Important options in a tow vehicle
There's obvious options that have to be considered in a tow vehicle. Off hand I would say things like tow rating, payload, final drive axle ratio, 4WD or 2WD, traction assist system, engine size and type, transmission, cooling system upgrades.
But as they say in those late night adverts....but wait....there's more !
People spend a lot of time in their tow vehicles and the ride shouldn't be like a hockey penalty box. At least not in my opinion.
So....my question goes...what about other options that should be considered ?
To me the sound system is important. Keeps you from being bored, sometimes keeps you more alert and can provide news/info.
I would say AM/FM radio, CD player, MP3 player...good speaker system.
CB radio with weather channel.
Comfortable for you and your family seats.
Quiet ride. Not every truck will approach Cadillac standards in road noise and comfort...but still this is important.
Ease of entry. I'm older now and find my body doesn't like to bend as much as it used to...also my wife is 5' 3" and she doesn't want to be a mountaineer in order to get in and out of vehicle. Maybe running boards will do the trick.
One of those little Magellan/ Garmin GPS deals to stick on your dash...although I'm more of a map guy myself.
Compass in the vehicle.
So add/subtract what you want, what am I missing and do you agree/disagree with my choices ? ;)
But as they say in those late night adverts....but wait....there's more !
People spend a lot of time in their tow vehicles and the ride shouldn't be like a hockey penalty box. At least not in my opinion.
So....my question goes...what about other options that should be considered ?
To me the sound system is important. Keeps you from being bored, sometimes keeps you more alert and can provide news/info.
I would say AM/FM radio, CD player, MP3 player...good speaker system.
CB radio with weather channel.
Comfortable for you and your family seats.
Quiet ride. Not every truck will approach Cadillac standards in road noise and comfort...but still this is important.
Ease of entry. I'm older now and find my body doesn't like to bend as much as it used to...also my wife is 5' 3" and she doesn't want to be a mountaineer in order to get in and out of vehicle. Maybe running boards will do the trick.
One of those little Magellan/ Garmin GPS deals to stick on your dash...although I'm more of a map guy myself.
Compass in the vehicle.
So add/subtract what you want, what am I missing and do you agree/disagree with my choices ? ;)
