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  #1  
Old November 3rd, 2003, 08:14 PM
Chuck Coger
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Default Best Tow Vehicles/Chevy Pro Team

That's exactly the way the Tahoe was, it was rare to feel the boat back
there even in high winds, and rarely did a passing semi blow me off the road
or suck me back into them when passing. I blew a tire in the rain, and the
boat went sideways, when I looked in the drivers side mirror I could see the
prop. I felt a little pull, when the trailer corrected, but it was a great
testament to how stable the Tahoe platform was for towing. It was a without
a doubt the best tow vehicle I have had to date. It seems that both the
Tahoe and Suburban were Chevy's best tow'ers. My wife has a Chevy 1500 that
is comparable to my F-150 and the Ford just flat out performs it in towing.

I may just start compiling opinions and facts about tow vehicles and write
some kind of piece on my findings. I have never really seen an unbiased
rating on tow vehicles, atleast one that covers all the bases.

In fact I am going to do this. How about we start a list of the most
important factors we as fisherman look for in a tow vehicle, and make a few
suggestions on which vehicles we would like to see rated. Might as well take
advantage of my unemployment and do something constructive I'll start a
new thread to gather the needs and wants.

---
Chuck Coger
http://www.fishin-pro.com





"go-bassn" wrote in message
...
Chuck- I just got a new Suburban & it's the greatest tow vehicle I can
imagine. I cant even feel my boat, even while going uphill.

Warren

"Chuck Coger" wrote in message
...
I was just sitting here trying to figure out why Chevy would drop their

Pro
Team. When I thought about it they probably get more mileage out of
Sponsoring the tour events that they do a Pro team, I don't personally
recall to many occasions where I actually saw a Chevy Pro Team member

doing
any ads in a magazine either. I do remember Bill Dance using them in his
programs.
I wonder if they will even continue to sponsor the Tour events anymore?

Perhaps this will open the door to other Truck makers to get into the
fishing scene a little heavier. Don't get me wrong one of my best tow
vehicles was a 1999 4x4 Chevy Tahoe. That thing pulled a boat like

nobodies
business for the first 2 years I had it. I have since switched over to

Ford
150's since a Chevy dealers auto mechanic told me the brake system

wasn't
good enough to pull a boat. I laughed at first, then I noticed that he

was
serious. We went round and round for a few days about it, I mean 3 sets

of
warped rotors in under 6000 miles, that is problem, one towing a boat
shouldn't cause. They blamed it on the boat so I would have to pay for

it.
So I showed them, I told them to terminate my lease. Drove over bought

an
F-150 and offered theChevy Dealers manager a tour of my Ford when I went
over to sign the papers. They did try to get me to pay for the brake

system
repair, I said tried

The Tahoe did a great job until the Brake System failed.

My monies on Ford right now, mine does a super job. With the new model

out
they should tow even better now.

I would love to see Ford get more involved in the Tour scene, honestly I
dont know if Ford even has a pro team, I don't recall ever seeing
information about any. Dodge either for that matter. Anyone know if Ford

or
Dodge does? and what is your take on Chevy dropping their team?

---
Chuck Coger
http://www.fishin-pro.com







  #2  
Old November 6th, 2003, 01:43 AM
go-bassn
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Default Best Tow Vehicles/Chevy Pro Team

Great idea Chuck. I can tell you that I like driving the Chevy far more
than the Expedition I just got out of. Too much play in the steering wheel
for me, I was never comfortable towing in that truck.

Warren
--
http://www.fishingworld.com/MesaTackleSupply/
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com http://www.secretweaponlures.com
http://warrenwolk.com/ http://www.tri-statebassmasters.com/

"Chuck Coger" wrote in message
. ..
That's exactly the way the Tahoe was, it was rare to feel the boat back
there even in high winds, and rarely did a passing semi blow me off the

road
or suck me back into them when passing. I blew a tire in the rain, and the
boat went sideways, when I looked in the drivers side mirror I could see

the
prop. I felt a little pull, when the trailer corrected, but it was a great
testament to how stable the Tahoe platform was for towing. It was a

without
a doubt the best tow vehicle I have had to date. It seems that both the
Tahoe and Suburban were Chevy's best tow'ers. My wife has a Chevy 1500

that
is comparable to my F-150 and the Ford just flat out performs it in

towing.

