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Tow Vehicle
I'll start this thread
2006 Nissan Armada SE Off Road
This is the best vehicle I have ever owned. I actually have not towed with it yet, but it will have its maiden tow in April. I have some friends that have used their Armadas for towing quite a bit, and they are very happy with its performance. One thing I really like about it versus the other 1/2 ton based SUVs is the availability of OEM tow mirrors. I got those installed recently so she is ready to go. It is a shame that it looks like Nissan is going to cancel the Armada after the 2010 model year.
2006 Nissan Armada SE Off Road
This is the best vehicle I have ever owned. I actually have not towed with it yet, but it will have its maiden tow in April. I have some friends that have used their Armadas for towing quite a bit, and they are very happy with its performance. One thing I really like about it versus the other 1/2 ton based SUVs is the availability of OEM tow mirrors. I got those installed recently so she is ready to go. It is a shame that it looks like Nissan is going to cancel the Armada after the 2010 model year.
ch47d99- Number of posts : 3
Current Rig : 2006 Nissan Armada SE Off Road that should be pulling a Eagle Super Lite 304BHDS by Sep 09
Registration date : 2009-02-26
RE: Tow Vehicle
We tow with a 2006 Chevy Trailblazer, but looking to upgrade to a Ford F150 this summer if everything goes as planned.
turbofamily- Number of posts : 12
Location : Indiana
Current Rig : 2002 Jayco HTT 23B
Registration date : 2009-02-28
Re: Tow Vehicle
used to sell Nissans and like you said the Armada is a great vehicle and it really is a shame it's being discountinued along with the Titan. Both nice rigs
turbofamily
you won't regret that choice the 150's are great tow rigs
turbofamily
you won't regret that choice the 150's are great tow rigs
Re: Tow Vehicle
Still going strong with old bessy, 2002 2500hd, 134000 miles and counting.
Lucas874- Number of posts : 15
Location : New Hampshire
Current Rig : 2009 Jayco Eagle 324BHDS
Registration date : 2009-02-26
Re: Tow Vehicle
We tow with a 2005 Ford Excursion Ltd., 4x4 V-10. It's got around 57,000 miles on it now. We really debated about a 4 door truck, but decided that right now, with the kids and dogs...it was smarter to stay with the SUV. My wife really did a lot of online searching to find this one! Our previous tow vehicle was an 1998 Ford Expedition XLT 4x4, still going strong at 136,000 miles! It was fine with our last trailer, which was an ultralight. But when we decided to upgrade to the X, we decided we could also upgrade with the TT and get some more space! The last TT didn't have any slide-outs and was only 29' long. The new one has 2 slides and is 32' and I wouldn't feel comfortable towing with anything smaller than my X!!
Deweyandcrew- Number of posts : 10
Location : Northern Neck of VA
Current Rig : 2008 Jayco Jayflight G2 32BHDS
Registration date : 2009-02-28
Re: Tow Vehicle
Currently using my 2002 Dodge Ram Quad 4x4 with the 4.7L. Looking to upgrade though to a Titan or a newer Ram with the 5.7L.
ralphthedog- Number of posts : 12
Current Rig : 2002 Ram 1500 Quad 4x4 2008 Jayflight 28BHS
Registration date : 2009-03-06
Re: Tow Vehicle
99.5 Ford F-250,SD,6spd,7.3 diesel,111000 mi.
tripod- Number of posts : 1
Current Rig : Eagle 5th wheel
Registration date : 2009-02-27
Re: Tow Vehicle
2002 Ram Quad Cab 4.7 4x4 with air bag suspension and superchips think it's got like 90k on it now not buying another for awhile this truck has been great!
