Tractor Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Okay who wants proof? Because I promise my Taco pulls my trail rig on my trailer way better than my GMC fullsize truck did. Squats less and I am completely comfortable in traffic with it. I also promise its safe. I've been around heavy equipment since I was a baby (Dad has worked for what is now United Rentals for 35 years.) I know how to be safe around loads and how to properly load and drive a truck. I agree my truck won't out pull a 1 ton, but thats not what is being argued here. I only need to pull about 7,000 lbs as a maximum and only need to do it at the most 1 day per month. Last time I checked we don't live in mountains though my truck is capable of handling the same load in mountainous regions. Check http://www.ttora.com They will have people in Colorado pulling the same type of rig with the same truck. As for it doing it safely. Its definitely safe or I'd have gotten a 1 ton. Any of you guys saying "it can't stop the load." Thats a bunch of BS and you don't seem to understand anything about towing. If your using your trucks breaks to stop your rig then you are a danger to everyone on the road and I"m staying clear. You should have trailer brakes on anything over 1,500lbs in Ohio and should have them set up properly so that they lead your tow vehicle while stopping. In a panic stop situation I can slide the whole 11,800lbs (CAT scales) in a shorter distance then I can stop the truck without the trailer. It tows on the highway at 65MPH at 2,100RPMs in 4th gear (yeah its a 5 speed auto.) Okay enough of this, start a different thread if you wanna play with your e-penis. Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted January 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 I'm done with this thread. It can be closed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Where did I say that? How about.... My I6 TrailBlazer gets 22mpg freeway and has good power. They're proven, reliable, and comfortable. P.S. 5000lb+ tow rating and factory class III hitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 I also need the bed. Hauling gutters in the Maxima was not ideal. I noticed you said something about remodeling and if you do "need" a truck then get one. But really honestly if you are only in need of a truck a few times a year its far better to rent/borrow one then to buy one to daily drive because they get crappy mileage period. When I drive my truck to/from work I get 14MPG on the highway I can squeeze out 18-19MPG going 70 with the cruise set. Towing I don't really know since I haven't done much with it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jmw_LS2 Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Screw buying a truck...if you need one, borrow one. Go buy a new G8! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 I'm done with this thread. It can be closed what did you end up deciding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 As for it doing it safely. Its definitely safe or I'd have gotten a 1 ton. Any of you guys saying "it can't stop the load." Thats a bunch of BS and you don't seem to understand anything about towing. If your using your trucks breaks to stop your rig then you are a danger to everyone on the road and I"m staying clear. You should have trailer brakes on anything over 1,500lbs in Ohio and should have them set up properly so that they lead your tow vehicle while stopping. In a panic stop situation I can slide the whole 11,800lbs (CAT scales) in a shorter distance then I can stop the truck without the trailer. quoted for accuracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 How about.... So tell me again where I said towing a car is okay??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted January 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 what did you end up deciding? I bought a Tacoma, and a Cummins engine. I am in the process of putting it in.. I will post pics later this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I bought a Tacoma, and a Cummins engine. I am in the process of putting it in.. I will post pics later this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted February 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 I don't feel like resizing... Mine as of Monday. http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x291/hwilli/DSC01451.jpg http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x291/hwilli/DSC01450.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryBMW Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Nice truck Howard. The plate on the Supra is even better. -Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 You need a tonneau cover, nerf bars, bugshield, and some rainguards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Whose red or what red car is that behind the poopra? Nice truck Howard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Whose red or what red car is that behind the poopra? Nice truck Howard. 90% it looks like a 90-96 nissan 300zx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 90% it looks like a 90-96 nissan 300zx I'd even go as far as to guess that its a 90 300ZX twin turbo, but, I might be mistaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug1647545489 Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Damn you cleaned up your garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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