I may just start compiling opinions and facts about tow vehicles and write
some kind of piece on my findings. I have never really seen an unbiased
rating on tow vehicles, atleast one that covers all the bases.

In fact I am going to do this. How about we start a list of the most
important factors we as fisherman look for in a tow vehicle, and make a

few
suggestions on which vehicles we would like to see rated. Might as well

take
advantage of my unemployment and do something constructive I'll start a
new thread to gather the needs and wants.

---
Chuck Coger
http://www.fishin-pro.com





"go-bassn" wrote in message
...
Chuck- I just got a new Suburban & it's the greatest tow vehicle I can
imagine. I cant even feel my boat, even while going uphill.

Warren

"Chuck Coger" wrote in message
...
I was just sitting here trying to figure out why Chevy would drop

their
Pro
Team. When I thought about it they probably get more mileage out of
Sponsoring the tour events that they do a Pro team, I don't personally
recall to many occasions where I actually saw a Chevy Pro Team member

doing
any ads in a magazine either. I do remember Bill Dance using them in

his
programs.
I wonder if they will even continue to sponsor the Tour events

anymore?

Perhaps this will open the door to other Truck makers to get into the
fishing scene a little heavier. Don't get me wrong one of my best tow
vehicles was a 1999 4x4 Chevy Tahoe. That thing pulled a boat like

nobodies
business for the first 2 years I had it. I have since switched over to

Ford
150's since a Chevy dealers auto mechanic told me the brake system

wasn't
good enough to pull a boat. I laughed at first, then I noticed that he

was
serious. We went round and round for a few days about it, I mean 3

sets
of
warped rotors in under 6000 miles, that is problem, one towing a boat
shouldn't cause. They blamed it on the boat so I would have to pay for

it.
So I showed them, I told them to terminate my lease. Drove over bought

an
F-150 and offered theChevy Dealers manager a tour of my Ford when I

went
over to sign the papers. They did try to get me to pay for the brake

system
repair, I said tried

The Tahoe did a great job until the Brake System failed.

My monies on Ford right now, mine does a super job. With the new model

out
they should tow even better now.

I would love to see Ford get more involved in the Tour scene, honestly

I
dont know if Ford even has a pro team, I don't recall ever seeing
information about any. Dodge either for that matter. Anyone know if

Ford
or
Dodge does? and what is your take on Chevy dropping their team?

---
Chuck Coger
http://www.fishin-pro.com









  #3  
Old November 6th, 2003, 03:40 AM
Craig
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Default Best Tow Vehicles/Chevy Pro Team

Well, I left Nissan about a month ago to work for a SUPER Dealer with multi
dealerships in 6 states. I represent Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Lincoln,
Mercury, Pontiac, and Buick to mention only a few. So I see the plus and
minuses in all the models. There is not one vehicle that has THE perfect
blend of everything. But I am a diesel fan, and love fifth wheels. Both GM
and Ford have an excellent model, and both can handle the important stuff
extremely well - a 22' bass boat. Talk about over-kill, nobody needs that
much truck to haul around a boat, BUT IT SURE IS FUN!!

You boys ever need a new or certified per-owned rig, just let me know. I'll
make sure you get an Excellent Deal!, and I can have it drop shipped to your
local dealer for a courtesy delivery. Hell, if we own that dealership, I'll
fly in to deliver it myself. Email me, and we can talk.

--
Craig Baugher


  #4  
Old November 6th, 2003, 05:00 AM
Calif Bill
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Default Best Tow Vehicles/Chevy Pro Team

What price in regards to invoice?

