Coolest tow vehicles!

[csuggs]

I saw this picture today. This is our friend Greg, you know the guy that promotes all the Wake the World events? Apparently he's got a new tow vehicle this year, and after seeing it I thought it might be fun to start a thread showing pics of some of the best looking rigs out there - you know, combination of boat and tow vehicle. This is cool . . . .

http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac71/csuggs/gregsrig.jpg

POST UP SOME OTHERS!!!!

[86 century]

That one wins hands down.

A 72 chevy blazer only thing I dont like is the color but its not mine.

You would haft to start this out with the coolest body style of truck ever made.

[tkustom]

9017 my excursion....im painting my shop truck to match my boat...pics soon to come

[DAFF]

Sorry no boat but still pullin'......

[Jetlink]

Here is a pic of our towing rigs last year. This year the RX has been replaced with a Denali so I will have to post pics when we pick up the boat with it in a month.

9019

[KG's Supra24]

http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/P1060001-1.jpg

http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/DSC_0003.jpg

http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/DSC_0514.jpg

[csuggs]

Niiiice KG! How about a red pinstripe on that big, bad, black Chevy!

[TitanTn]

Not really the coolest set of tow vehicles, but they certainly get the job done in comfort.

http://unumemarketing.com/boat/fun/traveling_jocassee.jpg

[pap]

I've got a new F150 to tow for this coming year, It rides nice but there no way it's cooler than that first post - that is just beautiful/classic.

[haugy]

I used to tow the Mariah with this on fun days. I don't think it would like the tongue weight of the Saltare though.

This one is special. It not only tows a Supra, it's powered by one. Top that. :D Motor out of my old 1989 Supra Comp TS6m lives, and is a beast!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/customcj7/Jeep%20pics/Flexy.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/customcj7/0045209-R1-038-17A.jpg


But the day to day hauler is this, matches my new girl.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/customcj7/Funny%20pics%20and%20Dixiecrawlers/P1060345.jpg

[csuggs]

Awesome Jeep with a 351! How cool is that?

[KG's Supra24]

Niiiice KG! How about a red pinstripe on that big, bad, black Chevy!

I use the matching Supra decal to tie the two together ...


http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/DSC_0007.jpg

[KG's Supra24]

That jeep pic is sawweettt.

[86 century]

Towing with a lifted cj you are a brave man.

I would gess the full width axles and 3/4 brakes would help alot.

[bmtsupra]

I stopped working on this (1958 Chevrolet Apache) to start on the boat. Maybe when the boat is done, I'll put a hide-a-hitch on this and upgrade the bags in the rear so I can tow the boat with it. Guess that means the color scheme I had picked out for the boat might have to change so they can match :)
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-j6lHWxkxC9k/T2TfB-FmVAI/AAAAAAAABPI/yRiHwJxEaX8/s800/58%2520apache.jpg

[haugy]

Awesome Jeep with a 351! How cool is that?

Not going to lie, with it set up like I have it that motor is just plain amazing! I'll get people on the trail all the time asking what motor is in it. When I tell them it's a 351w they are really surprised. With all the new big FI motors being put in crawlers, and the sound of this one is DEEP. When I tell them the motor came from a Ski boat, they are normally cracking up and call BS until I pop the hood. That's always fun to watch their expression to read PCM Marine Power on the valve covers.


That jeep pic is sawweettt.

Thanks man. I'm loving the all black truck. I'm normally a Ford man, but that truck is awesome. I'd rock that bad boy.


Towing with a lifted cj you are a brave man.
I would gess the full width axles and 3/4 brakes would help alot.

14-bolt rear end with 4-wheel disc brakes. Tows like a champ. But since I mounted my rock crawler bumper flush with the back end, the hitch does sit a weeee bit high. Even with a drop hitch it looks silly.


I stopped working on this (1958 Chevrolet Apache) to start on the boat. Maybe when the boat is done, I'll put a hide-a-hitch on this and upgrade the bags in the rear so I can tow the boat with it. Guess that means the color scheme I had picked out for the boat might have to change so they can match :)
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-j6lHWxkxC9k/T2TfB-FmVAI/AAAAAAAABPI/yRiHwJxEaX8/s800/58%2520apache.jpg

NICE! More pics?

[bmtsupra]

I'll upload some more of the 58' when I get home. I don't have any other pictures of it on my work computer.

[TitanTn]

I stopped working on this (1958 Chevrolet Apache) to start on the boat. Maybe when the boat is done, I'll put a hide-a-hitch on this and upgrade the bags in the rear so I can tow the boat with it. Guess that means the color scheme I had picked out for the boat might have to change so they can match :)
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-j6lHWxkxC9k/T2TfB-FmVAI/AAAAAAAABPI/yRiHwJxEaX8/s800/58%2520apache.jpg

Very nice. I think I see a little air under the bumper though. I'd say you could lower it a little more...

[bmtsupra]

Haugy, here are a couple more pics of the 58'. Used to be all red, got bored and decided to try an egg shell black look. Those aren't the latest pics though. I don't have any recent ones, but it now has red chevy rally wheels with 4" white walls on it.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-rr8RJhg-rEU/T2UnsPDzx7I/AAAAAAAABPg/N9iTpb8ct7o/s400/58%2520chevy%2520008.jpg
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-TnDZvZwKWOM/T2UnR4oLjTI/AAAAAAAABPY/mm4oj3-s13w/s400/New%2520Paint%2520018.jpg
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-LYsa6WrQ_dE/T2UnuaCDyKI/AAAAAAAABPo/zvFnmZ-OWiE/s400/58%2520chevy%2520005.jpg

[gogger]

9030

Guess I like dodges. But I will be towing the pirata with my cummins turbo megacab. Should do a lot better than my old pinto.

