Tow Rigs

[Ranchero50]

1968 Ford Ranchero with a 302 EFI 5 speed setup. Fun little buggy, no problems pulling the boat or hauling 3/4 ton of firewood.

Been mine since '92...
Jamie

 

[BOB350RX]

2010 F150 FX4 SuperCrew. Haven't had the boat out yet this season, so the truck has yet to tow the boat. The trailer hitch has been mounted though since I bought the truck back in October '09.

(fresh wax job )

NOTHING SHARPER THAN A BLACK RIDE WITH A FRESH WAS AND WAX, WHEEW THATS CLEAN MAN NICE RIDE!! NOT MUCH OF A FORD GUY BUT NICE RIDE! 8)

 

[Waterwings]

Thanks for the comments . Not real clean at the moment though. When I do have the time to apply a good wax job, I normally apply 2 coats of wax to the entire truck, and a minimum of 3 on the front end section (painted area around grill, hood, bumper, etc), as it seems to help get the bugs off easier. Meguiar's NXT wax is what I use. Wash with a microfiber mitt, apply wax with a microfiber wax pad, then remove wax/shine with microfiber rags, which pretty much ensures no swirl marks.

 

[proudpapa]

Just got my 2011 Ram back in April, this was the first time I was able to take the boat out since getting the truck.

 

[shamoo]

 

[chavist93]

 

[flatboat]

my new toy ..2011 gmc

 

[RPjet]

Just noticed this thread. I'll play.......

2008 Toyota Tundra 5.7

 

[benjineer]

2000 S-10 ZR2. Love it, but wishing for something with more seats.

 

[New River Rat]

'99 Silverado. 210K on the odometer. Pulled boats, rafts, canoes, kayaks, firewood, lawnmowers, you name it.

 

[sixgun86]

Trailers are over rated.

 

[MTord03]

2003 F150

 

[fool4fish1226]

Here is my tow rig 2004 2500hd hemi

 

[Truckmechanic]

06 Dodge Ram 1500

 

[MrSimon]

I bought a 1997 Jeep Cherokee a few years back to use as a dedicated tow vehicle. I spend a lot of time cleaning it up and it was a darn nice Jeep. It towed great around town and on flat ground, but as soon as I hit some hills with it, the tranny overheated badly. I sold it for $1000 more than I paid for it :lol:

A few years prior to that, I had an early 90's Ford Explorer. That was a great tow rig. It was comfy and pulled my boat with ease, even loaded down with guys and gear.

Right now I usually use my lifted Jeep Comanche to tow the boats. It does fine around town, but not so good on the highway and trips. The wife's mini-van does pretty well, but she doesn't let me take it on fishing trips. My Civic has pulled on occasion, but, well, its a Civic. I'd really like to get a nice SUV that is great for towing and trips, but the bad gas mileage is killer on my 60 mile daily commute.

 

[Hanr3]

Up until 2 weeks ago I towed my boat with this.



I'll post up some pics after MAy 19th, first chance I get to take the boat out with the new rig.

 

[Dragonman]

2000 Dodge Durango with a 360 and third row seat. Pulling a 1972 Highlander Trailer loaded with a 1973 Polar Craft 16 footer.

 

[RivRunR]

Not exactly towing the boat in this pic...but this is the tow rig / tackle box.

 

[devilmutt]

New tow rig, 2011 Suzuki Equator. I can't wait until Spring!

 

[Charger25]

Here's mine.........