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Tow Vehicle Features Needs and Wants
I am going to take some of my free time and really rate a few of the tow
vehicles available on the market today. I am going down to the dealer and see if they will let me test drive a few with my boat on the back. Before I get too far though I wanted some input from the group on exactly what you look for in a tow vehicle. Once I get a good list I will work on getting them rated in order of importance via a poll. So what are they in these catagories? #Necessary Features #Wanted Features #Dream Features (future developments or recomendations) Once I get this done we can post it on the ROFB faq page as well. --- Chuck Coger http://www.fishin-pro.com |
Tow Vehicle Features Needs and Wants
I want all the guages to read the same whether I have the boat behind me
or not. I want it to pull my boat up a gravel launch ramp wihout "sand blasting" my boat with gravel. When I have to "panic" stop for any reason, I don't want to have to stop and think, "I have a boat behind me" first. I want my preventitive maintenance to be within 90% of what it would be without the "tow" time. But first and foremost....I want people to stop and say...."Nice Truck"! big grin Oh....I drive a Ford...and love it! g JK |
Tow Vehicle Features Needs and Wants
If you decide on a Ford,and need and "X" plan (Friends & Neighbors)
discount number, let me know and I'll get you one. Saves you about 4% less than employees "A" plan. Always ask a sales person what the discount will do for you. -- Jerry Barton www.jerrys-world.com "Chuck Coger" wrote in message . com... I am going to take some of my free time and really rate a few of the tow vehicles available on the market today. I am going down to the dealer and see if they will let me test drive a few with my boat on the back. Before I get too far though I wanted some input from the group on exactly what you look for in a tow vehicle. Once I get a good list I will work on getting them rated in order of importance via a poll. So what are they in these catagories? #Necessary Features #Wanted Features #Dream Features (future developments or recomendations) Once I get this done we can post it on the ROFB faq page as well. --- Chuck Coger http://www.fishin-pro.com |
Tow Vehicle Features Needs and Wants
Not... "Hey, that thing gotta hemi?"
"Sweet..." "John Kerr" wrote in message ... But first and foremost....I want people to stop and say...."Nice Truck"! big grin Oh....I drive a Ford...and love it! g JK I'm a Ford man myself! Gotta love em. |
Tow Vehicle Features Needs and Wants
"Chuck Coger" wrote in message . com... I am going to take some of my free time and really rate a few of the tow vehicles available on the market today. I am going down to the dealer and see if they will let me test drive a few with my boat on the back. Before I get too far though I wanted some input from the group on exactly what you look for in a tow vehicle. Once I get a good list I will work on getting them rated in order of importance via a poll. So what are they in these catagories? #Necessary Features #Wanted Features #Dream Features (future developments or recomendations) Once I get this done we can post it on the ROFB faq page as well. --- Chuck Coger http://www.fishin-pro.com I got most of these when I ordered the present one to yank my 18' glass boat, none are optional: Big V-8 (next one's diesel) auto trans w/ cooler 5000# rated hitch - I have the swing/extend tube for it, handy item for gravel drives. long wheelbase - this extended cab, shortbox Chebby is way safer than the old Bronco ever was 4WD, fairly aggressive LT tires heavy duty mudflaps accessory rear lights I recently fished the wiring for inertial brake controller and for trailer brakes - next time I'll get it built in. |
Tow Vehicle Features Needs and Wants
"Chuck Coger" wrote in message . com... I am going to take some of my free time and really rate a few of the tow vehicles available on the market today. I am going down to the dealer and see if they will let me test drive a few with my boat on the back. Before I get too far though I wanted some input from the group on exactly what you look for in a tow vehicle. Once I get a good list I will work on getting them rated in order of importance via a poll. So what are they in these catagories? #Necessary Features ***Adequate power and torgue (300 hp, 500 lb/ft torque), Auto transmission with cooler, ability to seat 4 adults comfortably, decent fuel economy, 4 wheel drive, some cargo carrying capacity, cruise control, decent stereo, power mirrors, a good brushguard and great looks. #Wanted Features ***All of the above plus, 4 wheel steering, seat covers that are water/stain proof, more cab room, remote starting, rear window defroster, heated side mirrors. #Dream Features (future developments or recomendations) ***All I want is a Chevy Suburban with a Duramax Diesel/Allison transmission, well then as long as we're dreaming, lets add a HyperTech Power Chip, Exhaust Braking, 4" performance exhaust, K&N Air Flow system, 3" lift kit, 36" Off-Road tires, a "Deer Proof" brush guard with integrated winch, then camoflague the whole thing!!! :) I'm not asking for much, am I? -- Steve OutdoorFrontiers http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods http://www.herefishyfishy.com Once I get this done we can post it on the ROFB faq page as well. --- Chuck Coger http://www.fishin-pro.com |
