[Rhodes22-list] A Tow Veh. question.

[Steve Alm]

IIRC Stan uses a van with a front hitch.  That makes it possible to really
"thread the needle" when maneuvering.  But I have to go along with Rummy on
this--it'll make my traction worse.  Especially on the grass.  My wheels
already spin with the extra tongue weight on the rear.  Take that away and
it'll be worse.

Slim

On 4/26/05 7:26 AM, "Wally Buck" <tnrhodey at hotmail.com> wrote:

> 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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