[Wake the World]

Wow, that was a cool surprise when I checked this thread and see my Blazer started it! Thanks Clint! I have had that Blazer for 24 years.

[jonyb]

9031


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[csl]

Don't even know the boat's back there
9032

[jet]

Why can I only find pic's with snow on them.??903890399040

[Jetlink]

Why can I only find pic's with snow on them.?Oh no!!! An inch of snow!!! Shut the state down!!! Isn't that the typical response for you guys in Texas when it snows? :D

[jet]

Yes, but Its usually 1" of ice and Its just a good reason to stay home. lol

[Diggs]

99 H1....

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/tyler97217/2010%20Supra%2021V/IMAG00561.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/tyler97217/2010%20Supra%2021V/IMAG0113.jpg

[wspeedin]

that is a beast of a hummer. definitley my favorite in this thread

[Bkrobz]

The matching murdered out 21v and h1 take my vote. I'm almost embarrassed to post mine now... almost. :-)

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[csuggs]

99 H1....


http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/tyler97217/2010%20Supra%2021V/IMAG0113.jpg

Now THAT'S what I'm talkin about!

[Diggs]

ha ha... thanks guys. The H1 is not the best tow rig in the world, but it sure looks pretty doing it...

[csuggs]

OK. Since I started this thread I thought I'd better contribute, even after Diggs put us all to shame. :p

First pic is my old '93 GMC with my Sunsport prior to rebuild. Second pic is my "new" '05 Chevy that I tow with now.

http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac71/csuggs/93GMC2500.jpg

http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac71/csuggs/05silverado.jpg

[riderite]

04 Dodge Hemi Sport 9052

[WakeSurfCanada]

9055

07 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L DIESEL!

Tows like a dream, even better amidst the rebuild w/o a motor or interior! haha
9056

[iwakeboard]

Dang Diggs, rolling in beast mode!

Here's the Sequoia with the Supra.

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/421008_10100716819664535_9403317_53117004_10339176 78_n.jpg

[scotthons]

9058Nothing overly special, but it gets the job done.

[tkustom]

liking the black

[dusty2221]

Got rid of my f250 and got my head on straight again. 2 years without a GM made truck, the world it right again!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/dusty2221/20120318_134605.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/dusty2221/20120311_185155.jpg

[a_deleon]

The black and green jeep is my current tow vehicle and the bagged truck was my old tow truck. I don't think it would have pulled to well if I had it still, but it was nice pulling my jet ski's and riding an inch off the ground.

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9163

[DKJBama92Mariah]

I drug my Mariah around for 8 years behind this ole girl. She's known affectionately as "Lil' Mule".
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v55/dkjpika/Boat/DSC00989_1280.jpg

I bought my current truck in 08 and do not miss towing with the Rover one bit. No where near as "cool," but way more comfortable. I can now climb a steep grade at highway speeds without running the heat at full blast.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v55/dkjpika/Boat/IMG_1332.jpg

[crystal waters]

Nice looking boat!

[Diggs]

That rover defender Is sweet. Always wanted one. Sounds like they have the same towing characteristics as the hummer

[tkustom]

9169 heres what happens when your shop gets slow....I painted my shop truck to match my boat

[TitanTn]

9169 heres what happens when your shop gets slow....I painted my shop truck to match my boat

Let me know the next time your shop gets slow...

[tkustom]

Let me know the next time your shop gets slow... i hope not for long lol

[csuggs]

9169 heres what happens when your shop gets slow....I painted my shop truck to match my boat

Very nice!

[jonyb]

Some of my older ones.....

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/jonyb1/05Denali/DSC_8343.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/jonyb1/08Sierra/DSC_7541.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/jonyb1/2500HD/DSC_1862.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/jonyb1/062500HD/5.jpg

[jonyb]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/jonyb1/F-250/DSC_5531.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/jonyb1/PastandPresent/DSC01892.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/jonyb1/PastandPresent/DSC_0831-1.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/jonyb1/PastandPresent/truckboat-1.jpg

[jonyb]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/jonyb1/PastandPresent/025.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/jonyb1/PastandPresent/DSC01893.jpg

[TitanTn]

jonyb - that's a nice collection of boats and trucks. You seem to lean towards GM, but also had a Ford. Some high, some low. I like it.

[jonyb]

Thanks! Those trucks are over a span of about 6 years. Started with the blue 1/2 ton, then up from there. I do prefer the GM's over the Fords, but that's just personal preference, especially with the newer trucks. That Ford was horrible. Solid front axle, 38's, stiff springs.... My wife and I drug our boat down to Nashville to Haugyland with the F-250 1 year when she was pregnant, bad idea :(

[86 century]

The fords are tough but do tend to ride like crap.
Nothing better than a suburban for towing.
http://i916.photobucket.com/albums/ad7/thehippy77/P5061131.jpg

[csuggs]

The fords are tough but do tend to ride like crap.
Nothing better than a suburban for towing.
http://i916.photobucket.com/albums/ad7/thehippy77/P5061131.jpg

I miss my Suburbans. I've had two and regret getting rid of them both!

