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gringopapo
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Oct 08, 2019

Gap year, family of 6, TV and TT recommendations

This is a long post. Here's the short version: Looking to tow a Kodiak Ultra - Lite 283BHSL (7600 lbs GVW, 33 ft total length) with Ford Expedition heavy tow package. Not over the GCVW but close. Will...
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Dadoffourgirls
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Nov 13, 2019
Grit dog wrote:
...If your frugal and want the best combo for this application and have time to find the right one, 8 lug Van FTW.
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The GM Vans are easy to find. You get an off rental 1 ton with the 6.0. You add the class 4/5 hitch for under $200, and install P3 brake controller. You replace the shocks with Bilstein 4600 for $600 installed, and you are ready to go!

All done and ready in a week!

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