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

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
--
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

Yea, he MADE me do all the driving while he was napping. G Bill P.
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"go-bassn" wrote in message ...
I was never comfortable towing in that truck.

"Calif Bill" wrote

I am looking at a new truck. Top of list is new 2500 ext cab duramax LT.

Go for it! The Duramax/Allison combination is pure magic, and the LT
trim level blows away the F*rd for comfort and luxury.

73, de Hans

"Hans K0HB" wrote in message
om...
"Calif Bill" wrote

I am looking at a new truck. Top of list is new 2500 ext cab duramax
LT.

Go for it! The Duramax/Allison combination is pure magic, and the LT
trim level blows away the F*rd for comfort and luxury.

73, de Hans

Only thing holding me up is my neighbor. He works for Ford and they bought
back a bunch of the 2003 6.0L diesels and the turbo programming was wrong.
Supposedly fixed. Figure I can maybe score one for 22-24K. A worthwhile
saving over the $40k I will pay for the Duramax.
Bill