Re: Tow Vehicle
Mike. Does the Superchips tuner help?? I put the airbags in mine, and thought about a tuner...cheaper than a new truck..lol
ralphthedog- Number of posts : 12
Current Rig : 2002 Ram 1500 Quad 4x4 2008 Jayflight 28BHS
Registration date : 2009-03-06
Re.Tow Vehicle
2004 Chevrolet 2500HD Duramax/Allison Ext. cab LB 58,000+miles
montcowz- Number of posts : 2
Location : Churchill, Montana
Current Rig : 2007 Jay Flight 28.5 RLS 5th wheel
Registration date : 2009-03-10
Tow Vehicles
I have a 2008 Tundra which pulls my 31RKS 60-65 uphill, downhill and around the hill all day with no problems. First non-GM truck I have ever owned and am very happy with it.
bnardini- Number of posts : 1
Age : 73
Location : Tehachapi, Ca.
Current Rig : Jayflight G-2 31RKS
Registration date : 2009-03-13
Re: Tow Vehicle
I have a 2005 F150 XLT Supercab Long Bed, Heavy Payload Package, 163in wheel base.
5.4L, factory 4.10LS rearend, Max tow rating 9200lbs, GCWR 15,300lbs.
We pull a 2007 Jayco 31BHDS, loaded it weights in at 8500lbs. This is a great Indiana rig, cus it likes the __FLATLAND__. It does pull ok over the smokys mtns. but at 5000 ft and above on our way to Yellowstone in 2008 it was really working it.
5.4L, factory 4.10LS rearend, Max tow rating 9200lbs, GCWR 15,300lbs.
We pull a 2007 Jayco 31BHDS, loaded it weights in at 8500lbs. This is a great Indiana rig, cus it likes the __FLATLAND__. It does pull ok over the smokys mtns. but at 5000 ft and above on our way to Yellowstone in 2008 it was really working it.
TURBODOG1000- Number of posts : 7
Current Rig : 2007 Jayco 31 BHDS
Registration date : 2009-02-27
Re: Tow Vehicle
Tow with a 2002 3500 DRW Chevy with a 8.1 V8 monster of a truck pull anything 4.10 rear.
bob975- Number of posts : 5
Age : 56
Location : Maryland
Current Rig : 2009 31.5 BHDS Eagle super lite fifth wheel
Registration date : 2009-03-15
Re: Tow Vehicle
Just a simple 2002 F-150 5.4 Triton 3.55 with ~95,000 miles on it. Still works great and we hope to have it for years to come.
winbadgers- Number of posts : 60
Location : West Bend, Wisconsin
Current Rig : 2006 Jayco 27 BH
Registration date : 2009-03-11
Tow Vehicle
We currently tow with a 2007 Dodge 6.7 Diesel 3500 dual wheel 4/4 It has 3.73 gears and a 6 speed manual. Also have a combination 91 gal fuel tank and tool box in bed. Towing a Designer 35RLTS 5er.
MCSloan- Number of posts : 2
Location : Western NY
Current Rig : 2007 Dodge 3500 4X4 -- 2008 Designer 35RLTS
Registration date : 2009-03-22
Our Tow Vehicle
We just bought a 2002 chevy suburban 2500 with and 8.1 ltr. engine. I am going to get myself into trouble. That thing has some power to it. I barely push on the gas and it goes. We have a chevy suburban 1500 and it goes but not like this one. We needed the big engine to tow our trailer we are buying.
ellen and shawn- Number of posts : 14
Location : Northern Indiana
Current Rig : soon to have 09 32bhds
Registration date : 2009-03-25
Re: Tow Vehicle
the 8.1 would not go along with my driving habits I would need to bring my radar detector lol
tow vehicle
When I said my vehicle could get me into trouble you were right Mike. I don't follow the speed limit law very well and this vehicle can get going rather fast. Aren't speed detectors illegal in Michigan? Of course most of the major highways are 70 mph up there. Indiana is still at 60 or 65.
ellen and shawn- Number of posts : 14
Location : Northern Indiana
Current Rig : soon to have 09 32bhds
Registration date : 2009-03-25
Re: Tow Vehicle
2003 Chevy Silverado LT Quadrasteer. Its fully loaded, leather, heated seats, 4x4, Extended cab, and the best thing of all....quadrasteer. For those that dont know what quadrasteer is, its 4 wheel steering. At slow speeds, the rear wheels turn the oposite direction of the front wheels. At higher speeds they turn the same direction. It also has 4 wheel steering towing mode as well. Same principal as before, but the wheels turn even sharper. When I bought it, I wasnt to sure how well I was going to like it for towing. This has to be the best invention ever. Makes lane changes a snap. Just wish chevy wouldnt have stop installing this option.
