Let’s see your tow rigs - Page 5

HawkX66 · #1 07-01-2021, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SMS

That's a lot of boat for a trailer. Do you need a permit to tow it due to the width? Thanks.

She's pretty heavy, but the trailer is purpose built for it and tows nicely. Six wheel EOH brakes etc. I wouldn't want to go any bigger, especially with my Expy, but it's good the way it is. No special permits. The beam is 9'8". I don't go too far with it on the trailer anyway.

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Originally Posted by SMS

I forgot about this light service configuration.

That's cool set up. I did that with a bike I had for commuting a few years ago.

**ls6owner** · #2 07-01-2021, 01:35 PM

This a pretty neat post! Attached are a couple pics of our towing rig-2009 F350 HD, chipped, deleted, and actually fun to drive! I have only switched it out of "Stock" tune a couple times, but as someone noted earlier, it will certainly "roll coal" in "Performance" settings. With no trailer, about 18 MPG (US gallons!) and with a camper or trailer, about 10 MPG, all at 70 MPH.

**wheelhop** · #3 07-01-2021, 06:37 PM

My 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD with LBZ Duramax

**Lynn** · #4 07-01-2021, 07:38 PM

So where the heck is the COE?

Big tease.

**SMS** · #5 07-01-2021, 08:40 PM

I forgot about this light service configuration.

**njsteve** · #6 07-01-2021, 11:37 PM

My 1995 6.5 Diesel K2500 'Burban. 4WD and 4.10 gears. 8600 GVW. Ordered it in March 1995 and bought it new in May 1995. Brought all the kids home from the hospital when they were born, took them all to college when they grew up. Towed a lot of Mopars, Chevies, and Pontiacs over the years. I replaced the original engine in 2017 with a brand new, upgraded, 6.5 diesel engine from the company that built them for the Humvee upfitting facility. It really hauls now. The upgraded engines have 18 to 1 compression instead of 23 to 1 and make up for it by using a higher boost level that puts out more power with less strain on the internals. They also have a completely redesigned block that has around 50 pounds of extra iron in it to make up for the faults of the original inferior GM castings.

I also had some humorous decals made up for the side since 6.5 technically is a "396"

**SMS** · #7 07-01-2021, 11:45 PM

That is a great Suburban and clearly a loved family member.

**Lynn** · #8 07-01-2021, 10:16 PM

Still waiting on the COE.

southernfriedcj · #9 07-02-2021, 12:38 AM

I'm not the one to tow with a SRW vehicle.

My current tow pigs(the Mack needs a little work):

**69M22Z** · #10 07-02-2021, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by southernfriedcj

I'm not the one to tow with a SRW vehicle.

My current tow pigs(the Mack needs a little work):

Love that stuff

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