"Craig" wrote in message
...
Well, I left Nissan about a month ago to work for a SUPER Dealer with

multi
dealerships in 6 states. I represent Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Lincoln,
Mercury, Pontiac, and Buick to mention only a few. So I see the plus and
minuses in all the models. There is not one vehicle that has THE perfect
blend of everything. But I am a diesel fan, and love fifth wheels. Both

GM
and Ford have an excellent model, and both can handle the important stuff
extremely well - a 22' bass boat. Talk about over-kill, nobody needs that
much truck to haul around a boat, BUT IT SURE IS FUN!!

You boys ever need a new or certified per-owned rig, just let me know.

I'll
make sure you get an Excellent Deal!, and I can have it drop shipped to

your
local dealer for a courtesy delivery. Hell, if we own that dealership,

I'll
fly in to deliver it myself. Email me, and we can talk.

--
Craig Baugher




  #5  
Old November 6th, 2003, 05:46 AM
Craig
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Default Best Tow Vehicles/Chevy Pro Team

Contact me by email. This is off topic. But I will put a smile on your
face!

--
Craig Baugher


  #6  
Old November 6th, 2003, 05:02 AM
Calif Bill
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Default Best Tow Vehicles/Chevy Pro Team

I tow with a '99 Expedition. Tows fine except for the gas mileage. I tow a
4400# rig. Going to get a new Diesel pickumup. Prefer the Chevy, but
neighbor works for Ford and says I can get a really good deal on a buyback.
They supposedly have the programming on the turbo fixed.
Bill

"go-bassn" wrote in message
...
Great idea Chuck. I can tell you that I like driving the Chevy far more
than the Expedition I just got out of. Too much play in the steering

wheel
for me, I was never comfortable towing in that truck.

Warren
--
http://www.fishingworld.com/MesaTackleSupply/
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com http://www.secretweaponlures.com
http://warrenwolk.com/ http://www.tri-statebassmasters.com/

"Chuck Coger" wrote in message
. ..
That's exactly the way the Tahoe was, it was rare to feel the boat back
there even in high winds, and rarely did a passing semi blow me off the

road
or suck me back into them when passing. I blew a tire in the rain, and

the
boat went sideways, when I looked in the drivers side mirror I could see

the
prop. I felt a little pull, when the trailer corrected, but it was a

great
testament to how stable the Tahoe platform was for towing. It was a

without
a doubt the best tow vehicle I have had to date. It seems that both the
Tahoe and Suburban were Chevy's best tow'ers. My wife has a Chevy 1500

that
is comparable to my F-150 and the Ford just flat out performs it in

towing.

I may just start compiling opinions and facts about tow vehicles and

write
some kind of piece on my findings. I have never really seen an unbiased
rating on tow vehicles, atleast one that covers all the bases.

In fact I am going to do this. How about we start a list of the most
important factors we as fisherman look for in a tow vehicle, and make a

few
suggestions on which vehicles we would like to see rated. Might as well

take
advantage of my unemployment and do something constructive I'll start

a
new thread to gather the needs and wants.

---
Chuck Coger
http://www.fishin-pro.com





"go-bassn" wrote in message
...
Chuck- I just got a new Suburban & it's the greatest tow vehicle I can
imagine. I cant even feel my boat, even while going uphill.

Warren

"Chuck Coger" wrote in message
...
I was just sitting here trying to figure out why Chevy would drop

their
Pro
Team. When I thought about it they probably get more mileage out of
Sponsoring the tour events that they do a Pro team, I don't

personally
recall to many occasions where I actually saw a Chevy Pro Team

member
doing
any ads in a magazine either. I do remember Bill Dance using them in

his
programs.
I wonder if they will even continue to sponsor the Tour events

anymore?

