Just curious.

Please indicate model and engine type. I couldn't include more options (sorry ChiefSlapAHo), but feel free to write in a vote.

Edit: :rolleyes: I did include Jeep, didn't I?

Bryan

2003 Dodge RAM 3500 CTD.

'81 3/4 ton Suburban with a '93 454 gasser. Tows great, sucks gas. But for what I paid I can buy a hell of a lot of gas! :D

occasional towing: 2000 GMC 2500HD 6.0 4wd

for 95% of our wheelin trips: 1985 Ford class C, 460 carb, C6, D70, 27' plus trailer

Have a `96 Dodge V10, going to sell it. Bought a `93 club cab Cummins with an auto to replace it.

Originally posted by woody
occasional towing: 2000 GMC 2500HD 6.0 4wd

for 95% of our wheelin trips: 1985 Ford class C, 460 carb, C6, D70, 27' plus trailer

How does this tow?? My brother has a 1981 Class C with the same drivetrain. He is looking to get a new one in a year or so. This one only has about 41,000 miles on it. His is a honey.

Also, what is your average temp on the highway? He is at 210 with the AC off. This is in texas heat also.

Cummins with some "minor" mods.

Originally posted by KrebsATM02
How does this tow?? My brother has a 1981 Class C with the same drivetrain. He is looking to get a new one in a year or so. This one only has about 41,000 miles on it. His is a honey.

Also, what is your average temp on the highway? He is at 210 with the AC off. This is in texas heat also.

I've put 6000 miles plus on it this summer, including long 6% grades in Tennessee (May) and 105+ degree dry heat in South Dakota (July). Hottest tranny temp was 230 in SD for a VERY short time, 2 mile 10% grade coming out of Rapid City to the campground. All highway time (75 mph), the tranny never ran over 210, usually in the 190-200 range. Engine temps generally sit with the needle straight up or slightly above, no "true" gauge in there tho. Oil pressure always runs 1/2 to 2/3 on the gauge.

I run dual external trans coolers with the in-radiator one. The AC doesn't work, so not sure how that will effect everything. We have run with the generator going and the roof air on tho ;)

Fully loaded for a trip, 18,000#. PHAT. Use a weight dist hitch, add a rear sway bar or airbags, and go for it. Mine will be making a 1400 mile trip to Moab in May... I run Equal in the front tires, it does 85 no problem, but it's most comfortable in the 70-75 range.

Mileage full loaded is in the low 7's. VERY acceptable IMO.

That looks exactly like my brothers except he's got a kick ass color scheme. Where the single brown stripe is on your he has tan, brown, yellow, and orange!!!! We just got done putting in a new 4 core radiator and new tranny cooler lines. Tonight we are pulling of the exaust manifolds to try to fix an exhaust leak.

The AC doesn't work in his either. Cracks me up though, it has a york compressor. Makes me want to OBA the RV..... I need help

Originally posted by KrebsATM02
Tonight we are pulling of the exaust manifolds to try to fix an exhaust leak.


Drivers side? Mine leads like a bastard....and has for 4 years!! I've got one bolt busted on the manifold already, so planning to pull the motor entirely, pull both manifolds, and drop in some Thorley's and copper gaskets. $500 for parts, but outta quiet it down a ton plus boost the power a tad....

Let me know how your manifold project goes...and don't say I didn't warn you!!!

Checked Chevy Gas, but it's actually a 2002 GMC 2500HD, 6.0. Looking back, if I could do it different, I would NOT. Very happy with this combo.


TEX

2003 Ford F-250 Lariat. V10 6 speed, 4:30 gears. Its a towing machine. I get around 9 mpg towing and can pull the big hill going to paragon at 70 mph with the AC blasting. I dont drive enough to warrant the diesel.




RK

98 Dodge 2500 24v deisel. I get 16.5 towing my Jeep.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid79/p48c179c52c5be72bccfe8af3714970e6/fb1e1ff3.jpg

I'm pulling with a '97 Ram 2500 long bed club cab, 12v cummins/Auto 4x4. 18' trailer. with the jeep on board for a trip to the badlands, It weighs out at #14k, and I get 15mpg at 70mph. engine is still stock.

For light duty towing my '95 C3500 dually 454/ 4L80HD. If I need to tow something that it can't handle then I'll use my '88 Peterbuilt 378 3 axle 425 Cat/ RTO15715/ eaton 402's.

2003 Dodge, Cummins, HO, 6SPD.

99 F350 4x4 PSD Supercab 6 speed manual 258K miles:D

Dodge ford Chevy JEEP..

Where the heck is TOYOTA!
Yeah, Tundra's are only a half ton, but they pull like a 3/4! :D

2002 Tundra SR5 Access Cab 4x4 V8 Off-Road Package Tow Package 24308 miles. Pulling a 1987 Toyota 4Runner 22RE 5spd manual with 168000 miles.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=1482144

2003 Ford PSD 7.3L

big.............ford............deisel

86 f250 4x4, 6.9L Diesel. Great truck, but slow on the hills, It needs a turbo!

