omfg, a tow vehicle? saw this and i'm super interested : http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=988899 he says he got maybe 12 mpg but isn't sure.. I've done 2 , 1500 mile round trips on my friends truck while getting 9 mpg :( :( it sucked... but meh putting gas in 2 cars is just as bad and you have no tow home if you break (did that for Idaho) anywho I'm thinking i should jump on that as it looks like a steal. can anyone think of some glaring reason why i should avoid this truck? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,53262#msg-53262 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:31:43 -0500 Phorum 5.2.15a https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63549#msg-63549 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63549#msg-63549 SeanP Rally Chat Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:08:55 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63546#msg-63546 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63546#msg-63546


]]> AaronJMcConnell Rally Chat Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:39:11 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63511#msg-63511 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63511#msg-63511 pdxphil42 Rally Chat Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:53:44 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63509#msg-63509 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63509#msg-63509
Not to hijack, but my neighbor has been trying to sell me his bumper pull toy hauler. It's a 30 footer with a sh***er and kitchenette. Generator. fuel transfer station. Ac. triple axle. Empty weight is about 8K. Full of car and gear would be about 12K. I am not sure if this is too big for our 3/4 ton yukon XL. I like the idea of having an enclosed trailer to secure all of our gear. I also like the idea of a self contained hotel room-charge avoidance system.

Does anybody use a toyhauler or enclosed trailer to drag their junk around?]]> SeanP Rally Chat Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:48:53 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63497#msg-63497 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63497#msg-63497
and of course it didn't want to start so i could leave his house.. (block heater only plugged in 2 hours, maybe 40F) it drained the batteries trying to start, put a jump on there and it fired up. :awesome:

Drove home just fine. parked it at my house for 15, went back out. fired right up. drove down to the gas station and put in 10 gallons of diesel, drove back home and parked it. now that its sat since Saturday I'll need to plug in the block heater I'm sure to be able to drive it again...

I'm going to try to check the glow plug relay... Jason sent me a link on a how to.

But I'm cautiously optimistic. I need to figure out the "cold no start" problem, and I need to get a tow hitch, brake controller, and trailer wiring harness plug thingy (trailer is a 7 round)

Hopefully This Van will work just fine for maybe 10 trips over 2 years.. After that I could be in a position to upgrade to something newer . or if the van seems to be happy maybe i'll keep it longer?]]> A1337STI Rally Chat Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:43:45 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63481#msg-63481 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63481#msg-63481
I'm just sayin'. Personally, I like a full-size and am perfectly happy with my 2001 5.4l gas E350.]]> hoche Rally Chat Mon, 26 Mar 2012 02:55:17 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63479#msg-63479 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63479#msg-63479
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I know a nice Suburban...lo miles, full towing package, ac works..93,000mi

and LSD for plowing

Drive it on over after I get moved in to my new place and I'll take a look at it.:spin:]]> Carl S Rally Chat Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:28:14 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63470#msg-63470 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63470#msg-63470 bttmotorsport Rally Chat Sat, 24 Mar 2012 23:10:44 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63469#msg-63469 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63469#msg-63469
I'm sure your setup works just fine for you and that you're making do with what you have and drive it in a manner appropriate for safe travel. However, it wouldn't take much for this setup to get out of control if not driven very carefully on steep passes and in inclement weather. A tire blowout on a single car trailer behind a meager tow vehicle at freeway speeds can cause an unrecoverable trailer wag crash. Placing your car forward enough on the trailer to weight the tongue in an attempt to prevent trailer wag will squat the rear suspension of the van and in doing so, make the steering light. Steep uphills will be slow with the 4.3 v6 and 4 speed auto (led trailer lights recommended for your hazards). Steep downhills will be very slow due to the meager engine braking and only 4 gears to choose from as well as small brakes on the van and only one braked axle on the trailer. If you're dead set on an Astro, I would recommend at least getting a double axle trailer. I live in the mountains of Colorado so my advice may be more relavent for someone that lives in similar terrain. However, I transport heavy equipment for a living and have seen a lot happen on the road that could have been prevented.]]> AaronJMcConnell Rally Chat Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:46:57 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63467#msg-63467 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63467#msg-63467
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Some of us don't believe in the need for a $40,000 gigantic diesel truck for towing 3 times a year.....