Perhaps this will open the door to other Truck makers to get into

the
fishing scene a little heavier. Don't get me wrong one of my best

tow
vehicles was a 1999 4x4 Chevy Tahoe. That thing pulled a boat like
nobodies
business for the first 2 years I had it. I have since switched over

to
Ford
150's since a Chevy dealers auto mechanic told me the brake system

wasn't
good enough to pull a boat. I laughed at first, then I noticed that

he
was
serious. We went round and round for a few days about it, I mean 3

sets
of
warped rotors in under 6000 miles, that is problem, one towing a

boat
shouldn't cause. They blamed it on the boat so I would have to pay

for
it.
So I showed them, I told them to terminate my lease. Drove over

bought
an
F-150 and offered theChevy Dealers manager a tour of my Ford when I

went
over to sign the papers. They did try to get me to pay for the brake
system
repair, I said tried

The Tahoe did a great job until the Brake System failed.

My monies on Ford right now, mine does a super job. With the new

model
out
they should tow even better now.

I would love to see Ford get more involved in the Tour scene,

honestly
I
dont know if Ford even has a pro team, I don't recall ever seeing
information about any. Dodge either for that matter. Anyone know if

Ford
or
Dodge does? and what is your take on Chevy dropping their team?

---
Chuck Coger
http://www.fishin-pro.com











  #7  
Old November 6th, 2003, 02:37 PM
Jerry \NervisRek\ Barton
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Posts: n/a
Default Best Tow Vehicles/Chevy Pro Team

Bill. ask your neighbor if he has any left over "X" plans, or if he
can get one from a friend at work. If not, let me know.

--
Jerry Barton
www.jerrys-world.com

"Calif Bill" wrote in message
nk.net...
I tow with a '99 Expedition. Tows fine except for the gas mileage.

I tow a
4400# rig. Going to get a new Diesel pickumup. Prefer the Chevy,

but
neighbor works for Ford and says I can get a really good deal on a

buyback.
They supposedly have the programming on the turbo fixed.
Bill

"go-bassn" wrote in message
...
Great idea Chuck. I can tell you that I like driving the Chevy

far more
than the Expedition I just got out of. Too much play in the

steering
wheel
for me, I was never comfortable towing in that truck.

Warren
--
http://www.fishingworld.com/MesaTackleSupply/
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com

http://www.secretweaponlures.com
http://warrenwolk.com/ http://www.tri-statebassmasters.com/

"Chuck Coger" wrote in message
. ..
That's exactly the way the Tahoe was, it was rare to feel the

boat back
there even in high winds, and rarely did a passing semi blow me

off the
road
or suck me back into them when passing. I blew a tire in the

rain, and
the
boat went sideways, when I looked in the drivers side mirror I

could see
the
prop. I felt a little pull, when the trailer corrected, but it

was a
great
testament to how stable the Tahoe platform was for towing. It

was a
without
a doubt the best tow vehicle I have had to date. It seems that

both the
Tahoe and Suburban were Chevy's best tow'ers. My wife has a

Chevy 1500
that
is comparable to my F-150 and the Ford just flat out performs it

in
towing.

I may just start compiling opinions and facts about tow vehicles

and
write
some kind of piece on my findings. I have never really seen an

unbiased
rating on tow vehicles, atleast one that covers all the bases.

In fact I am going to do this. How about we start a list of the

most
important factors we as fisherman look for in a tow vehicle, and

make a
few
suggestions on which vehicles we would like to see rated. Might

as well
take
advantage of my unemployment and do something constructive

I'll start
a
new thread to gather the needs and wants.

---
Chuck Coger
http://www.fishin-pro.com





"go-bassn" wrote in message
...
Chuck- I just got a new Suburban & it's the greatest tow

vehicle I can
imagine. I cant even feel my boat, even while going uphill.

Warren

"Chuck Coger" wrote in

message
...
I was just sitting here trying to figure out why Chevy would

drop
their
Pro
Team. When I thought about it they probably get more mileage

out of
Sponsoring the tour events that they do a Pro team, I don't

personally
recall to many occasions where I actually saw a Chevy Pro

Team
member
doing
any ads in a magazine either. I do remember Bill Dance using

them in
his
programs.
I wonder if they will even continue to sponsor the Tour

events
anymore?