shockergeek- Number of posts : 6
Location : Ohio
Current Rig : 09 Jayco Jayflight 26bh being towed by an 03 Chevy Silverado LT with Quadrasteer
Registration date : 2009-03-28
Tow Vehicle
2007 Escalade EXT 6.2L AWD pulling a 29ft. Jayco. Only had it out on a short pull, but will give it a real test test this summer travelling through BC and Idaho.
shaunmic- Number of posts : 1
Location : Canada
Current Rig : 2006 Jayfeather 29Y / 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT
Registration date : 2009-03-15
Re: Tow Vehicle
"General Motors Corp. will discontinue its Quadrasteer 4-wheel steering technology as an option on fullsize pickups and SUVs by the end of the '05 model year, Ward's learns, and the feature will not appear on the next-generation GMT900 fullsize vehicles, which begin production next year.shockergeek wrote: Just wish chevy wouldnt have stop installing this option.
Quadrasteer, developed by Delphi Corp., was an expensive option that was extremely popular with a small number of buyers but was not profitable.
However, the GMC dealer says he has no plans to order more Quadrasteer-equipped vehicles, because those he had earlier were difficult to sell.
GM previously has admitted it botched the rollout of Quadrasteer with exorbitant pricing. It initially was packaged priced at about $7,000 with a host of other features."
I liked Quadrasteer but never understood who would pay 5-7 grand for it
Re: Tow Vehicle
Yeah I nknew it was a really expensive option. From what I understand, in 05 it was only about $2000. Anyways, I bought the truck used...so I didnt have to pay the full price. I probably wouldnt have bought the quadrasteer option on a new truck either...as you would be up in the Duramax price range.
But its still funny to see the looks people give the truck when I pull in and leave the wheels turned. People come up and say, "you better go and have that thing checked out, your rear end is about to fall out."
But its still funny to see the looks people give the truck when I pull in and leave the wheels turned. People come up and say, "you better go and have that thing checked out, your rear end is about to fall out."
shockergeek- Number of posts : 6
Location : Ohio
Current Rig : 09 Jayco Jayflight 26bh being towed by an 03 Chevy Silverado LT with Quadrasteer
Registration date : 2009-03-28
Re: Tow Vehicle
2004 F150 4x4 screw lariat 5.4l 3v with edge tuner, hope it pulls our new 33' /7800# trailer ok (maiden voyage will be in May) if not upgrade could be coming soon to 3/4 or 1 ton. Anyone else tow around this weight with there F150?
Northern Jay- Number of posts : 10
Current Rig : 2008 jayfeather LGT 311
Registration date : 2009-04-07
Re: Tow Vehicle
The 7,800lbs you stated I assume is the GVWR of the Jay Feather 311. My borther in-law has a F-150, 5.4L, 3.73 gear, and tows an '07' Jay Flight 31 BHDS with just under a 8,000lb "loaded" weight. He says it pulls "ok", but tends to stay on the flats, and says that the mountains will require a 3/4 ton with a larger engine (based on his towing habits). In the hills of Michigan he says the 5.4L works hard, but without incident. He did upgrade his tires (to LT's) from the stock ones that came with the F-150.Northern Jay wrote:snip......... Anyone else tow around this weight with there F150?
Turk2500
Turk2500- Number of posts : 33
Location : S.E. Michigan
Current Rig : '05' Eagle 278 FBS
Registration date : 2009-02-27
Re: Tow Vehicle
2008 Dodge 2500 Diesel Short bed. Quad cab, 4x4.
Not looking to upgrade anytime soon. Just turned over 30,000 on the odometer, so she's not even broken in yet!
Not looking to upgrade anytime soon. Just turned over 30,000 on the odometer, so she's not even broken in yet!
WindRVer- Number of posts : 2
Current Rig : 2009 Jayco Eagle Super Lite 30.5 BHS
Registration date : 2009-04-25
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