Eggsactly, Horses for courses. The 3 events I plan to do next year are 5 hours, 3.5 hours, and 2 hours away from where I will be living, about 1100 miles total, no mountains to speak of, maybe 500 ft of total elevation change from start to destination. An astro van is actually towards the top of my list for potential tow vehicles because it can tow, seats 4 comfortably, and has enclosed storage. The only issue I'm on the fence about for an astro van is its plowing capabilities. The house I'm buying has a 300 foot driveway, and snowblowing that would get old pretty fast.

I know a nice Suburban...lo miles, full towing package, ac works..93,000mi

and LSD for plowing]]> john vanlandingham Rally Chat Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:00:42 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63466#msg-63466 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63466#msg-63466
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Some of us don't believe in the need for a $40,000 gigantic diesel truck for towing 3 times a year.....

Eggsactly, Horses for courses. The 3 events I plan to do next year are 5 hours, 3.5 hours, and 2 hours away from where I will be living, about 1100 miles total, no mountains to speak of, maybe 500 ft of total elevation change from start to destination. An astro van is actually towards the top of my list for potential tow vehicles because it can tow, seats 4 comfortably, and has enclosed storage. The only issue I'm on the fence about for an astro van is its plowing capabilities. The house I'm buying has a 300 foot driveway, and snowblowing that would get old pretty fast.]]> Carl S Rally Chat Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:02:23 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63464#msg-63464 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63464#msg-63464

Have you ever towed with an Astro? Can you give some constructive reason why not?

I towed my rally car to my first rally with a Volvo Station wagon. I lived to tell the tale.]]> phlat65 Rally Chat Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:59:17 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63461#msg-63461 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63461#msg-63461 AaronJMcConnell Rally Chat Sat, 24 Mar 2012 08:23:21 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63399#msg-63399 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63399#msg-63399
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Next up on my 'when I win the lottery (or well just don't f'up buying a startup I'm working at's options... dumba$$)..' and a F550 isn't big enough...

http://www.earthroamer.com/xv-hd/

Appears to be also available with a shorter camper box and a fifth wheel on the back to tow a proper race trailer :)..

Yeah just what we all need..

We should all have 2.

Nothing exceeds like excess.]]> john vanlandingham Rally Chat Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:41:43 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63397#msg-63397 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63397#msg-63397
http://www.earthroamer.com/xv-hd/

Appears to be also available with a shorter camper box and a fifth wheel on the back to tow a proper race trailer :)..]]> alosix Rally Chat Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:58:02 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63225#msg-63225 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63225#msg-63225 The trailer was fine behind the truck, and the entire trip was surprisingly uneventful. Well except for the trailer brake that was always on...
But yeah, 70mph (w/a brake on) up I-5 no problems. Gotta love newer diesels!]]> Robert Culbertson Rally Chat Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:32:11 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63223#msg-63223 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63223#msg-63223 phlat65 Rally Chat Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:47:07 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63221#msg-63221 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63221#msg-63221
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"hey, check out my new truck, its got those cool steps that retract!"
"Cool story, bro.....my truck has an entire flight of stairs."

Oh yeah, well my truck is a stair car!
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ghost busters logo somewhere?]]> A1337STI Rally Chat Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:55:49 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63215#msg-63215 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63215#msg-63215
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Dude, if we're talking win the lottery money.. might as well make it something interesting...

http://globalxvehicles.com/global-expedition-vehicle-pangea-4x4-rv/

I've been in one of their Mogs, it was quite nicely put together.. at a mere $350k..


wholy wet dreams....



"hey, check out my new truck, its got those cool steps that retract!"


"Cool story, bro.....my truck has an entire flight of stairs."]]> Jon Burke Rally Chat Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:26:47 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63210#msg-63210 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63210#msg-63210
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What did you tell U-Haul you were putting on that trailer? Holy overload, batman! (not that I wouldn't do the exact same thing)

As long as you're not trying to tow with an Exploder, U-Haul could care less.

I've towed a bunch of cars with an Exploder and U-Haul trailer, including a Sapphire and a two-stroke Saab Sonett, and I was on Dayton tires, which is Firestone's Economy brand!!! This is back before they banninated Exploders from tow duty, even the newer ones. Moe-rons.