[bens250ex]

I drug my Mariah around for 8 years behind this ole girl. She's known affectionately as "Lil' Mule".
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v55/dkjpika/Boat/DSC00989_1280.jpg

I bought my current truck in 08 and do not miss towing with the Rover one bit. No where near as "cool," but way more comfortable. I can now climb a steep grade at highway speeds without running the heat at full blast.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v55/dkjpika/Boat/IMG_1332.jpg


did you have your boat in a storage unit? i will be moving to the birmingham area around May and if i cant get a house with a garage i got to find some place to store it.

[Diggs]

jonnyb - Nice collection there!!!

[haugy]

Thanks! Those trucks are over a span of about 6 years. Started with the blue 1/2 ton, then up from there. I do prefer the GM's over the Fords, but that's just personal preference, especially with the newer trucks. That Ford was horrible. Solid front axle, 38's, stiff springs.... My wife and I drug our boat down to Nashville to Haugyland with the F-250 1 year when she was pregnant, bad idea :(


I remember that. I still laugh about how pissed you were about the ride. :D

I told you to leave it at my house and take my truck, and you'd be fine..........BUT NOOOOOOOO not enough blingy for you.

[jonyb]

Hey, we had a great time there though! SAS's with 38's on the interstate aren't fun.

[Okie Boarder]

Here's the current tow vehicle.

http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa335/CAOKIE/Picture003_resized.jpg

http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa335/CAOKIE/Picture001_resized.jpg

[DKJBama92Mariah]

did you have your boat in a storage unit? i will be moving to the birmingham area around May and if i cant get a house with a garage i got to find some place to store it.

Yes, but the storage is up in Florence. The unit is a 10'x30'. With the swim platform and non-folding trailer tongue, a 25' long unit just wasn't quite long enough.

Unfortunately storage that size in Birmingham isn't going to come cheap. You might look at the costs of having it dry stored at lake martin or smith lake if you plan on sticking to one lake.

[Kb11]

Hers My Rig

[csuggs]

Okie - I love the new Avalanche!

[wspeedin]

Well, my tow truck isnt the coolest by any means, but the B**** gets the job done at 7.6MPG while towing.... :(
http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k483/wspeedin/IMAG0097.jpg

[Kb11]

QUOTE=ngavdba;70281]Beautiful boat! Nice combo. Would like to see more in larger size.

Okie- jealous of the red.[/QUOTE]

I wish I could get a bigger picture to work. Site will not let me attach a bigger photo

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9236

[Okie Boarder]

Thanks guys...we love the Avy so far. It sure rides nice and the wife is happy with it. We've debadged it and blackened the bow ties, along with some aftermarket halo ring/projector style headlights...I should get some updated pics.

[cigars n scotch]

I love that Chevy K5 Blazer, really cool looking ride...

[kvand347]

Okie and I have the same taste in vehicles...:cool:

9242

[jdub667]

9254
Heres mine.

[Diggs]

jdub667
Awesome!

[TitanTn]

9254
Heres mine.

What in the world is that INTENDED to tow? You surely don't need all that for a Supra!

[jdub667]

What in the world is that INTENDED to tow? You surely don't need all that for a Supra!
No, but I do ultra 4 racing so I genrally pull a big enclosed with buggys or a big goose neck. I have had the truck for about 4 years and out of all the tow vehicles to date its by far the best for towing anything and I really do mean anything.

[Okie Boarder]

Okie and I have the same taste in vehicles...:cool:

9242

It appears as though we do.

:cool:

[bens250ex]

No, but I do ultra 4 racing so I genrally pull a big enclosed with buggys or a big goose neck. I have had the truck for about 4 years and out of all the tow vehicles to date its by far the best for towing anything and I really do mean anything.

What mpg that rig get ?

[Jetlink]

What mpg that rig get ?A better measure might be FPG, feet per gallon.

[jdub667]

A better measure might be FPG, feet per gallon.
That's funny (FPG)... Not really to bad empty about 13-14. Pulling pretty much any load from boat to buggies its around 10.. so not to bad for how big it is. I have a 100gal aux tank so i can make some distance without stopping but filling it up makes me want to cry.

[wotan2525]

Great thread. I don't have a photo of my tow rig.... but.... if I did, I'd have to start a different thread. 92 F-250 that I paid $400 for. Get's me the 100 miles/year that I put on between my driveway and the boat launch, though. ;)

[wiatowski]

The first one I use all the time... the lakes only a minute or two from the house... the second one I could use but a bit excessive but I think I would win for the biggest! :)
93059306

[TitanTn]

The first one I use all the time... the lakes only a minute or two from the house... the second one I could use but a bit excessive but I think I would win for the biggest! :)
93059306
You definitely win for the most creative in both situations.

[KO21v]

9311 This is one of mine.

[86 century]

The first one I use all the time... the lakes only a minute or two from the house... the second one I could use but a bit excessive but I think I would win for the biggest! :)
93059306


9311 This is one of mine.

I like towing with our rv turning around on the ramp makes me a bit jumpy.

[CincyLaunch]

9334
2011 Toyota Sequoia Limited and 2011 22v Launch

[DGREEN]

I've been off the Forum for way too long, but here's a quick shot of the boat and tow rig, finally got her out of the shop from a long winter!!

