Damn you Aussies and your awesome cars! Gimme dat diesel Hilux amazingness.
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Originally Posted by Savington
(Post 1168305)
... and my only instructions were "it's long, careful around corners." It's that easy to drive.
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2013 F-150 EcoBoost SuperCab/6.5' bed with Max Tow Pkg
I'm shopping for an enclosed trailer now. Need something 80" or lower... proving to be a challenge. Any views on Haulmark or ATC? |
Originally Posted by schmoo
(Post 1168416)
2013 F-150 EcoBoost SuperCab/6.5' bed with Max Tow Pkg
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Originally Posted by schmoo
(Post 1168416)
2013 F-150 EcoBoost SuperCab/6.5' bed with Max Tow Pkg
I'm shopping for an enclosed trailer now. Need something 80" or lower... proving to be a challenge. Any views on Haulmark or ATC? My Ford is at the opposite end of the spectrum: 2012 F-350 SD Crew Cab long-bed turbo diesel 4x4 with a full-time camper. Nice truck. My best yet. But I need to buy an extended warranty. I'm not gonna want to pay for work on that high tech engine or transmission. |
I just got an Expedition to use as a family hauler and tow vehicle. Pulled up to Hallett from Houston recently with three adults and a kid, full of gear, with an aluminum open trailer behind me. Towed great and got 14.5mph at 70-72mph. I'm not going to complain about that.
I did use a weight distributing hitch, which I believe made a big difference in how it felt. robert |
Originally Posted by FatKao
(Post 1168562)
Let me know how that works out. I'd like to avoid going the 250/2500 route when I start towing enclosed.
IOW it can be done, but if you want to do it regularly, get the right tool for the job (3/4 ton truck). |
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I use a 2006 F250 gaser to pull a 24ft enclosed trailer.
The guy I got my trailer from originally used a F250, but when he upgraded to a 28ft enclosed, he went to a F150 eco-boost. He said he had no issues with it pulling his Fox Body in the trailer. Regardless, F250/350s are cheap enough (or the equivalent 2500/3500) and I feel better knowing my F250 without a doubt will pull what I have plus some. |
I'm with Jeff :dunno:
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I have a F150 Ecoboost with 5.5ft bed and towed my 20ft trailer weighing about 5500# without issue. Those trucks were tested up to 11,000# by Ford.
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My rig
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1411358262 Got the truck and trailer off craigslist. Picked the trailer up for $500. I like that it's short fits in my garage perfectly gets the job done. Got the truck a few years back for $3500 12v diesel 5 spd with 160k miles. Gets 20-22 mpg towing @ 65mph. My only complaint is how high the rear end gear is. It's a 4.11 (The rpms are through the roof at anything above 65mph I want to get them around 2k @ 70mph right now they are 2750ish) wish it had a 3.55 or 3.33 gear so I could get better mileage. |
You stole that truck.
PERFECT rig IMO. |
^ this
That's like a $10k truck round these parts. Unless there was something seriously wrong with it? |
Originally Posted by schmoo
(Post 1168416)
Any views on Haulmark or ATC?
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Originally Posted by Efini~FC3S
(Post 1169182)
^ this
That's like a $10k truck round these parts. Unless there was something seriously wrong with it? |
Originally Posted by Ben
(Post 1169194)
Reg cabs can be had at a significant savings compared to crews. Reg cab dually has a limited market; it's not a vehicle that makes a great daily, and you can't fit more than 1 other person in it.
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Originally Posted by Ben
(Post 1169194)
Reg cabs can be had at a significant savings compared to crews.
But still...that's the cheapest I've seen a reg cab by like 50%. Also, I'm in the same boat because I want a truck (preferably diesel) but I can't get anything that's not at least an extended cab. If I can't put a child's seat of some sort in the back then the truck is basically useless to me. The kids...they want to go racing too... |
Originally Posted by Efini~FC3S
(Post 1169182)
^ this
That's like a $10k truck round these parts. Unless there was something seriously wrong with it? I sold My previous 12v 98 SBQC 5spd 4x4 for about 14k. That truck was a "holy grail truck" as they call it. This dually is worth about $7k given the current market. |
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07' 2500HD & dual axle utility trailer with a 2ft dove tail.
~12-13 MPG @65-70mph (Meh, could be worse) https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1411399471 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1411399471 |
Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1168347)
I will be using this, my Jetta Sportwagen TDI. It has a stage 2 with no Emissions shit and around 330tq and a stage 2 clutch, which should help handle the load better. I'll be buying tow springs for the rear(if needed).
And this tow dolly to tow it. Assist brakes and a slew of other features for ~$1k. I'd love to use a flatbed but I'd exceed my towing limit(3600) by a bit unless I paid a shitload for a 14' aluminum flatbed. Car gets 48mpg normally so it should probably do about 38-40 avg as long as I keep it under 75. |
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