Anyone had/have any experience/thoughts on the new Chevy Trailblazer/Olds
Bravada? 9" shorter than a Tahoe. Tows 6000lb. Has the new but
well-received 6cyl, 24 v, 270 hp engine. Also looking for a new tow vehicle
but I only tow 4 times a year, hence vehicle will be my wife's car for the
other 98% of the year. Been happy with our "old" Bravada but it is
underpowered and under braked. (reliable and comfortable though!)
Cheers, Craig Seibert 1968 Morgan +8 car no. 611 "Duff Morgan
Racing"
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-vintage-race@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-vintage-race@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Tom and Sharon
Shirley
Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2001 4:06 PM
To: Vintage Racing List
Subject: Re: Tow Vehicle
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Evans" <brian@uunet.ca>
To: "Michael Frank" <mfrank@westnet.com>; <vintage-race@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2001 9:18 AM
Subject: Re: Tow Vehicle
> I'm using a 2000 Chev Express with 350 engine to pull a 20"
> box trailer
Just 20"!!!! Sorry Brian, but I couldn't help it. 8^)
I'm in the same predicament with this tow vehicle thing. I've got to buy
something. I have a 60 bugeye and will be building an enclosed trailer to
carry the car and then convert to living quarters when I get to the track.
I'm just guessing, but I figure around 5500 (maybe 6000) pounds with car and
a few spares.
The wife loves the Grand Cherokees, but I don't think they're enough. I lean
towards the Durango or Explorer, with towing package, of course. And then
there's the Expedition. These vehicles are all in the 30K range. I'd like to
buy a crew cab 150 with towing package, but the wife say she doesn't want to
drive a truck. It will be her vehicle except when towing to the races. I
wonder if anyone makes a really nice cover for the bed that makes the crew
cab look like an Expedition (almost). Advice anyone?
Tom and Sharon Shirley
http://www.geocities.com/baddogracing/
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