[jet]

Hey Dgreen. That baby looks good. Lets see some close-ups on whatcha got?

[mapleleaf]

I've been off the Forum for way too long, but here's a quick shot of the boat and tow rig, finally got her out of the shop from a long winter!!

A little off topic, but i just picked up an '08 SR5, lookin to take it up a couple inches....what cha runnin there??

[wolff]

9360

This is what we use when we go long distance.

[DGREEN]

I've got a 6" fabtech lift with 22" KMC Monsters on 37's

[DAFF]

9360

This is what we use when we go long distance.

Just thinking, the same idea but using a 5th wheel camper in the front, 4 wheelers and then the boat !!!! That would be perfect for me.

[Jetlink]

Just thinking, the same idea but using a 5th wheel camper in the front, 4 wheelers and then the boat !!!! That would be perfect for me.Thinking you would have to go to school and get your "Captain's" license to take charge of that land barge.

[DAFF]

I'm good untill 75' total length !!! One of my pickups is 24' long:)

[DGREEN]

Here's a couple more Jet, nothing too close, gotta work on that, and one not even with the BOAT, just working hard.

[DGREEN]

Here's the back up rig!! Only for real short pulls or maybe just beer runs:)

[Diggs]

dgreen -
That is pimp... We gonna see you down in Portland at all this year?

[mogre33]

9397
The rig and new ride

[dusty2221]

ah, the new owner of JonyB's boat, congrats, enjoy that baby!

[Diggs]

wondered if that was jonyb's boat. It is all naked now. Looks great.

[DGREEN]

Diggs-
Thanks buddy, ya I'll be down there a couple times for sure. You gonna make it up north again?

[haugy]

wondered if that was jonyb's boat. It is all naked now. Looks great.

I think JonyB stripped it down like that before he sold it.

Congrats Mogre, I've played on that beautiful beast a few times.

[Diggs]

Dgreen
Hope to make it up once, but no real plans. Drop me a PM if you come back down...

[DGREEN]

Will do Diggs, love tie up in that lagoon you guys got down there.

[ditchsnake]

gets my vote too
99 H1....

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/tyler97217/2010%20Supra%2021V/IMAG00561.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/tyler97217/2010%20Supra%2021V/IMAG0113.jpg

[jonyb]

9397
The rig and new ride

Glad to see you here! Get that thing wet yet?

[gogger]

Thinking of staying era correct and towing the 1989 pirata with my 1990 Dodge dakota.
Bought the dakota for $300 a month or so ago. Just used it to move the boat to the garage
so I could get busy and be close to the tools.

9646

[TitanTn]

Great deal on the Dakota. Do you know what the tow rating is for that truck. It looks like you may be pushing the limits, and I think you were talking about coming down to TN for our Supra get-together this summer.

[BigCity444]

Hey Gogger; I don't know how safe that is. I would suggest keeping it below 35mph.

[gogger]

Just joking. Just moved it from the barn to the garage. I will be towing it with my dually. Just used the dakota to move it this afternoon.
9647

[TitanTn]

Just joking. Just moved it from the barn to the garage. I will be towing it with my dually. Just used the dakota to move it this afternoon.
9647

Whew! Good one!

[gogger]

Yea a while back on the thread about loading ramp stories someone posted about using their new 1990 dodge dakota to tow their buddies new boat.... Anyways made me think of it when I was hooked up.

[86 century]

I use my cherokee to move the bravura around the property wouldnt even think about trying on the ramp.

[NorCalPR]

None of my rig hooked up to the boat yet, but here's my truck. 01 Tacoma with a Solid Axle Conversion

[gogger]

Your going to need a 6 inch drop I believe.

[NorCalPR]

14" :twisted:

I have it back strapped to the frame. The high clearance bumper is what does it because it's really not that tall of a truck

[BigCity444]

This brings up a good point and I know this is getting off "Coolest Tow Vehicles", I tow with a full size GM and have an 8" drop hitch. My trailer sits at just slightly angled UP (See attached image).

Are you guys that tow with Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban, Escalades using a 10" drop hitch to provide more clearance in the back and easier on /off?

9667

[86 century]

I have a 95 suburban takes a 4" rise to make the trailer set level.

[haugy]

This brings up a good point and I know this is getting off "Coolest Tow Vehicles", I tow with a full size GM and have an 8" drop hitch. My trailer sits at just slightly angled UP (See attached image).

Are you guys that tow with Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban, Escalades using a 10" drop hitch to provide more clearance in the back and easier on /off?

9667

Your trailer looks dead level, which you want. Are you wanting it higher in the rear so it doesn't drag? Or lower at the front of the trailer so it's easier to get on and off the hitch? I don't think I understood your question.

[jet]

Yeah bigcity. It needs to drop 1-2 more inches and you will be good and you wont drag as much. A single axle trailer tows the best just below level.

[DGREEN]

Here's a shot of the new tow rig! Work required a heavier duty truck, so I figured, lets do it big!

[Diggs]

Nice work Dgreen!

[DGREEN]

Thanks Diggs. By the way, I need to chat to ur buddy about some new stereo goodies, Im planning on switching over to Exile after that boat tie up last summer on Sammamish.

[KG's Supra24]

Nice truck!

Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk

[dusty2221]

Very very nice!

[DGREEN]

Thanks guys! Boat seems a bit small behind it, but I refuse to get an offshore boat! No Miami Vice here!!

[NorCalPR]

Finally, got a picture of my rig pulling the comp
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9844

[dusty2221]

Get some large mud flaps or the front of that comp will be eaten up with chips from those tires!

Great looking setup!

[NorCalPR]

Thanks! I only tow the boat for about 5 mins to the launch ramp. Rocks were never an issue with the last boat :)

[Sluggo]

Not the best pic, but you get the idea. 05 Chevy Express 2500 Explorer Conversion, 6.0l, 4.10 rear end, regular wheel base with cargo doors on both sides. I can't believe I found it back in 08 when I was looking. Almost all GM 2500 or 3500 vans (after 2000 I think it is) are the longer wheel base and do not have the drivers side cargo doors. I did not think I needed them as my previous van (97 GMC Savanna) did not have them. Man was I wrong. I will never have another van without them. Pulls great, rides like a truck. I guess cause it is a truck with fancy seats. Just over 100k this month. Pulled my 10k lb camper through the smokies last summer without any issues. I had never done that so I was a little paranoid and installed an aftermarket transmission pan, temp guage, and used full synthetic fluid as well as water wetter in the radiator. There were only two big climbs where I had to watch the temps and be concerned.

[Moose]

06 Dodge 2500 5.9L cummins Lance cabover camper and 89 Saltare
https://forum.supraboats.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9949&d=1338306575

[TitanTn]

Nice setup Moose. Looks a little dry for boating though...


06 Dodge 2500 5.9L cummins Lance cabover camper and 89 Saltare
https://forum.supraboats.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9949&d=1338306575

[Loadup]

All cleaned up after Memorial day weekend.

10012

[TitanTn]

All cleaned up after Memorial day weekend.

10012

Looking good! Hope to see you on the lake this summer. We've gotten a fairly slow start, but will be out there as much as possible.

[2500HD]

old thread but i had to put my truck in here.
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a494/2500hd1/IMAG0042_zps734beb22.jpg
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a494/2500hd1/11-1AB32287-2483891-960-100_zps3d7ebb7b.jpg
Trim: LT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
Engine: 6.6L 400Cu. In. V8 DIESEL OHV Turbocharged
6.6 LITER DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE
ALLISON TRANSMISSION
6" RANCHO SUSPENSION LIFT
DANA VELVET RIDE SHACKLES
SUPER SPRING LEAF SPRING HELPERS
HELLWIG SWAY BAR
COATED RANCH HAND FRONT & REAR BUMPERS WITH DUAL RECEIVERS
HELLA OFF ROAD LIGHTS
TEFLON COATED 16" RIMS
315 PRO COMP XTREME M/T TIRES
WESTON BLACK NERF BARS
EDGE PRODUCTS PROGRAMMER WITH DIGITAL GAGE
AFE COLD AIR INTAKE
CUSTOM 4" EXHAUST
RHINO LININGS SPRAYED BED & BUMPERS
A.R.E. COLOR MATCHED BED CAP
TINTED WINDOWS
PARROT STEREO/BLUETOOTH WITH AMP & SUBWOOFER

[ckracing]

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The wifey's ride, my tow vehicle for the .25 commute to the ramp.

[TitanTn]

It's always worth reviving an old thread when you're adding photos.

[2500HD]

I love seeing the other pride and joy people have. AKA tow vehicle. And if i'm right about my old saltare it will be damn near the same color as my truck after i get rid of the oxidation.

[rdlangston13]

I'm late to the party too but here are my last two setups. 2003 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6! Only good under 50 mph. Pretty much used it to go the 5 miles from the storage unit to the launch. Current set up 2006 Dodge Ram HEMI Lonestar. I can no transport the boat over long distances at highway speed.

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m523/rdlangston13/IMG00118-20101023-1719.jpg

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m523/rdlangston13/6490E172-4D9F-4DD6-80FB-521CBA06D44E-106-00000001FCD5D0CC.jpg

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m523/rdlangston13/3f7498fa.jpg

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m523/rdlangston13/a4239d03.jpg

[Kma4444]

Here you go!!! Oh wait, the title of this thread wasn't "Noisiest ugliest tow vehicles"????? Oops. That's a shame cause I'd be in the running for that. Good thing is it tows the little Supra like it's a pop up camper, it gets decent mileage doing it, it's still going strong at almost 300k miles and it hasn't had a payment in a long time. Need to get it painted sometime. Been working on a '66 Dodge A100 pickup for a bunch of years but I doubt it will replace Big Ugly for towing duties.

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I'd apologize for the bad picture quality but it looks better that way most likely.

[TitanTn]

Here you go!!! Oh wait, the title of this thread wasn't "Noisiest ugliest tow vehicles"????? Oops. That's a shame cause I'd be in the running for that.


Well, with a boat that looks that good, I doubt many people even notice the tow vehicle. I'm sure it tows great, so you're good to go.

[Kma4444]

I agree, when I hooked up the new boat, the SEXY factor went way way way up!

[DAFF]

I'm thinking some paint on the old Dodge to match the boat.... Diesels are made to be noisy, straight pipe it and slide the fuel plate forward.

