[Rhodes22-list] A Tow Veh. question.

[Mark Kaynor]

Slim,

We towed Raven from Syracuse, NY to Blacksburg, VA, made another trip from
BBG to the Chesapeake, then from BBG to Maine w/ a Jeep Grand Wagoneer - no
problems. The shorter wheelbase was fine - longer would have been better,
but we were fine. The 4WD was nice. The gas mileage was horrible.

Mark 

-----Original Message-----
From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Steve Alm
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 3:57 PM
To: Rhodes
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] A Tow Veh. question.

Rik,

I keep waiting for you to jump in on this thread.  I'd guess you probably
tow with a 4x4 pick-up.  How would towing be with the shorter wheel base of
an SUV?

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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