Not to mention the fact that they're A-OK with you towing with a Mercury Mountaineer or Mazda Navajo...]]> Aaron Luptak Rally Chat Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:08:43 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63206#msg-63206 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63206#msg-63206
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What did you tell U-Haul you were putting on that trailer? Holy overload, batman! (not that I wouldn't do the exact same thing)

As long as you're not trying to tow with an Exploder, U-Haul could care less.

I've towed a bunch of cars with an Exploder and U-Haul trailer, including a Sapphire and a two-stroke Saab Sonett, and I was on Dayton tires, which is Firestone's Economy brand!!! This is back before they banninated Exploders from tow duty, even the newer ones. Moe-rons.]]> fiasco Rally Chat Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:20:57 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63202#msg-63202 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63202#msg-63202
looks like a great little truck. I'm obsessed with being able to fit some crew in the tow vehicle (don't want to pay gas for 2 vehicles, or make the crew pay their own gas) plus we travel with dogs a lot.

Think i found a great vehicle ... I also suspect its going to need some work but , meh in my price range that's probably gonna happen. sounds like it may need new glow plugs (no real clue)

owner says a few months ago it started and ran fine everytime. then it needed to turn over more and more to start, and now you need to use the heater block (overnight or an hour ish) but then it starts fine and runs great...

he also said he has to replace the starter cylanoid or the entire starter. ( sounds like the van may have some electrical issues... :( eeeks... )

still $2,000 a good 7.3 turbo diesel , and it has a grease car kit, from grease car installed. 2 tanks, 3 batteries, extra interior lights... some flood lights up top (i just need to add a few spot lights! hehe)
hmm... hopefully i can go check out the van sunday.. or maybe friday after work.]]> A1337STI Rally Chat Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:51:15 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63192#msg-63192 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63192#msg-63192
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What did you tell U-Haul you were putting on that trailer? Holy overload, batman! (not that I wouldn't do the exact same thing)

As long as you're not trying to tow with an Exploder, U-Haul could care less.]]> Aaron Luptak Rally Chat Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:14:41 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63190#msg-63190 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63190#msg-63190
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Here's my newest acquisition. '88 Ford F250 with a straight 6. All it costs me was two days, $350 in fuel, and $300 in parts. It is going to be way better than towing with an Exploder. Plus it can pull double duty as the farm/shop truck.
Now all I need to do is get the rally car log booked...

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What did you tell U-Haul you were putting on that trailer? Holy overload, batman! (not that I wouldn't do the exact same thing)]]> fiasco Rally Chat Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:43:41 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63189#msg-63189 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63189#msg-63189
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Dude, if we're talking win the lottery money.. might as well make it something interesting...

http://globalxvehicles.com/global-expedition-vehicle-pangea-4x4-rv/

I've been in one of their Mogs, it was quite nicely put together.. at a mere $350k..


wholy wet dreams....]]> Racinkid13 Rally Chat Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:03:57 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63186#msg-63186 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63186#msg-63186 Now all I need to do is get the rally car log booked...

[/img]]]> Robert Culbertson Rally Chat Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:09:01 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63184#msg-63184 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63184#msg-63184
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alosix

Dude, if we're talking win the lottery money.. might as well make it something interesting...

http://globalxvehicles.com/global-expedition-vehicle-pangea-4x4-rv/

I've been in one of their Mogs, it was quite nicely put together.. at a mere $350k..
]]> pdxphil42 Rally Chat Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:28:26 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63171#msg-63171 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63171#msg-63171
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for when you win the lottery....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2009-FORD-QUIGLEY-MOTORS-4X4-6-0-DIESEL-E-350-VAN-CUSTOM-7K-MILES-DUALLY-/230760255221?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item35ba620ef5

Dude, if we're talking win the lottery money.. might as well make it something interesting...

http://globalxvehicles.com/global-expedition-vehicle-pangea-4x4-rv/

I've been in one of their Mogs, it was quite nicely put together.. at a mere $350k..]]> alosix Rally Chat Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:22:56 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63169#msg-63169 Re: omfg, a tow vehicle? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,53262,63169#msg-63169
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2009-FORD-QUIGLEY-MOTORS-4X4-6-0-DIESEL-E-350-VAN-CUSTOM-7K-MILES-DUALLY-/230760255221?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item35ba620ef5]]> SeanP Rally Chat Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:54:59 -0500