[Rhodes22-list] A Tow Veh. question.

[Wally Buck]

Slim,

Have you considered front mounted hitch for your van. It would keep the rear 
drive out of the slickest part of the ramp.

It looks like Jeep has a diesel 4 x 4 Liberty out that is rated to tow 5000 
and get about 27 MPG on the highway. Maybe we will see more diesels follow. 
Liberty has a short wheel base but for towing a couple of times a year it 
might be OK.

By the way I use a 94 S10 Blazer to tow my Rhodes but other than initial 
haul from WI I haven't towed more than 50 miles.

Wally

>From: Steve Alm <salm at mn.rr.com>
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>To: Rhodes <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] A Tow Veh. question.
>Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 15:21:57 -0500
>
>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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