[KG's Supra24]

I, too, dig the 242 behind the old Cummins. Looks great

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[Kma4444]

Well that's certainly a lot more positive than I expected, pretty cool all. Yeah I was thinking about doing a paint scheme that would go with the '42. And the red is a lot better on it than the truck. Don't get me wrong I like my old truck, it does a great job and just rattles along. It has a 4" exhaust, the 5" had a drone I couldn't get rid of. It has +150hp injectors and an Edge comp fuel box. So when needed, it will really haul!

Thanks again, now to figure out a complimentary paint layout.

[crystal waters]

1992 gmc suburban 2 wheel drive - have owned since new
1989 conbrio on custom G&M trailer.118741187511876

[TitanTn]

1992 gmc suburban 2 wheel drive - have owned since new


Haven't you owned the boat since new also? When you make up your mind, you really make it up!

[wotan2525]

Oh wait, the title of this thread wasn't "Noisiest ugliest tow vehicles"?????


You wouldn't even be close! Here's how my evolution has gone in the last year....

1993 Ford F250. Nickname: Big Damage. Rusty but trusty (sometimes.) Beaten with the ugly stick HARD. No locker, 2wd, loved to get stuck on wet ramps.
http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu79/rbosworth/20120803_142656.jpg

Then I bought this to build a "custom" tow rig. Since I only tow ~1 mile in each direction and less than 30mph... I figured this one would be up to the task.
1948 Chevy Thriftmaster. Nickname: Old Damage. Rusty and untrusty. 216 straight 6. Dually rear wheels. HUGE drum brakes. Took forever to get going, took forever to turn, gears clanked and without power steering or brakes it was a nightmare to drive. Never actually attempted to tow with it after just trying to get it hooked up to the boat proved incredibly difficult.
http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu79/rbosworth/20120803_171431.jpg

Sold both of those beaters last month... and.... now.... drum roll?

77 Ford F-250 Highboy. 460 w/ all the upgrades and plenty of off road bits. 4x4. Excited to try and pull with it! Just got it... haven't detailed it, yet....
http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu79/rbosworth/image_zps9513cec5.jpg

[James]

http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh556/jamespjackson95/205C7C0A-1D1D-4E19-A889-6CECE9DD4EAA-20480-0000080F3D5E05D5.jpg
Here's mine.

[TitanTn]

^^ Congrats on your new ride! I would have loved to have seen a full restoration on the Chevy, but I know that would have been a whale of a project. The new truck looks a lot less rusty than the first two, and hopefully will be very trustworthy. I know you'll appreciate the 4x4.

[crystal waters]

bought the boat from original owner in 1992, so not the original owner.
I enjoy maintaining the toys I own ---end result they last so much longer!

[The boy]

118841188511886

2011 F150 and 1989 Sunsport

[DAFF]

Did you paint or is that vinyl making the boat green. Looks good and looks much more modern with the newer color scheme.

[TitanTn]

Looks good and looks much more modern with the newer color scheme.

I agree. I looked at the photos first, and then when I saw the signature I was very surprised to learn that the boat was an 1989.

[The boy]

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Thats is what it looked like befor we painted it

[Loadup]

Did you do the interior ?

[The boy]

No well we got some seats recovered but not the hole thing if we did the boat would be red and black. But it has green trim around the interior.

[sybrmike]

Hey, I recognize that parking lot at Rocky Creek. Now I know who has the other 89 Supra on Somerville...

[The boy]

yeah thats it haha rocky creek hoping to get the new trans in tomarrow.

[sybrmike]

Don't know if it's still "cool" with the camper shell, but here's my tow pig in action - 2010 Ram 2500 Cummins 6.7 launchin on the maiden test voyage.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ERkZdW1z6y8/UUOiKAF_sZE/AAAAAAAAAAo/VeRVFPSn6d4/w249-h168-p/20130315

[TitanTn]

I think Cummins trumps camper shell, so you're good!

[Kma4444]

Completely awesome!

You wouldn't even be close! Here's how my evolution has gone in the last year....

1993 Ford F250. Nickname: Big Damage. Rusty but trusty (sometimes.) Beaten with the ugly stick HARD. No locker, 2wd, loved to get stuck on wet ramps.
http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu79/rbosworth/20120803_142656.jpg

Then I bought this to build a "custom" tow rig. Since I only tow ~1 mile in each direction and less than 30mph... I figured this one would be up to the task.
1948 Chevy Thriftmaster. Nickname: Old Damage. Rusty and untrusty. 216 straight 6. Dually rear wheels. HUGE drum brakes. Took forever to get going, took forever to turn, gears clanked and without power steering or brakes it was a nightmare to drive. Never actually attempted to tow with it after just trying to get it hooked up to the boat proved incredibly difficult.
http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu79/rbosworth/20120803_171431.jpg

Sold both of those beaters last month... and.... now.... drum roll?

77 Ford F-250 Highboy. 460 w/ all the upgrades and plenty of off road bits. 4x4. Excited to try and pull with it! Just got it... haven't detailed it, yet....
http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu79/rbosworth/image_zps9513cec5.jpg

[SupraLaunch21V]

Working on buying a '67 Bronco to pull the Supra. Until then, this is the current two vehicle.

http://i.imgur.com/e8Ew6gU.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/wfkjOiI.jpg

[wotan2525]

Working on buying a '67 Bronco to pull the Supra. Until then, this is the current two vehicle.