Perhaps this will open the door to other Truck makers to get

into
the
fishing scene a little heavier. Don't get me wrong one of my

best
tow
vehicles was a 1999 4x4 Chevy Tahoe. That thing pulled a

boat like
nobodies
business for the first 2 years I had it. I have since

switched over
to
Ford
150's since a Chevy dealers auto mechanic told me the brake

system
wasn't
good enough to pull a boat. I laughed at first, then I

noticed that
he
was
serious. We went round and round for a few days about it, I

mean 3
sets
of
warped rotors in under 6000 miles, that is problem, one

towing a
boat
shouldn't cause. They blamed it on the boat so I would have

to pay
for
it.
So I showed them, I told them to terminate my lease. Drove

over
bought
an
F-150 and offered theChevy Dealers manager a tour of my Ford

when I
went
over to sign the papers. They did try to get me to pay for

the brake
system
repair, I said tried

The Tahoe did a great job until the Brake System failed.

My monies on Ford right now, mine does a super job. With the

new
model
out
they should tow even better now.

I would love to see Ford get more involved in the Tour

scene,
honestly
I
dont know if Ford even has a pro team, I don't recall ever

seeing
information about any. Dodge either for that matter. Anyone

know if
Ford
or
Dodge does? and what is your take on Chevy dropping their

team?

---
Chuck Coger
http://www.fishin-pro.com













  #8  
Old November 7th, 2003, 04:50 AM
Calif Bill
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Default Best Tow Vehicles/Chevy Pro Team

Got my Expedition under the X plan. Where are you located?
As to Craig's deal, would cost a bunch to get it back to California.
Airfare there and guel back.
Bill

"Jerry "NervisRek" Barton" wrote in message
...
Bill. ask your neighbor if he has any left over "X" plans, or if he
can get one from a friend at work. If not, let me know.

--
Jerry Barton
www.jerrys-world.com

"Calif Bill" wrote in message
nk.net...
I tow with a '99 Expedition. Tows fine except for the gas mileage.

I tow a
4400# rig. Going to get a new Diesel pickumup. Prefer the Chevy,

but
neighbor works for Ford and says I can get a really good deal on a

buyback.
They supposedly have the programming on the turbo fixed.
Bill

"go-bassn" wrote in message
...
Great idea Chuck. I can tell you that I like driving the Chevy

far more
than the Expedition I just got out of. Too much play in the

steering
wheel
for me, I was never comfortable towing in that truck.

Warren
--
http://www.fishingworld.com/MesaTackleSupply/
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com

http://www.secretweaponlures.com
http://warrenwolk.com/ http://www.tri-statebassmasters.com/

"Chuck Coger" wrote in message
. ..
That's exactly the way the Tahoe was, it was rare to feel the

boat back
there even in high winds, and rarely did a passing semi blow me

off the
road
or suck me back into them when passing. I blew a tire in the

rain, and
the
boat went sideways, when I looked in the drivers side mirror I

could see
the
prop. I felt a little pull, when the trailer corrected, but it

was a
great
testament to how stable the Tahoe platform was for towing. It

was a
without
a doubt the best tow vehicle I have had to date. It seems that

both the
Tahoe and Suburban were Chevy's best tow'ers. My wife has a

Chevy 1500
that
is comparable to my F-150 and the Ford just flat out performs it

in
towing.

I may just start compiling opinions and facts about tow vehicles

and
write
some kind of piece on my findings. I have never really seen an

unbiased
rating on tow vehicles, atleast one that covers all the bases.

In fact I am going to do this. How about we start a list of the

most
important factors we as fisherman look for in a tow vehicle, and

make a
few
suggestions on which vehicles we would like to see rated. Might

as well
take
advantage of my unemployment and do something constructive

I'll start
a
new thread to gather the needs and wants.

