the durability is far better than the gas trucks. If you can find an older F250/350 with a 7.3 with under 150K miles that would be a good choice too. Stay away from the 6.0 fords. I would not even think about trying to tow a big trailer with a gas truck.
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02-11-2015, 03:54 PM
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Re: Info on Tow Vehicle
My '99 455" 3/4 ton Suburban pulls my 24' ATC trailer just fine. Personally, I would not buy another steel trailer. Later model 8.1L 3/4 ton GM trucks tow just fine also. Pete Peery tows his steel trailer with one of those. I guess you can get that 8.1L gas engine in a Suburban? My preference would be a Duramax Suburban, but GM doesn't offer them.
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02-11-2015, 06:44 PM
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Re: Info on Tow Vehicle
they dont offer 8.1 engines from gm anymore
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02-11-2015, 06:52 PM
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I have a '02 Silverado 2500HD with an 8.1 and Allison trans. Tows a 24' enclosed just fine.
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02-11-2015, 07:01 PM
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I would highly recommend the 8.1 gas motor in a Chevy or GMC. I've got a 2001 dually and it does a fine job with a 26-28ft. Enclosed trailer. You also get the Allison trans. If you ever pull with a dually you will realize why so many people use them to pull a trailer.
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02-11-2015, 07:11 PM
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What kind of fuel mileage are you getting with the 8.1. Towing and empty. Just curious. The big gas motored trucks I have had were brutal on fuel.
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02-11-2015, 07:20 PM
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Towed with a 2500 suburban for years,two years ago bought a f-350 daully with a 7.3 diesel,unbelievable. Wouldn't tow with anything less.
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