I'm really curious to see how this will work. I looked at several Broncos before buying my F250 and basically decided that the wheelbase was too short to tow that much weight. I know that your 21v is probably worlds lighter than my Saltare... but... still curious how this will work.

[2500HD]

I'm really curious to see how this will work. I looked at several Broncos before buying my F250 and basically decided that the wheelbase was too short to tow that much weight. I know that your 21v is probably worlds lighter than my Saltare... but... still curious how this will work.
Having owned both a 1996 and a 1971 i can tell you that the 96 would do just fine but i wouldn't tow any distance with the 71. It's just to light and very very short. But damn it would look good.

[SupraLaunch21V]

I would just love to see an early model Bronco ( painted red / black ) tow the Supra. We only tow about 2 miles to the lake, but it would be a fun vehicle to truck to the lake in that short distance. Take the doors off, grab the cooler out of the back. . okay now I'm dreaming about it. . .

Long hauls to other lakes and Supra Reunions would definitley be the Denali.

[trayson]

I don't have any pics yet with the boat, as we've only trailored it twice--once to get it home and the other time I let my buddy pull it. But the primary tow rig will be the wife's 2009 Honda Ridgeline RTL.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cd9Pey_j0lI/UD6Cro0HX0I/AAAAAAAAM1E/0A-SPPwVIsU/s800/2012-06-09_15-21-04_159.jpg

Part of me is tempted to try my Jeep for a SHORT jaunt... It does have the 4.0L inline 6 with front and rear discs with the fronts upgraded from a Grand Cherokee. Has a Dana 44 rear end with chromoly shafts and a high pinion Dana 30 front with high pinion shafts... For the ramp, the front and rear air lockers and the 3.8 Atlas Transfer case with 4.10 gears on the Auto tranny would certainly help. Hell, I could hook up to something with the 9000 pound winch if need be! But the wheelbase is always the concern with Jeep's...

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-QeMNdMGKB4k/TIZy3Ng1bsI/AAAAAAAAKkI/vjfmmrubHfM/s800/CameraZOOM-20100906160932.jpg

I've towed a few thousand miles with the Jeep and the camping trailer though...
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WHyj440dkDI/UD0B1jZbwgI/AAAAAAAAM0s/59nFO0ZVeU4/s800/2012-08-24_12-20-00_241.jpg

[trayson]

As tow rigs go, I wish I still had my previous 'Exploder'.

2004 Ford Explorer XLT V8. Billet grills, 20" chrome wheels, lowered, dual exhaust... Arguably one of the best Explorers I'd ever seen.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2wT33AITmVg/SNmqp1PaJCI/AAAAAAAAEAo/NX96Ikm4R-4/s800/IMG_0678.JPG

[Zim]

I've just borrowed my buddies truck to pull the Supra so far. I pulled my MC with my Jeep, but I think I need to sell it and get a full size truck for the supra.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u99/zimstang/dropin.jpg

[haugy]

I've just borrowed my buddies truck to pull the Supra so far. I pulled my MC with my Jeep, but I think I need to sell it and get a full size truck for the supra.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u99/zimstang/dropin.jpg

Your XJ should be able to pull that Supra fine as long as you aren't hauling it long distances. For around town it will be fine, just plan ahead and don't try to rush. But with that single axle trailer you will be very tongue heavy and you will certainly feel every bump. :D


Part of me is tempted to try my Jeep for a SHORT jaunt... It does have the 4.0L inline 6 with front and rear discs with the fronts upgraded from a Grand Cherokee. Has a Dana 44 rear end with chromoly shafts and a high pinion Dana 30 front with high pinion shafts... For the ramp, the front and rear air lockers and the 3.8 Atlas Transfer case with 4.10 gears on the Auto tranny would certainly help. Hell, I could hook up to something with the 9000 pound winch if need be! But the wheelbase is always the concern with Jeep's...

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-QeMNdMGKB4k/TIZy3Ng1bsI/AAAAAAAAKkI/vjfmmrubHfM/s800/CameraZOOM-20100906160932.jpg


That's a lot of weight for that TJ man. Even with the lockers and the 44, if it's a 5-speed you could cause the clutch to strain itself pretty bad. I know mine can tow my boat as I've towed rigs 3 times my size. But that's a buttload of tongue weight. I know I'd be squatting on the bumpstops with that big pig.

[trayson]

Your XJ should be able to pull that Supra fine as long as you aren't hauling it long distances. For around town it will be fine, just plan ahead and don't try to rush. But with that single axle trailer you will be very tongue heavy and you will certainly feel every bump. :D



That's a lot of weight for that TJ man. Even with the lockers and the 44, if it's a 5-speed you could cause the clutch to strain itself pretty bad. I know mine can tow my boat as I've towed rigs 3 times my size. But that's a buttload of tongue weight. I know I'd be squatting on the bumpstops with that big pig.

It's actually an Auto. Yeah, it'd be a last resort for sure. But ironic how the XJ has a 5000 pound tow rating and I've got the same or stronger powertrain on my TJ now, so it's really just wheelbase...