---
Chuck Coger
http://www.fishin-pro.com





"go-bassn" wrote in message
...
Chuck- I just got a new Suburban & it's the greatest tow

vehicle I can
imagine. I cant even feel my boat, even while going uphill.

Warren

"Chuck Coger" wrote in

message
...
I was just sitting here trying to figure out why Chevy would

drop
their
Pro
Team. When I thought about it they probably get more mileage

out of
Sponsoring the tour events that they do a Pro team, I don't

personally
recall to many occasions where I actually saw a Chevy Pro

Team
member
doing
any ads in a magazine either. I do remember Bill Dance using

them in
his
programs.
I wonder if they will even continue to sponsor the Tour

events
anymore?

Perhaps this will open the door to other Truck makers to get

into
the
fishing scene a little heavier. Don't get me wrong one of my

best
tow
vehicles was a 1999 4x4 Chevy Tahoe. That thing pulled a

boat like
nobodies
business for the first 2 years I had it. I have since

switched over
to
Ford
150's since a Chevy dealers auto mechanic told me the brake

system
wasn't
good enough to pull a boat. I laughed at first, then I

noticed that
he
was
serious. We went round and round for a few days about it, I

mean 3
sets
of
warped rotors in under 6000 miles, that is problem, one

towing a
boat
shouldn't cause. They blamed it on the boat so I would have

to pay
for
it.
So I showed them, I told them to terminate my lease. Drove

over
bought
an
F-150 and offered theChevy Dealers manager a tour of my Ford

when I
went
over to sign the papers. They did try to get me to pay for

the brake
system
repair, I said tried

The Tahoe did a great job until the Brake System failed.

My monies on Ford right now, mine does a super job. With the

new
model
out
they should tow even better now.

I would love to see Ford get more involved in the Tour

scene,
honestly
I
dont know if Ford even has a pro team, I don't recall ever

seeing
information about any. Dodge either for that matter. Anyone

know if
Ford
or
Dodge does? and what is your take on Chevy dropping their

team?

---
Chuck Coger
http://www.fishin-pro.com















  #9  
Old November 7th, 2003, 05:21 AM
Jerry \NervisRek\ Barton
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default Best Tow Vehicles/Chevy Pro Team

You don't have to be here for me to give you an "X" plan number. Just
find your deal and contact me, then I contact Ford for the number and
call it back to you for your saleman.
--
Jerry Barton
www.jerrys-world.com

"Calif Bill" wrote in message
k.net...
Got my Expedition under the X plan. Where are you located?
As to Craig's deal, would cost a bunch to get it back to

California.
Airfare there and guel back.
Bill

"Jerry "NervisRek" Barton" wrote in

message
...
Bill. ask your neighbor if he has any left over "X" plans, or if

he
can get one from a friend at work. If not, let me know.

--
Jerry Barton
www.jerrys-world.com

"Calif Bill" wrote in message
nk.net...
I tow with a '99 Expedition. Tows fine except for the gas

mileage.
I tow a
4400# rig. Going to get a new Diesel pickumup. Prefer the

Chevy,
but
neighbor works for Ford and says I can get a really good deal on

a
buyback.
They supposedly have the programming on the turbo fixed.
Bill

"go-bassn" wrote in message
...
Great idea Chuck. I can tell you that I like driving the

Chevy
far more
than the Expedition I just got out of. Too much play in the

steering
wheel
for me, I was never comfortable towing in that truck.

Warren
--
http://www.fishingworld.com/MesaTackleSupply/
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com

http://www.secretweaponlures.com
http://warrenwolk.com/ http://www.tri-statebassmasters.com/

"Chuck Coger" wrote in

message
. ..
That's exactly the way the Tahoe was, it was rare to feel

the
boat back
there even in high winds, and rarely did a passing semi blow

me
off the
road
or suck me back into them when passing. I blew a tire in the

rain, and
the
boat went sideways, when I looked in the drivers side mirror

I
could see
the
prop. I felt a little pull, when the trailer corrected, but

it
was a
great
testament to how stable the Tahoe platform was for towing.

