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EydieG's avatar
EydieG
Explorer
May 30, 2013

Need advice on towing a truck

I realize several similar threads have been posted but none were exactly what I needed. We have a 38' diesel class A. Right now we are towing a Ford Taurus on a tow dolly. That is no problem but we would rather tow a truck. My husband likes to go fishing (everywhere we go) and he would rather put his fishing gear in the back of a truck instead of the trunk of the Taurus if he has to drive to a fishing spot. We plan on a used truck and manual trans. would be fine also. Any advice on what models we should take a look at? We would be okay with towing either with our dolly or 4 down.
Thanks!
  • EydieG's avatar
    EydieG
    Explorer
    Jun 11, 2013
    Thank you so much. We are still looking but you have given me some good advice!
  • jerseyjim's avatar
    jerseyjim
    Explorer
    Jun 11, 2013
    I tow a 2011 Ranger. Extended cab, V-6, Automatic, 4x4. Everything with the 4 wheel drive system is electronic so there is no "N" station in the "2WD,4-high, 4'low" switch. One has to buy the "Ford Only" TRANSFER CASE NEUTRAL DISCONNECT KIT". $400 bucks. Installed. A rip...but they got it. And only them.
    Towing the Ranger is no problem.
  • Kevin_J's avatar
    Kevin_J
    Explorer
    Jun 12, 2013
    I towed a Chevy Colorado 4x4 automatic for a few years. It's still in my signature line. I would still be towing it, but it was totaled in an accident recently. It has an electronic transfer case with a neutral position. Put it in neutral, the transmission in Park and go. Very easy to do and very easy to tow. It weighs approx. 4000 lbs. as I recall, which made it a good choice for my gas motorhome with a 5000 lb. towing capacity. The GMC Canyon is the same truck. Good luck in your search.

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