[Rhodes22-list] A Tow Veh. question.

[Robert Dilk]

   I have been using the fron mounted hitch since 1994 on my then 25 ft
   powerboat. Works great in a tight spot. But I have 4WD.

   Bob

   S/V Knot Necessary
   >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: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 14:46:47 -0500
   >
   >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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