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Old 02-10-2013, 05:39 PM   #1
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Choose your ultimate tow vehicle

Just for fun.....If money werent an issue and you could pick your ultimate tow vehicle, what would you choose????
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Old 02-10-2013, 05:56 PM   #2
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Old 02-10-2013, 06:20 PM   #3
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Ford F350 dually six pack 4X4 King Ranch edition with a long bed, a Cummins Turbo diesel and an Allison automatic transmission.
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Old 02-10-2013, 07:23 PM   #4
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Second that!!!
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Old 02-10-2013, 07:55 PM   #5
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Second that!!!
Make that THREE!! Excellent choice...
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Old 02-10-2013, 08:14 PM   #6
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If money was no object ...... David's KW wouldn't be big enough to tow my 5r. A man can dream can't he????
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Old 02-10-2013, 09:24 PM   #7
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My choice would be an International CXT. 25000pd payload and 40000pd Max tow while rated as a pick up truck.

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Old 02-10-2013, 10:58 PM   #8
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I am with post 3,4 and 5. Maybe up it to a F-550 frame/ gears, brakes, wheels etc. but keep it with a 8 ft. box. I have thought about that combo of a great truck for afew years.
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The Ram Long Hauler would be my second choice.


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Old 02-11-2013, 06:51 AM   #10
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That would be my first second and third choice.
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I'm sold, but I don't even want to see the price. I hope my 2500 didn't hear me say that.


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Thinking outside the box a bit . . . something with jet engines to transport the truck and trailer somewhere close to the camping spot? Not always a fan of the long hours in the truck to get there!
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Thinking outside the box a bit . . . something with jet engines to transport the truck and trailer somewhere close to the camping spot? Not always a fan of the long hours in the truck to get there!
I enjoy the haul almost as well as the stay. Then again, I've always enjoyed driving.


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I don't mind the drive, it's the price of fuel that hurts.

I would choose a NEW GMC 3500HD, Duramax and Allison.
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I don't mind the drive, it's the price of fuel that hurts.

I would choose a NEW GMC 3500HD, Duramax and Allison.
That does dampen a lot of enjoyment for sure.


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Old 02-12-2013, 09:49 PM   #18
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If I had the Kenworth, I wouldn't need an rv. I would just tow my yacht with it!!!
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Old 02-13-2013, 04:50 AM   #19
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1. Kw900

2. frieghtliner sportchassis with 450hp cat

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Old 02-14-2013, 01:15 AM   #20
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[QUOTE=davidjsimons;63860]I enjoy the haul almost as well as the stay. Then again, I've always enjoyed driving.

I will second that..........the high fuel prices are threatening the enjoyment part though
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