[Rhodes22-list] A Tow Veh. question.
Steve Alm
salm at mn.rr.com
Mon Apr 25 16:21:57 EDT 2005
Bob,
This is an issue with me too. I use a Ford E250 full-size cargo van--rear
wheel drive, V8. I'm considering a 4 X 4 because my rear tires spin when
I'm maneuvering on grass (we park the boat in the yard sometimes) or wet,
steep ramps. Maybe I just need better tires like Rummy says, and I hate to
give up my longer wheel base, but I'm thinking Blazer, Explorer, Cherokee,
Jimmy--I don't know. I would think a 5600 lbs. rating would be more than
enough. I think my boat and trailer come in at about 4400 or less. Other
opinions, please?
Slim
On 4/25/05 2:43 PM, "Bob Weber" <ruba1811 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all I am considering buying a vehicle to tow the boat. It will be my
> full time car with only about a week of towing a year. I am looking at the
> Chevy Trailblazer. The transmission is rated to tow 5600 poundes. Not
> quite the margin I wanted but with gas prices and the little amount I plan
> to tow I think it is a good compromise. In my price range I can get a new 2
> wheel drive version or a USED 4x4. Has anyone relyed on a 2 wheel drive
> veh. to launch and unlaunch for any length of time? If so please tell me if
> you seriously wished for a 4X4. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks Bob
> Weber
>
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