Originally posted by Lemoore-on
86 f250 4x4, 6.9L Diesel. Great truck, but slow on the hills, It needs a turbo!


You're BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D
See you Sept. 18 - 21.

'90 Ford 27' Travel Master motor home
460 F.I.
30,000 miles

Flat towing 98 TJ and it does fine.

Came from Colorado, gone through S.D., Montana, Wyo, Idaho and averaged 10 mpg with a.c. going. No mods or leaks present.

It is for sale, if interested!

Daren

http://tigger.tmcom.com/~tsm1/PlainGallery/album13/DCP_0002.sized.jpg

'74 IH 1T long-box 4dr. 406cid gasser.

Tows great. ~10mpg, 75mph.

Looking at stepping up to a medium duty IH with a DT466 eventually..

'03 Chevy 2500HD, CC SB, 6.0L auto, 4x4, 4.10 gears.

Haven't actually got to tow with it yet, but based on the engine and braking performance with it empty it should do much better than my old '01 Dodge Ram 1500 ;)

I don't tow enough to justify the $5K diesel upgrade, plus I actually like the gasser for empty daily driving. Currently getting about 15-16 mpg.

97 Chevy, C3500, CC, dually, 454, 4L80E

Originally posted by 6.2Blazer
'03 Chevy 2500HD, CC SB, 6.0L auto, 4x4, 4.10 gears.

Haven't actually got to tow with it yet, but based on the engine and braking performance with it empty it should do much better than my old '01 Dodge Ram 1500 ;)



Very similar to my truck & my Dad has a 5.9 1500 Ram. Yes, you will be VERY happy in comparison. You've made a SIGNIFICANT upgrade IMO.


TEX

'79 Chevy 3/4 4x4 400+H.P., 5.13's +++++++++++++

http://www.montypics.com/pic.php?url=/Crab_Bait/2003-08-14/1060885554_A__ama_Towing_rig.jpg

http://pics.montypics.com/weps2/2003-08-19/1061298307_mytowrig.jpg
its a '95 F350, 460 auto. Tows a 6500# M715 plus gear and parts. Been a real good truck. Don't travel often enough to go to Diesel, and use it as a DD during winter months.

99 Dodge 2500 4x4 Diesel 3.55 gears. Stock for another 18k miles.

I tow my CJ on a 18 ft. trailer with a 01 Dodge 2500 Cummings long bed.I plug in a "chip" for extra HP.Kicks ass on hills!Gets great fuel mileage too.

Originally posted by SanDiegoCJ



You're BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D
See you Sept. 18 - 21.


I'll be there:flipoff2:

96 f-250, 460, zf-5, 4.10s, get about 9-10 mpg if i keep it around 65-70 mph, not too shabby IMO

94 F350 CC Turbo Diesel 5 spd. with some goodies......lifted 9" with 42" Michelin Radials......10-12 MPG while towing at 70....

I have a 2001 Dodge CTD quad cab short bed. It gets 18-19 for the commute to work evreyday and 16 towing my 19' trailer and toy buggy running 305's. It has a auto and no mods yet.

95 chevy blazer (full size) 5.7 4l60e :D

1990 F250 4x4 7.3L ZF-5

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/uploads/jan2003whiterock.jpg

97 F-250, PSD, ZF-5, 3.55's...gets about 19 empty and 15 pulling my EB:D


i dont see how you guys that are getting 9-10 mpg with your bb gassers can afford to drive anywhere:flipoff2:

2002, Ford, PSD, 6spd, CC, LWB, 4x4. Love every minute of it.

78 3/4 ton gmc 4x4, 350/th350/44/14 bolt. oh so slow in the hills, but runs great and does the job safely. plud it was a steal at 1000 bucks. jiMMy

2000 Dodge 2500 Sport 4x4 V10. Love the way it pulls, wish it was a 5 speed. Gas mileage sucks but so far very reliable. Bought it used with 30,000 miles 5 months ago. Just rolled 45,000 miles last night. Lot of time in the drivers seat and it is very nice, leather and all the gizmo's and buttons I am still trying to figure out. I'll buy another one, 5spd or deisel though.

95 Dodge 2500 6BTA NV4500. Changed the fuel stop to deliver more fuel. Changed the orfice on the waste gate so it'll go to 30pounds. Changed the R&P to 3.31. now it turns about 1650rpm@61mph and gets between 19 & 20 pulling the Jeep on a trailer. between 25 & 27 empty

Originally posted by 95steel
2000 Dodge 2500 Sport 4x4 V10. Love the way it pulls, wish it was a 5 speed. Gas mileage sucks but so far very reliable. Bought it used with 30,000 miles 5 months ago. Just rolled 45,000 miles last night. Lot of time in the drivers seat and it is very nice, leather and all the gizmo's and buttons I am still trying to figure out. I'll buy another one, 5spd or deisel though.

how bad is the mileage while loaded, and how bad empty ive run across a few of these with about 30k on them for like 10k but the mileage thing is scarin me


Ben

02 CTD eth/dee with all the goodies when in doubt" SMOKEM OUT"

F650 crew cab, with a CAT diesel. The truck has a hooklift, so it makes loading really easy, and I can tow another rig as well.

