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| Joe Kriz |
Posted on 04/10/13 - 6:32 PM
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Here is my tow vehicle.
If you can't tow it with this, you probably can't tow it without a different drivers license.
http://users.sisqtel.net/jkriz/F250/kriz/F250/
I've towed my prior Outrage 22' Cuddy over the mountains, not hills, and hardly knew it was back there going up hill.
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| Mtierney |
Posted on 04/10/13 - 7:58 PM
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I trailer the 28 Hydrasport a few times per year with my 2002 Tahoe. It is pushing it to the max ( and maybe a little beyond) especially when I add 300 gallons of fuel. The triple axel trailer helps, but i am about 60 feet long!
After that, the Newport feels like a dinghy.
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| The_Squid |
Posted on 04/10/13 - 9:18 PM
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http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a...2f4f16.jpg
2006 Nissan Frontier. 4.0L v6. Easily tows the Montauk.
My Cherokee also towed the boat, but it struggled at times.....
http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a...892917.jpg
(this pic shows it towing a 14' Lund...)
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| CES |
Posted on 04/11/13 - 5:46 AM
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Joe Kriz wrote:
Here is my tow vehicle.
If you can't tow it with this, you probably can't tow it without a different drivers license.
http://users.sisqtel.net/jkriz/F250/kriz/F250/
I've towed my prior Outrage 22' Cuddy over the mountains, not hills, and hardly knew it was back there going up hill.
Can't beat the F-250
Have you had any issues with the fuel injectors on your 6.0 Joe?
Cliff
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| flippa |
Posted on 04/11/13 - 6:59 AM
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I tow with a 2003 Cheverolet Suburban. It tows my 1985 22 Revenge with no problems, fits all the family, dog and stuff (and then some) and is real comfortable for long trips.
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| Swamp |
Posted on 04/11/13 - 7:42 AM
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So far I have the least capable tow vehicle, thankfully it doesnt have to go far or go often...
2000 Chevy Malibu V6.
for my 1971 16 footer.
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| bcross |
Posted on 04/11/13 - 9:45 AM
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Currently, I am towing my 1968 Nauset with a 2003 toyota tacoma pre-runner six cylinder. It tows easily up to 60 mph or so. I don't go much faster than that when towing. Just bought a new aluminum magic-tilt trailer which seems to make towing much easier, smoother and worry free. Also, the trailer has a swing tongue which allows it to fit in the garage easily. Happy camper here!
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| Turpin |
Posted on 04/11/13 - 6:22 PM
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2005 Subaru Forester XS- Great for my towing needs 26mpg towing
1993 Isuzu Amigo XS- Horrible tow vehicle
1963 13' Sport 50hp Evinrude
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| Marko888 |
Posted on 04/11/13 - 9:59 PM
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4.0 V6 Tacoma 6spd std.
One should be able to tow a Montauk comfortably with just about any vehicle with a 3500lb towing capacity. I think one needs to have more capacity in reserve if doing really long hauls, or in excessive heat, or in excessively steep terrain.
My seat of the pants take, is that if you have any of the excesses just noted, the tow vehicle should never be lighter than the rig being towed. If one is just towing up the street to the lake, then being near max towing capacity should not be a big deal. If I was planning to do a lot of towing, I'd make sure my choice was not a vehicle with any inherent weaknesses in the drivetrain...an 80's Magic Wagon may not be a good choice!
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| jamesgt727 |
Posted on 04/22/13 - 9:00 PM
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E-Z-GO TXT 48 Volt!
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| DLynch |
Posted on 04/23/13 - 4:41 AM
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I use a 2012 Subaru Liberty Wagon (2.5CVT) in Australia to tow an '88 Montauk, does it easily.
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| jlh49 |
Posted on 04/23/13 - 6:23 AM
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I pull my 1989 22' Outrage with a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4X4, 5.3 Vortex V-8. It has the fuel management system that shuts down four cylinders in non-load conditions. I average about 9-10 MPG while pulling the Outrage. I would rate the towing performance as slightly better than average.
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| Slickityd16t |
Posted on 04/24/13 - 3:39 AM
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Slammed 1992 C1500 Chev
Edited by Joe Kriz on 04/24/13 - 12:15 PM
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| jw0287 |
Posted on 04/24/13 - 9:19 AM
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Currenlty I use a 2010 Silverado 5.3L Crew cab.
For 1996 17 outrage.
In high school I used 1996 Mercury grand marquis for the same boat. 4.6L v8, rear wheel drive. No issues. Think it was rated for 2500 lbs. Probably right where I was at. Also would have 4 people in the car. No issues.
Edited by Joe Kriz on 04/24/13 - 12:15 PM
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| butchdavis |
Posted on 04/24/13 - 3:30 PM
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2004 Titan with the package towing a 190 Montauk w/135 HP Vrod. It's easy to forget there is something back there. My previous package was an F-250 Diesel Supercab towing a 24' 1977 SeaRay Sundancer. You always knew there was something back there.
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| DaveS |
Posted on 05/27/13 - 11:30 AM
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I've towed my old, 1989 17' Newport wih my older, (forget the year...1997?) Ford Ranger, basic setup, 4 cylinder, without any problems...one thing to consider, at least for me, is that where I'm at in NJ...it's a relatively flat drive from my house to Shark River. Recently towed my 1991 17' Outrage with my 2003 V6 Ranger...
"For of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'"
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| dbcollen |
Posted on 05/27/13 - 12:57 PM
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I tow my 21 outrage with my 2001 dodge ram 2500 cummins 6spd 4x4 flatbed.
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| BillDemers |
Posted on 05/27/13 - 7:07 PM
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I run a 2010 Nissan Xterra
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| DKroger |
Posted on 05/27/13 - 8:12 PM
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I tow with a 1977 Bronco
Edited by DKroger on 05/27/13 - 8:17 PM
1980 13 Custom w/ 48 Evinrude
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| rvschulz |
Posted on 05/28/13 - 8:27 AM
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1st tow with the new F-150 Ecoboost - 68mph was 13.2 mpg - my trailer is overkill - old heavy galvanized that probably weighs more than the boat and motor. never felt a problem.
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