Tow Rigs, What do you have/use?
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Tow Rigs, What do you have/use?
I'm in the market for a good tow rig. Something that gets 35mpg and can tow my evo would be great!
Would a Honda Fit pull 5000lbs you think????
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I've been hearing some guys getting high teen mpg with the early 2000 dodge 2wd diesels with an open flatbed trailer.
Anyone have any input? What are you using? Gas mileage? Ease of towing? Please share.
Would a Honda Fit pull 5000lbs you think????
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I've been hearing some guys getting high teen mpg with the early 2000 dodge 2wd diesels with an open flatbed trailer.
Anyone have any input? What are you using? Gas mileage? Ease of towing? Please share.
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I bought a CPO'd '06 Cayenne S V8 that pulls 7,500 and you won't even know you have anything back there...
I get around 12-15 mpg (depending on terrain)
You can get a CPO'd '08 Cayenne S in the low 40's if you're looking for more of a "dual-purpose" solution
I get around 12-15 mpg (depending on terrain)
You can get a CPO'd '08 Cayenne S in the low 40's if you're looking for more of a "dual-purpose" solution
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Looking for a truck to pull my evo about 5 times a year and only on 500miles each (round)trip.
I'm also they type of guy that would prefer to spend more of my money on tires and track time vs a big new truck.
I'm not ball'n enough for a CayenneS. I did look at some X5's though. but practicality hit and i dont want something that has a high cost of ownership.
I'm also they type of guy that would prefer to spend more of my money on tires and track time vs a big new truck.
I'm not ball'n enough for a CayenneS. I did look at some X5's though. but practicality hit and i dont want something that has a high cost of ownership.
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A car with a small engine will not neceserely get better gas mileage then a truck when towing something heavy. In an under powered car you will be on the gas constantly. It is probably a little dangerous when the car you are towing with weighs a lot less then what you towing. A diesel will get you the best gas mileage. I would look for an older diesel truck. Check out Copart.com for a trailer. Sometimes cheap ones pop up.
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I bought a 2002 Chevy 1500HD 2wd. Picked it up with 82,000miles for $6,500. The price is low because it was a theft recovery. Nothing was wrong except the ignition had to be replaced because it had a screw driver jammed in it. Haha. I get between 8.5-10.5 mpg depending on terrain. It pulls like a champ with the 6.0L motor. I picked up the trailer for $1,000 from a friend.
(picture note: I know the car is a little forward on the trailer. I moved it back a bit before I towed the car)
(picture note: I know the car is a little forward on the trailer. I moved it back a bit before I towed the car)
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2011 silverado 4 door duramax diesel. Got a 6 inch exhaust. PPE tuner, intake,twin CP3 pumps, a few other things. 990 ft lbs of torque. Doesnt flinch pulling a 30ft enclosed trailer.
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Not mine nor is it a tow rig, but I just read this article on Moto IQ about using a box truck for this purpose. Pretty cool idea.
http://www.motoiq.com/magazine_artic...ansporter.aspx
http://www.motoiq.com/magazine_artic...ansporter.aspx