different ideas for tow vehicles

stevie · Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:15 pm Post subject:

Thanks Foggy.

Love your signature quote: Never become really good at something you don't love to do.

stevie · Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:19 pm Post subject:

thanks 1Tuberider for the tip on the 2500.

I live in the small seaside town of Sidney, BC. I wonder whether the local authorities would mind if I towed the boat to the ramp with a Kubota tractor? It would sure get all the car traffic out of the way in a hurry. Smile

Sunbeam · Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:19 pm Post subject:

stevie · Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:20 pm Post subject:

Sorry 1Tuberider - thanks for the tip, not on the 2500, but on the E250!

thataway · Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:24 pm Post subject:

For the 22 there are a large number of vehicles you can use. We towed ours some with a Honda Pilot--and a little with a Road Trek Class B (but that was a one ton chassis--however loaded with the interior of the van--such as head, galley and king size bed. I have also used plane van in the 1/2 ton size. The pick up trucks ride too stiffly for my back, plus I like to be able to lock gear in the truck when I am off in the boat. I currently have an Yukon XL 4 x 4 with the heavy duty tow package. Don't know the 22 is back there. Rides very well and I can even lie down in the back and take a nap while Marie drives. (even with boat gear). It would also easily tow a 25, although the Tom Cat (10,000 lbs) would be a bit more than I would want to tackle. There were times in my life when I owned both a sports car and a van conversion for camping--so don't rule out a nicely used simple van, and keep the sports car.

Will-C · Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:37 pm Post subject: different ideas for tow vehicles

If you want a nice vehicle to tow with you might consider a Volkswagen Touareg. They have a diesel version that is supposedly rated to tow 7700 pounds as friend who has one reported. I have ridden in it and it a fine car. No trace of telltale diesel noise and no smell. A little pricey. Fuel mileage is 19 around town 28 highway.
D.D.

stevie · Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:44 pm Post subject:

Thanx Thataway. I'll check into Honda Pilots. I love the Hondas. I appreciate your comment about simple van + sports car. That may be the best way for me to go as I'd hate to give up my little roadster. Smile

stevie · Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:45 pm Post subject:

Thanks Will-C. I'll look up the Toureg too. Lots of great advice from you folks. C-Brats are perty dang helpful people. Very Happy

PaulNBriannaLynn · Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 3:06 pm Post subject:

Foggy · Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 3:52 pm Post subject:

"A-plomb" implies "a natural affinity for"; like a duck to water.

Aye.

stevie · Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 4:20 pm Post subject:

Thanks Foggy. My comment about "a plomb" was my Grade 4 sense of humor rearing its head Very Happy

stevie · Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 4:22 pm Post subject:

Thanks Lorelei. Good point. I think a truck wouldn't be the best choice for me - a van or SUV of some sort sounds best so far.

Pedromo · Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 4:28 pm Post subject:

I'm very happy towing with my 2013 Toyota 4Runner. 60-65MPG on the freeways...

ssobol · Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 5:12 pm Post subject:

Spike · Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 6:59 pm Post subject:

Dodge is going to hit the streets real soon with a half ton diesel truck. Would think that it would make a heck of a tow rig for a CD 22. Have seen some of the specs on it, but the tow weights was not one of them. But what I did see I liked.