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Hook
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I'm just going by past memory from previous posts. I think it is a smallish, light tin boat.
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chuckie
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That's why I would stay away from lill truks like the Tacoma...Load and towing capacity are not there....Get something big enough..When you get a
bigger boat you wont have to go get a bigger truck
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Quote: Originally posted by chuckie  | | That's why I would stay away from lill truks like the Tacoma...Load and towing capacity are not there....Get something big enough..When you get a
bigger boat you wont have to go get a bigger truck |
Seems to be the consensus except for a few die hard Toy fans. Still say he needs to evaluate his load and towing requirement first.
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Tioloco
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Look at the Ford F-150.
Best selling vehicle for 30 plus years for a reason. Great trucks!
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chuckie
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I'd go for a F-250. I've had both, two F-150s and now a F-250. Significant difference in load capacity, not so much in price when used. IMHO.
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Hook
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If he's considering SUVs, I dont think load capacity is his overwhelming need.
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I have a f350 premier tow vehicle ,it sucks as a daily driver I think a f 250 would serve my purpose better load rating is close to that of the 350
and my 36 ft. fth. wheel doesn't get towed that often.
As a avid traveler and camper over the past years I have owned almost every description of a R.V. there was ever conceived and the one thing I can
verify there is no one size fits all R.V.
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chuckie
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We havnt discussed color yet.....got everything else covered..cupholder ratings?
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chippy
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Beige or white for Baja. They might let you in with silver? Cup holder must be 12 to 16 oz. offroad rated.
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chuckie
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Winnah!!!!!
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[Edited on 9-6-2015 by DianaT]
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Martyman
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Thanks for all the great comments and responses.
I don't want a truck because I keep my golf clubs and all my other chite in the car. easier to lock than a pickup. A truck would be nice for
harvesting wine grapes but the grape bins fit in a van or SUV. This vehicle will be used for other things beside Baja tripping.
As far as a camp vehicle in BOLA there are to many anarchists, commies and musicians to decide on anything!
Last time I sat in a Toyota (Siena) my head was rubbing the roof. I'll check out the new ones but I have a very long trunk, (ahh..never mind) and
don't fit in most cars.
American cars? no thanks, my friend just put $5k into his broke down Escape. Besides...I'm a commie.
I do like the front hitch idea but, I'm more interested in ash trays than cupholders.
Thanks Again-I will check out those Toyotas.
And by the way a new Pilot is $32,000.
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The Toyota trucks and SUVs sold here, are made in North America and designed for us beef eaters. A Sequoia or Land Cruiser may be in the cards for
you? Best luck on the shopping.
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Martyman
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The new Honda Pilot AWD has different push buttons for snow, ice or sand. Also has a low gear up to 15mph. The 4-Runner is much more beefy then the
Pilot and would be great but getting a little price prohibitive. After a little research I think the Nissan is out.
Still checking them out and will not buy for a little while.
Hook mentioned a hitch extension-anyone know where I can get one?
Also, someone mentioned a PU truck. What is that? or should I not ask.
Sorry guys but still not interested in a Pickup.
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Hook
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Check etrailer.com for hitch extensions.
It's time you gave us the general weight of the boat and trailer.
I have never seen or heard mentioned a front hitch for an SUV or yuppie van.
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Martyman
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16 ft bayrunner with 40hp old Johnson plus trailer...I'm guessing 800lbs?
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I have a Pilot, and it is a very comfortable car to drive long distances. I did some Baja camping with it, but being 2WD, I didn't go near the sand.
Pilots/Ridgelines have 2" leveling kits that you can purchase for $700. The tallest tire you can run on these vehicles is a 31"/245 size. Good luck
on your search!
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Martyman
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Thanks for the info Ken. Those Pilots don't have a lot of clearance. Wouldn't a lift kit invalidate my new car warrantee?
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: Originally posted by Martyman | | Thanks for the info Ken. Those Pilots don't have a lot of clearance. Wouldn't a lift kit invalidate my new car warrantee? |
Pilots have a long wheelbase, only fit smaller tires, with low-hanging exhaust that could get damaged. It's mainly a family-type car.
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