It
was a
without
a doubt the best tow vehicle I have had to date. It seems

that
both the
Tahoe and Suburban were Chevy's best tow'ers. My wife has a

Chevy 1500
that
is comparable to my F-150 and the Ford just flat out

performs it
in
towing.

I may just start compiling opinions and facts about tow

vehicles
and
write
some kind of piece on my findings. I have never really seen

an
unbiased
rating on tow vehicles, atleast one that covers all the

bases.

In fact I am going to do this. How about we start a list of

the
most
important factors we as fisherman look for in a tow vehicle,

and
make a
few
suggestions on which vehicles we would like to see rated.

Might
as well
take
advantage of my unemployment and do something constructive

I'll start
a
new thread to gather the needs and wants.

---
Chuck Coger
http://www.fishin-pro.com





"go-bassn" wrote in message
...
Chuck- I just got a new Suburban & it's the greatest tow

vehicle I can
imagine. I cant even feel my boat, even while going

uphill.

Warren

"Chuck Coger" wrote in

message
...
I was just sitting here trying to figure out why Chevy

would
drop
their
Pro
Team. When I thought about it they probably get more

mileage
out of
Sponsoring the tour events that they do a Pro team, I

don't
personally
recall to many occasions where I actually saw a Chevy

Pro
Team
member
doing
any ads in a magazine either. I do remember Bill Dance

using
them in
his
programs.
I wonder if they will even continue to sponsor the Tour

events
anymore?

Perhaps this will open the door to other Truck makers to

get
into
the
fishing scene a little heavier. Don't get me wrong one

of my
best
tow
vehicles was a 1999 4x4 Chevy Tahoe. That thing pulled a

boat like
nobodies
business for the first 2 years I had it. I have since

switched over
to
Ford
150's since a Chevy dealers auto mechanic told me the

brake
system
wasn't
good enough to pull a boat. I laughed at first, then I

noticed that
he
was
serious. We went round and round for a few days about

it, I
mean 3
sets
of
warped rotors in under 6000 miles, that is problem, one

towing a
boat
shouldn't cause. They blamed it on the boat so I would

have
to pay
for
it.
So I showed them, I told them to terminate my lease.

Drove
over
bought
an
F-150 and offered theChevy Dealers manager a tour of my

Ford
when I
went
over to sign the papers. They did try to get me to pay

for
the brake
system
repair, I said tried

The Tahoe did a great job until the Brake System failed.

My monies on Ford right now, mine does a super job. With

the
new
model
out
they should tow even better now.

I would love to see Ford get more involved in the Tour

scene,
honestly
I
dont know if Ford even has a pro team, I don't recall

ever
seeing
information about any. Dodge either for that matter.

Anyone
know if
Ford
or
Dodge does? and what is your take on Chevy dropping

their
team?

---
Chuck Coger
http://www.fishin-pro.com

















  #10  
Old November 7th, 2003, 07:50 AM
Calif Bill
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Default Best Tow Vehicles/Chevy Pro Team

Oops. I thought you were the one who needed an X plan number. If it comes
to X plan cost, I will get the Chevy. I figure since the buybacks are going
to the wholesale auction sales, the price should be in the 22-24k range
Bill

"Jerry "NervisRek" Barton" wrote in message
...
You don't have to be here for me to give you an "X" plan number. Just
find your deal and contact me, then I contact Ford for the number and
call it back to you for your saleman.
--
Jerry Barton
www.jerrys-world.com

"Calif Bill" wrote in message
k.net...
Got my Expedition under the X plan. Where are you located?
As to Craig's deal, would cost a bunch to get it back to

California.
Airfare there and guel back.
Bill

"Jerry "NervisRek" Barton" wrote in

message
...
Bill. ask your neighbor if he has any left over "X" plans, or if

he
can get one from a friend at work. If not, let me know.