Tow Vehicle Features Needs and Wants
What?? No Flow Master Exhaust or winch? LOL
"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in message ... #Dream Features (future developments or recomendations) ***All I want is a Chevy Suburban with a Duramax Diesel/Allison transmission, well then as long as we're dreaming, lets add a HyperTech Power Chip, Exhaust Braking, 4" performance exhaust, K&N Air Flow system, 3" lift kit, 36" Off-Road tires, a "Deer Proof" brush guard with integrated winch, then camoflague the whole thing!!! :) I'm not asking for much, am I? -- Steve OutdoorFrontiers http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods http://www.herefishyfishy.com Once I get this done we can post it on the ROFB faq page as well. --- Chuck Coger http://www.fishin-pro.com |
Tow Vehicle Features Needs and Wants
"Charles B. Summers" (Comcast) wrote in message ... What?? No Flow Master Exhaust or winch? LOL Charles! Read through the Dream Features again....... -- Steve OutdoorFrontiers http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods http://www.herefishyfishy.com "Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in message ... #Dream Features (future developments or recomendations) ***All I want is a Chevy Suburban with a Duramax Diesel/Allison transmission, well then as long as we're dreaming, lets add a HyperTech Power Chip, Exhaust Braking, 4" performance exhaust, K&N Air Flow system, 3" lift kit, 36" Off-Road tires, a "Deer Proof" brush guard with integrated winch, then camoflague the whole thing!!! :) I'm not asking for much, am I? -- Steve OutdoorFrontiers http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods http://www.herefishyfishy.com Once I get this done we can post it on the ROFB faq page as well. --- Chuck Coger http://www.fishin-pro.com |
Tow Vehicle Features Needs and Wants
Opps....
"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in message ... "Charles B. Summers" (Comcast) wrote in message ... What?? No Flow Master Exhaust or winch? LOL Charles! Read through the Dream Features again....... -- Steve OutdoorFrontiers http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods http://www.herefishyfishy.com "Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in message ... #Dream Features (future developments or recomendations) ***All I want is a Chevy Suburban with a Duramax Diesel/Allison transmission, well then as long as we're dreaming, lets add a HyperTech Power Chip, Exhaust Braking, 4" performance exhaust, K&N Air Flow system, 3" lift kit, 36" Off-Road tires, a "Deer Proof" brush guard with integrated winch, then camoflague the whole thing!!! :) I'm not asking for much, am I? -- Steve OutdoorFrontiers http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods http://www.herefishyfishy.com Once I get this done we can post it on the ROFB faq page as well. --- Chuck Coger http://www.fishin-pro.com |
Tow Vehicle Features Needs and Wants
Just kinda curious as to why you guys all suggest automatic transmissions.
(Our current tow vehicle is a Ford Econoline 350 Diesel Van. Its a stick.) "Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote: "Chuck Coger" wrote in message . com... I am going to take some of my free time and really rate a few of the tow vehicles available on the market today. I am going down to the dealer and see if they will let me test drive a few with my boat on the back. Before I get too far though I wanted some input from the group on exactly what you look for in a tow vehicle. Once I get a good list I will work on getting them rated in order of importance via a poll. So what are they in these catagories? #Necessary Features ***Adequate power and torgue (300 hp, 500 lb/ft torque), Auto transmission with cooler, ability to seat 4 adults comfortably, decent fuel economy, 4 wheel drive, some cargo carrying capacity, cruise control, decent stereo, power mirrors, a good brushguard and great looks. #Wanted Features ***All of the above plus, 4 wheel steering, seat covers that are water/stain proof, more cab room, remote starting, rear window defroster, heated side mirrors. #Dream Features (future developments or recomendations) ***All I want is a Chevy Suburban with a Duramax Diesel/Allison transmission, well then as long as we're dreaming, lets add a HyperTech Power Chip, Exhaust Braking, 4" performance exhaust, K&N Air Flow system, 3" lift kit, 36" Off-Road tires, a "Deer Proof" brush guard with integrated winch, then camoflague the whole thing!!! :) I'm not asking for much, am I? -- Steve OutdoorFrontiers http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods http://www.herefishyfishy.com Once I get this done we can post it on the ROFB faq page as well. --- Chuck Coger http://www.fishin-pro.com |
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