Substitue excavator for a 4runner!

http://www3.telus.net/public/rb604/Truck%20load%201.jpg

http://www3.telus.net/public/rb604/Truck%20Load%203.jpg

http://www3.telus.net/public/rb604/Truck%20load%204.jpg

Originally posted by Ben Holloway


how bad is the mileage while loaded, and how bad empty ive run across a few of these with about 30k on them for like 10k but the mileage thing is scarin me


Ben

I have a heavy foot, get around 8-10 in town 13-15 hwy empty.
I get 8-10 pulling 22' trailer with a overweight comanche. I have gotten 13 pulling on the flats, but most of where I pull is hills. The AC is always on too. My old half ton chevy got better gas mileage unloaded, but only managed around 6-8 loaded. The v-10 gets much better mpg pulling. There isn't that much of a drop between loaded and unloaded. If you can find a 5spd with 30,000 miles you should concider getting it. Plan on trading it in before 100,000 though. I have "read" that the v10's don't live much longer than that.

Adam

i used to wheel the Bronco with 36-14's swampers. Then my wife got the 90 yj. To much money to wheel both. The Bronco has a 351 built to a 400, C6 Tranny, ARG steering,stock 350 gears. i have no trouble towing here in PA. AS for MPG i dont want to even know! i do stop a lot.

00 chevy 1500 ext.cab, 6inch fabtech lift, all the works, 285 BFG tires, K&N coldair flowmaster muffler, cowl hood, limo tint, stereo system, its my baby, besides the MANGLER.

03 CTD with some mods in Sig. :D

http://pirate4x4.net/mstevens/Dodge/Matt_Dodge1.jpg

Here's the current TowSlut..

http://invis.free.anonymizer.com/http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid76/pb59fca86f6a00a8808cc08d4afb8c562/fb428433.jpg.orig.jpg

The problems that I have come up with so far is the weight differance between load and the Slut. It handles fine with this setup however a longer wheelbase would really solve the problem..

The solution? Utility 20.. Ford F-250 frame, front clip and cab from a J-10, finally a Utility bed with all the goodies to fix a trail rig. This will become a very versatile unit to not only tow your rig to the trail but to go and recover it after a break. Plans are a fresh 401, T-18/208 with the stock 60 rear and HP 44 front. Work has already begun :D

For needed power I use my 77 suburban 454 built 400 and one ton diffs and springs.If I'm doing distance and require comfort it's the 91 suburban 3/4 ton 350/4l80e/241/14bolt 4x4 with over 300 km's on the clock and not one leak front to back.Got 14MPG(imperial not US) towing 7000lbs to Cali and cruised at 70-80mph the whole way.Temp guage rose three times and the clutch fan kicked in and brought it back down in seconds.Haven't tried the new truck 2000 3500 Savanna van with 350 and full tow package.Seats twelve for the economical road hauler.It has front and rear A/C as well for the southern heat if we get back down there.

'99 F250 XT. Quad, long bed, PSD, 6 spd. chip, 4"exhaust and K&N, 95k mi.

'01 Dodge with the clackityclack option, 6sp, edge comp, and crappy injectors.

F350 DRW Long Bed Crew Cab 4x4 6.0 PSD 5 Speed Auto

Just got a 94 Dodge 2500, V10. I should get decent gas mileage.....right???













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here's the new tow beast.. 2003 F-250 6.0L
http://www.jeepgod.net/graphics/f250%20side.JPG

I have 2 Dogs a Ramcharger and a Van, both have 360s, sometimes I do use my Ranger to tow with mostly the van though.

2001 Chevy HD, Duramax/Allison, with a predator programmer. Went up Jelico Mtn, 76 mph with the cruise on in 5th gear no problem, no downshift pulling 7k. 15 mpg towing, 18 solo. You can run 80mph all day if you want at 2200 rpm.

Ford 250 V10 Crew cab With 4.3. Just point and shoot.

Had to post mine. 2001 Powerstroke. Picture tells the rest.
Joleen

I split tow duty between my two 3/4 ton 4x4 Internationals. I have a '73 shortbox crewcab with a 392 and close 4 speed, and a 71 longbox with a 345 and a wide box (a five speed is currently in the works). Both do a great job and average about 10 mpg with a loaded trailer (about 13+ gross depending on what's on the trailer).

Dave

1985 F350 Crew Cab 2wd, 6.9L Diesel, C6 auto, Gear Vendor overdrive, Hypermax turbo with 3.5" exhaust. Oh yeah, and dual sunroofs. :D

99.5 SRW ford f350 crew cab LWB with the power stroke.

85 F250HD 6.9 dsl, used to be c6, now zf5 (as far as I know, only the second truck to have that conversion done :)) Runing a 3.31 dana 61, so we don't have much low end, but she'll get 19 mpg light.
~John