--
Jerry Barton
www.jerrys-world.com

"Calif Bill" wrote in message
nk.net...
I tow with a '99 Expedition. Tows fine except for the gas

mileage.
I tow a
4400# rig. Going to get a new Diesel pickumup. Prefer the

Chevy,
but
neighbor works for Ford and says I can get a really good deal on

a
buyback.
They supposedly have the programming on the turbo fixed.
Bill

"go-bassn" wrote in message
...
Great idea Chuck. I can tell you that I like driving the

Chevy
far more
than the Expedition I just got out of. Too much play in the
steering
wheel
for me, I was never comfortable towing in that truck.

Warren
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"Chuck Coger" wrote in

message
. ..
That's exactly the way the Tahoe was, it was rare to feel

the
boat back
there even in high winds, and rarely did a passing semi blow

me
off the
road
or suck me back into them when passing. I blew a tire in the
rain, and
the
boat went sideways, when I looked in the drivers side mirror

I
could see
the
prop. I felt a little pull, when the trailer corrected, but

it
was a
great
testament to how stable the Tahoe platform was for towing.

It
was a
without
a doubt the best tow vehicle I have had to date. It seems

that
both the
Tahoe and Suburban were Chevy's best tow'ers. My wife has a
Chevy 1500
that
is comparable to my F-150 and the Ford just flat out

performs it
in
towing.

I may just start compiling opinions and facts about tow

vehicles
and
write
some kind of piece on my findings. I have never really seen

an
unbiased
rating on tow vehicles, atleast one that covers all the

bases.

In fact I am going to do this. How about we start a list of

the
most
important factors we as fisherman look for in a tow vehicle,

and
make a
few
suggestions on which vehicles we would like to see rated.

Might
as well
take
advantage of my unemployment and do something constructive
I'll start
a
new thread to gather the needs and wants.

---
Chuck Coger
http://www.fishin-pro.com





"go-bassn" wrote in message
...
Chuck- I just got a new Suburban & it's the greatest tow
vehicle I can
imagine. I cant even feel my boat, even while going

uphill.

Warren

"Chuck Coger" wrote in
message
...
I was just sitting here trying to figure out why Chevy

would
drop
their
Pro
Team. When I thought about it they probably get more

mileage
out of
Sponsoring the tour events that they do a Pro team, I

don't
personally
recall to many occasions where I actually saw a Chevy

Pro
Team
member
doing
any ads in a magazine either. I do remember Bill Dance

using
them in
his
programs.
I wonder if they will even continue to sponsor the Tour
events
anymore?

Perhaps this will open the door to other Truck makers to

get
into
the
fishing scene a little heavier. Don't get me wrong one

of my
best
tow
vehicles was a 1999 4x4 Chevy Tahoe. That thing pulled a
boat like
nobodies
business for the first 2 years I had it. I have since
switched over
to
Ford
150's since a Chevy dealers auto mechanic told me the

brake
system
wasn't
good enough to pull a boat. I laughed at first, then I
noticed that
he
was
serious. We went round and round for a few days about

it, I
mean 3
sets
of
warped rotors in under 6000 miles, that is problem, one
towing a
boat
shouldn't cause. They blamed it on the boat so I would

have
to pay
for
it.
So I showed them, I told them to terminate my lease.

Drove
over
bought
an
F-150 and offered theChevy Dealers manager a tour of my

Ford
when I
went
over to sign the papers. They did try to get me to pay

for
the brake
system
repair, I said tried

The Tahoe did a great job until the Brake System failed.

My monies on Ford right now, mine does a super job. With

the
new
model
out
they should tow even better now.

I would love to see Ford get more involved in the Tour
scene,
honestly
I
dont know if Ford even has a pro team, I don't recall

ever
seeing
information about any. Dodge either for that matter.

Anyone
know if
Ford
or
Dodge does? and what is your take on Chevy dropping

their
team?

---
Chuck Coger
http://www.fishin-pro.com



















 




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