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The Jeep Grand Cherokee--Chevy Tahoe class--equipped with electric trailer
brake, etc would serve very well. As would the Dodge Dakota, Chevy S10,
Ranger with V8 engine. The thing to focus on is the brake system. Dragging
the trailer is one thing--stopping it when some nitwit makes a mistake (always
the other guy, I know) is another. Don't scrimp. I towed a single-axel
trailer with a Formula Ford across the country on more than one occasion and
had no difficulty. I was using a 1987 Jeep Cherokee (6 cyl). I towed the
Peyote (1600 pounds) with a bunch of spares and could feel the weight pushing
the car. I eventually bought a 20' enclosed trailer and towed with a Ford
F-350. Exxon, Texaco and Chevron all cheered when I bought the F-350.
So, figure out all that you need/want to carry with the car, trailer, and buy
accordingly. If I was starting again, and wanted to tow a single axle open
trailer, I would buy the Dodge Dakota with a 4.7ltr V8, set it up for trailer
brakes, and go have fun. If I decided again to tow an enclosed trailer, I
would opt for one of the diesels and a 3/4 ton pickup for the tow vehicle.
----- Original Message -----
From: Joe Curry
Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2001 11:15 AM
To: John Price; Friends of Triumph
Subject: Re: Survey
John, I have an open tilt trailer that with the Spitfire on it only weighs
about 2000 pounds. It pulls effortlessly behind my Chevy S10 pickup. THe
pickup is equipped with a Vortec V6 (4.3L) engine and automatic transmission.
Joe (C)
John Price wrote:
>
> I would like to conduct a survey concerning tow vehicles and trailers. I am
> currently towing my TVR and trailer with my wife's RX300 and she is
beginning
> to get a little cranky about all that "greasy stuff" in her car. The 300's
max
> trailer weight is only 3500lbs, but I think I am at or slightly below the
> limit. As long as I am only going between the house and Texas World
Speedway
> (about 5 miles) - no problem. But the rig is not suited for towing over a
long
> distance, e.g. Dallas or Hallet. Next summer will see me with a new tow
> vehicle, but I have not decided on what to get. What kinds of
vehicle/trailer
> combinations are you people using?
>
> John Price
> College Station
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