I took the boat out last week and the wife was unavailable with her truck. I grabbed a friend with an old fullsize and had him tow for me. :-)

I did back in the day take my buddy's boat out for a day towing it about 15 miles each way with my 5-speed YJ though... It was a bit of the tail wagging the dog. ;-)
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-y4q4-POX4nI/UWWEg97_nHI/AAAAAAAANyw/HJsqSL5DSrw/s800/Jeep%2520with%2520boat.jpg

[Zim]

Your XJ should be able to pull that Supra fine as long as you aren't hauling it long distances. For around town it will be fine, just plan ahead and don't try to rush. But with that single axle trailer you will be very tongue heavy and you will certainly feel every bump. :D



Yeah maybe I'll give it a shot. I'm in trade talks with a guy for a full size silverado lifted on 35's... and it's blue to match the boat. We'll see what happens there. My MC's trailer doesn't have brakes, that's the worst thing about it. That boat is only 2200 lbs dry with another 7-800 for the trailer though. I towed it down to table rock lake from KC (about 4 hours) and it did fine towing it until I got close to the lake with all the hills around the lake. I lost my brakes on the way down a hill and had to jam the jeep into 4 low to keep my speed down. That was scary.

[SquamInboards]

I store it on the trailer in the winter but mid-season if it has to come out, this is the vehicle of choice.

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With the trailer, we use a little diesel tractor with a ball in place of the bucket, best way to maneuver a trailer, ever.

[gogger]

Kid that works for me in the summers and goes boarding with us also just got his truck from having leveling kit added and 35s put on his Toyota. Helps to have a dad that is a doctor.
But I think he will be towing some this year.

http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff460/gogger/uploads/20130414_154446_zpsb19f2dbb.jpg (http://s1236.photobucket.com/user/gogger/media/uploads/20130414_154446_zpsb19f2dbb.jpg.html)

http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff460/gogger/uploads/20130414_154436_zps140bd20c.jpg (http://s1236.photobucket.com/user/gogger/media/uploads/20130414_154436_zps140bd20c.jpg.html)

[trayson]

Got a pic of our setup over the weekend...

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jPrhuAOHsOk/UYKfi5VnUyI/AAAAAAAAN4s/5Qqx5ZYXJbM/s800/%255BUNSET%255D.jpg

[jasun]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/v/889099_581193865235451_1813510338_o.jpg?oh=161cf23 1c811a15b09b84858a3563734&oe=5188B696&__gda__=1367951735_31a940da23a7d2f731e76cb6532869b 6

[scottieturnbull]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/06/uzeryheh.jpgWe only tow the boat a few times a year, so this gets the job done. It is a long rig but we can move a lot of stuff and people.

[Sirgonz]

I am getting my tow rigs rims painted to match my boat... Soon as the forums let me I'll post up a pic

[88pirata]

12447picture of my tow vehicle
off to my buddies place to wire and fire it up after 18 months of stringer repair

[comp92]

12452 Nothing special here...2011 Silverado 1992 Comp simple/classic

[matt k]

OK. Since I started this thread I thought I'd better contribute, even after Diggs put us all to shame. :p

First pic is my old '93 GMC with my Sunsport prior to rebuild. Second pic is my "new" '05 Chevy that I tow with now.

http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac71/csuggs/93GMC2500.jpg



kind-of twins...

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/shinymax/IMAG0344.jpg

I really wanted an old 351w blazer, but most of the ones I could find around here are seriously mistreated, and a "real" truck is just a lot more useful. That right there is ~$3000 worth of 1995 chevy 350, with every option (aside from 4wd :| )

[Amateurhour]

My two old girls. Sadly the Duramax is out of commission with a major engine issue. Lucky the little girl has a supercharger under the hood :)

[DAFF]

Might be overkill. But lots of power!!!

[TitanTn]

Might be overkill. But lots of power!!!

I'm sure that gets a look or two at the ramp!

[99bison]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/17/ma6a2aqe.jpg
02 suburban, just before inaugural tow to lake this spring.

[Diggs]

DAFF - That is sweet!
I just picked up a new rig, but don't think it is going to tow unless I put a 350 in it....

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/tyler97217/1969%20Toyota%20FJ40/20130727_062525_resized_zpse6d29ea1.jpg

[The boy]

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[DAFF]

DAFF - That is sweet!
I just picked up a new rig, but don't think it is going to tow unless I put a 350 in it....

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/tyler97217/1969%20Toyota%20FJ40/20130727_062525_resized_zpse6d29ea1.jpg

I would look into a 4 cyl Cummins conversion before the 350 Chevy. Loads of pulling power and fuel efficient !!

[villain]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/19/emuquzu6.jpg

My diesel excursion. Pulls anything I want. Love it!

[wotan2525]

I would look into a 4 cyl Cummins conversion before the 350 Chevy. Loads of pulling power and fuel efficient !!

I was on a Formula 400SS yesterday and learned that with it's twin Volvo 6-cylinder diesels it was only burning 8 gallons/hour and we were running at 46MPH. I was amazed!

Diggs -- Did the Toyota replace the Hummer?

[Diggs]

Wotan - Yep Hummer went to the Netherlands!!
DAFF - Most likely won't do any engine swaps, but who knows in the future further...

[dirtydawg]

Beauty and the Beast. I sure love my Cummins when driving in the hills.13055

[Blackntan90]

Dirty- that is one sweet rig you got there! I really like the graphics and colors on the supra also! Very sharp!

[gracydais]

yep it really is nice.


Beauty and the Beast. I sure love my Cummins when driving in the hills.13055