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Old 01-24-2003, 03:21 PM
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I need to figure out what kind of a rig to buy to tow my horse trailer. My health forces me to get rid on all the in-progress projects I have and buy something I don't have to wrench on. The trailer weighs around 6500 loaded, and I'd like your ideas on what to get. My budget is $6500 to $8000. I'd consider just about anything, from a (finished) old car to a fairly late model Dakota or Ram. Just about anything (MOPAR) that will safely tow it. Please let me know your recommendations.

By the way - all my projects and parts are for sale - '67 Imperial, '75 Ramcharger, '79 Jeep CJ-7, '73 3/4 ton Power Wagon, '67 Barracuda F'back, a core 360, and a couple of 440s. Also a couple of tons of misc. parts. Anybody that's interested should let me know.

Thanks for your help.
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Old 01-24-2003, 06:08 PM
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Sorry to hear about the health Doug. I hope it will turn around for you. As far as towing, the first thing that comes to my mind for low maintenace and tough strength would be a Cummins dually Ram. Take a look around for one that was NOT a fleet vehicle, and the best of luck to you...
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Old 01-24-2003, 08:18 PM
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Sorry to hear it, Doug.

I, too, vote for a Cummins.

Have a look over on TheTurboDieselRegister for an
early second or good first gen model.
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Old 01-25-2003, 12:42 AM
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Welcome back Doug....Be strong!
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Old 01-25-2003, 03:26 AM
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I was starting to worry about you Doug. You've mentioned your health before, and I haven't noticed a post of yours, for some time.

I know my dad has had great luck towing with his 74 dodge 3/4 ton, club cab. He bought her new, back then. But upgraded it from the 360 4spd to a 440(in 91)and an industrial 5 speed (in 99)

Regretably, I will be getting it from him in the next few months, because of health reasons.

With your budget, I'd go with a V-10 dodge. These things pull quite hard, and there are a lot of nice accessories available. I personally don't like the driving characteristics of the diesel. If you're used to a responsive gas engine, the drivability of the diesel is quite different.

You diesel guys will note I said different, not better/worse.

That's just my opinion.
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Old 01-25-2003, 11:03 AM
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Very sorry to hear about your health. for 6-8k, you will most probably be buying something with some miles on it, so I would vote diesel. And if you find one with 100k on it, it is just broken in nice for you. and if it is primarily a tow rig, definately a 1 ton dually.
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Old 01-25-2003, 11:55 AM
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Very sorry to hear about your health. for 6-8k, you will most probably be buying something with some miles on it, so I would vote diesel. And if you find one with 100k on it, it is just broken in nice for you. and if it is primarily a tow rig, definately a 1 ton dually.
Hey Doug
I would like to second this
I too have notice your absence
As it has been difficult to get a good going without you.
I must admit that in the past I have been giulty of fun at
you and perhaps even adding fule to the fire
But all in fun
I
`d like to send you all the best of wishs .
And also add
It`s danm good to here from you again.
Don`t be such a stranger.
Lord knows Iam strange enough.
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Old 01-25-2003, 06:35 PM
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Thank you all for your kind thoughts. I go today to see if I can find a Ram Diesel or V-10 for my budget.

I'll keep you posted.

Sharpen your wits.... I have returned!
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Old 01-26-2003, 10:21 AM
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you all , I go today to see if I can find my wits.... I have returned!
You see Doug You could be from the south.
he he tehe tehe
I didn`t do it
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Old 01-26-2003, 10:42 AM
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Oh oh! Gawd help any fird or bow tie posters
dirty dan, you may have opened up a can of worms here!
Woken up the big guy
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Hope all is well with ya Doug.
DD, (LOL) Sounds like the games are on.

Welcome back Doug. I was starting to miss ya. I also started to look at other forums to see if ya posted there.
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Old 01-26-2003, 11:29 AM
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You guys are great!

How could I feel so close to people I've never met?? Ahhhh... the wonders of modern technology!

By the way... I was born in the South - Atlanta.
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