Tow Vehicles

[kwhizz]

Just looking to get some input into a good Dual purpose (if there is such a thing) tow vehicle.....I have a 24' enclosed trailer and pull it with 2005 Yukon 1500 4 wheel drive.........The Yukon rides nice, has all the bells and whistles, gets 16 MPG on the highway, etc........pulls the trailer very well .......except for fuel mileage.....8-9 mpg.....
Took a new Duramax Diesel crew cab for a test ride ....it has all the power in the world ......but rides like a "Truck"......Maybe I'm looking for that Happy medium that's just not there..........
Any input??????

Ken

[70 copo]

I tow with an older 1500 C/K with no problem. It seems that they all ride like a truck to some extent. I guess the best way to get the ride smoothed out is to balance the load to the fullest extent. How much weight have you got on the front of the trailer??

Too much and the tow vehicle will bounce more than normal. Try to get the weight on the axles of the trailer.

Phil

[MosportGreen66]

I have a 2003 Yukon with an electric brake/tow package... Never had an issue hauling...

[Pantera]

I tow with a '97 Dodge 6 cyl diesel and love it. Great power and rides nice too. Of course I don't have a 4 wheel drive model. I have never been stuck with a dually truck before so see no need for the extra rough ride on the frontend with one.

I did run a wrecker service for a few years back in the 70's. Of course our weather here in Okla is not that bad for more than a week at a time. You may need 4wd in more northern states. If I am towing a trailer there is no way that I am about to drive out onto a empty grassy field in the winter anyway. As long as you stay on payvment you will not have a problem. Go test drive a 4dr Dodge Diesel and you will be impressed I bet.


Pantera

[CamarosRus]

1) Is it difficult to find 2WD Dodge Cummins Extended Cab 2500's(3/4T)???

2) How can I learn which years/models/transmissions of previously owned Dodge P.U. to buy and NOT buy?????

This would be for pulling 20-24' Enclosed Trailer on open road???

[kwhizz]

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I have a 2003 Yukon with an electric brake/tow package... Never had an issue hauling...

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Got the same set-up and for Local towing, it's perfect........but.....for long distance Highway towing, the Yukon leaves a lot to be desired...(Lack of power).......I would love for GM to offer the DuraMax in the Yukon..........Anyone out there have a Big Block Yukon or Suburban that they tow with ????

Ken

[crash]

Ken, I've got a 2004 2500HD GMC ext. cab Dura-Max (not a dually) I pull my 26' enclosed trailer with and drive it to work every day... If your around the end of the month I'll have it loaded up for Jefferson if you would like to see how it pulls... Crash

[kwhizz]

Thanks......I'm sure the set-up is perfect for Towing.....but I need something with a little softer ride for daily (read the little lady drives it) use........

Thanks
See you at Jefferson

Ken

[Belair62]

Try an 07 Escalade...she be stylin too !

[bilede]

you let the "little lady" driver "your" truck?? whats the world coming to?