 What's the smallest yet safest tow vehicle..., for a trailer w/914? |
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| neo914-6 |
 Jul 13 2005, 11:19 PM
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neo life  Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159  |
Gotta add John Kelly's transporter... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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| avendlerdp |
Jul 13 2005, 11:31 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 37 Joined: 1-March 05 From: L.A. Ca. Member No.: 3,692 |
I am going off the map here. My tow car is a 1986 Mercedes 560 SEC. Huge 4 wheel discs, self leveling suspension, 285 hp, and a plush interior makes this the best long distance tow car ever. It easily tugs 4000lbs but one needs to keep the tongue weight under 700lbs.
THese are cheap too. 7k gets you a nice one. Alex |
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| Dead Air |
Jul 14 2005, 06:53 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,268 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Buffalo, NY Member No.: 2,042 |
850 miles or so...not good on hills. 22R four cylinder
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| URY914 |
Jul 14 2005, 07:22 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,863 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I knew of a guy from Atlanta that would tow his 914 racer on a single axle trailer behind his 928. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif)
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| tat2dphreak |
Jul 14 2005, 08:02 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
I used to haul a boat with more toungue weight than a teenerin my ranger... thing is this: explorers are built like a car chassis, Rangers are built on a truck platform... expeditions is where I think Ford started making the SUVs more like Trucks... a Chevy suburban can tow a LOT too. |
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| 914forme |
Jul 14 2005, 08:56 AM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None 
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Listing of vehicles tow ratings and state laws.
These are geared toward us boaters but useful none the less. My 2003 Silverado will get 21 MPG all day long towing it drops, but it is a fine vehical for towing and way better than towing with Astro and better mileage too boot. |
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| Nick |
Jul 14 2005, 09:10 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 144 Joined: 25-June 04 From: Washington DC Member No.: 2,250 |
I towed my 914 with a '95 Land Rover Disco with no problems. I bought the Disco for 4K two years ago. Not bad price for a comfortable tow vehicle. Only down side is terrible gas mileage. I'm luck to see anything above 13 mpg.
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| Midtowner |
Jul 14 2005, 11:04 PM
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Ooooo! Group: Members Posts: 652 Joined: 21-December 04 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 3,316 Region Association: None |
Umm go easy on that 22R! I used to sell remanufactured 22R's and have seen plenty of rods punching through the block. Don't get me wrong - it's a great engine, just stroked a wee bit too much for towing and high torque conditions. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif)
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| Mr.C |
Jul 15 2005, 12:14 AM
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Easy does it Group: Members Posts: 611 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Central Cal Member No.: 61 Region Association: None |
I got a 95 too and man does the mileage suck! I was thinking of towing with it, but all I want to do now is get rid of it. 3.9 V8 and I have seen as little as 9mpg around town. Can't imagine what towing mpg would be like. |
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| messix |
Jul 15 2005, 01:08 AM
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AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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| neo914-6 |
Jul 15 2005, 01:11 AM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif) that could pull a fleet of 914's! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) |
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| Nick |
Jul 15 2005, 11:39 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 144 Joined: 25-June 04 From: Washington DC Member No.: 2,250 |
[QUOTE=Cabasa,Jul 14 2005, 10:14 PM]Nick [/QUOTE]
I got a 95 too and man does the mileage suck! I was thinking of towing with it, but all I want to do now is get rid of it. 3.9 V8 and I have seen as little as 9mpg around town. Can't imagine what towing mpg would be like.[/QUOTE] [/QUOTE] I guess the mileage is so bad on the Disco that you don't really notice a difference when towing. It was about 13 mpg on the highway at about 60 - 65 mph |
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| grantsfo |
Jul 15 2005, 11:50 AM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
I was just reading that the new Hyundai Elantra has a very high tow rating, but you know it just wouldnt be right to tow a 914 with a Hyundai. I'm looking at a Honda Ridgeline as a possibility. Its about the only truck my wife is willing to drive. I'm also thinking a used BMW or Mercedes SUV would be nice - boat loads of them under $20K. Cayenne still is a bit high - I found a couple in the high $30 K range - talk about plumeting resale value! Ouch! Also twisted part of me wants to get a Dodge Magnum with a V8.
After hauling a t4 engine in the back of my Toyota Echo yesterday I realized I really need somthing more practical now that I'm getting into 914's again. |
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| neo914-6 |
Jul 15 2005, 12:26 PM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
Don't tell that to Howard's "Attilla the Huyn" The sensible thing to do is get a Japanese truck or SUV. I've found alot of people balance the "project" car with a no-maint truck or SUV. Plus these could be used for daily commuters so they are multi-functional. The other sensible thing is just to rent or borrow when-ever you need to haul or transport. How often will the tow hitch or truck bed be used? On the other hand, I love Mercedes engineering and plan to get a used ML 430. On the sedans the V8's gas consumption was not much more than I6's. The unknown threshold for "high" mileage has owners selling them cheap with alot of miles left in them. |
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| Nick |
Jul 15 2005, 02:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 144 Joined: 25-June 04 From: Washington DC Member No.: 2,250 |
I was just looking at magnum specs and the are rated at 2000 lbs for towing. Doesn't seem like enough, but I like em. Had one as a rental car loads of fun turning of the traction control and hanging the tail out. I thought a ridgeline would be interesting until I saw one in the flesh. The sides of the bed are so high it would be a pain in the butt get anything in it.
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| grantsfo |
Jul 15 2005, 04:01 PM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
Magnum with V8 and tow package can handle 3800 lbs. |
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