[Rhodes22-list] A Tow Veh. question.

[Peter Thorn]

Wally and Slim,

A few years back I had an E150 Ford Club Wagon Van with a front bumper
hitch.  It was a great tow vehicle with it's long wheelbase.  Other than the
obvious inconvenience of disconnecting the boat in the parking lot to
connect to the front bumper to launch, it was remarkably easy to use.  When
launching and retrieving you have a great view, plus it's very easy to
maneuver with the steering part in the middle of he rig.  Always got lots of
starnge looks, though.

PT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wally Buck" <tnrhodey at hotmail.com>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 8:26 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] A Tow Veh. question.


> Slim,
>
> Have you considered front mounted hitch for your van. It would keep the
rear
> drive out of the slickest part of the ramp.
>
> It looks like Jeep has a diesel 4 x 4 Liberty out that is rated to tow
5000
> and get about 27 MPG on the highway. Maybe we will see more diesels
follow.
> Liberty has a short wheel base but for towing a couple of times a year it
> might be OK.
>
> By the way I use a 94 S10 Blazer to tow my Rhodes but other than initial
> haul from WI I haven't towed more than 50 miles.
>
> Wally
>
> >From: Steve Alm <salm at mn.rr.com>
> >Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >To: Rhodes <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] A Tow Veh. question.
> >Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 15:21:57 -0500
> >
> >Bob,
> >This is an issue with me too.  I use a Ford E250 full-size cargo
van--rear
> >wheel drive, V8.  I'm considering a 4 X 4 because my rear tires spin when
> >I'm maneuvering on grass (we park the boat in the yard sometimes) or wet,
> >steep ramps.  Maybe I just need better tires like Rummy says, and I hate
to
> >give up my longer wheel base, but I'm thinking Blazer, Explorer,
Cherokee,
> >Jimmy--I don't know.  I would think a 5600 lbs. rating would be more than
> >enough.  I think my boat and trailer come in at about 4400 or less.
Other
> >opinions, please?
> >Slim
> >
> >On 4/25/05 2:43 PM, "Bob Weber" <ruba1811 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Hi all I am considering buying a vehicle to tow the boat.  It will be
my
> > > full time car with only about a week of towing a year.  I am looking
at
> >the
> > > Chevy Trailblazer.  The transmission is rated to tow 5600 poundes.
Not
> > > quite the margin I wanted but with gas prices and the little amount I
> >plan
> > > to tow I think it is a good compromise.  In my price range I can get a
> >new 2
> > > wheel drive version or a USED 4x4.  Has anyone relyed on a 2 wheel
drive
> > > veh. to launch and unlaunch for any length of time?  If so please tell
> >me if
> > > you seriously wished for a 4X4.  Any thoughts are appreciated.  Thanks
> >Bob
> > > Weber
> > >
> > >
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