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http://www.edmunds.com/jeep/grand-ch....html?sub=srt8 That G23 probably weighs over 8,000 lbs. incl. trailer, tower, gas, gear, etc. Not to mention, look at the wheelbase on the Jeep... is it just me, or does it look way out of proportion with the Jeep? |
Kind of bored tonight so I threw together a quick pie chart of all the tow rigs we've seen since this thread started. I was surprised to see how dominant GM is. I kind of figured they'd be closer to even with Ford.
Total population at this point is ~ 175. Also, I tried not to count anybody's rig twice (many have been double posted). http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps7baebe76.jpg |
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I have driven GM my whole life up until 2011 when I got this F-250. Since buying the Ford, I will probably never go back. Here she is...
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because real life experience tells me that my suburban (towing capacity of 7500) struggles towing my 230 with 6 people in the vehicle and enough gear for a six day trip to lake cumberland. i could not imagine the weight of a g23. we can go to the math and capacities all day long, but i would not be comfortable trusting so much to such a small vehicle. specifically, there were a couple elevations on the way to this ramp (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=2324+...gl=us&t=h&z=16).
during a more normal weekend in indianapolis, the jeep would be very capable. again, was not trying to bash anyone else's vehicle. i owned a jeep grand cherokee for several year, it towed my 2001 mastercraft x10 just fine, but would not purchase the jeep if i owned a g23. Quote:
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Harley Edition....I am glad there is a retaining wall for falling rocks because that is one truck that is way to beautiful to mess up... I like the blue on the Harley edition also
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That Harley Edition is beautiful. What is the rack on over the bed? Looks like a snowmobile platform.
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Thanks for the kind words. That's a Sled/Quad deck on the back. I am able to haul two of each.
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what about a gasoline and diesel pie chart?
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Now some math for you... G23: 6,000 lbs. (incl. tower) Trailer: 1,500 lbs. Gas: 400 lbs. Gear: 200 lbs. Total: 8,100 lbs. So... if the Jeep is empty w/out any gear or passengers, you have still exceeded the towing capacity by almost 1,000 lbs. Even if you dump the gear and gas, you are still over. And this is assuming you have no passengers or gear in the Jeep! Start putting people in the Jeep (wife, kids, etc.) and your tow capacity goes down. Come on... you don't honestly think that a big motor and big brakes are enough to tow that whale, do you? I towed my VLX with my '12 5.7L Hemi JGC and it was not fun... even though the engine was plenty, the much lighter VLX pulled the Jeep all over the place, despite the 7,200 lb. rating. Just because you can do it on paper (and with the G23 my math proves you can't) doesn't make it a good idea. http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...8A9FDEDE05.jpg |
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My old set up... 2009 GMC crew cab with the little 5.3L.
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My new 2012 F-150 with the Ecoboost. It puts the 5.3L to shame!
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And that VLX might be listed @ 3700lbs, but it weighs more than that. That's a dry weight, no tower, no options, and has been proven time and time again to be way under what the boat really weighs. Get a G23 on a scale and find out the REAL numbers. |
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How do you like your 6.4? Have you had any problems with it and have you deleted all emission stuff. I'm trying to figure out if I want to get a 6.4 or a lmm Duramax for my next truck. I love the way yours looks by the way |
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As far as my Jeep goes, it is not my primary tow vehicle. I only use it in a pinch and only around town (e.g. lower speeds). My point was simply that the boat feels heavy back there with a smaller tow rig. Look it doesn't matter. I don't even know you or care what you do. If you want to tow the heaviest wake boat on the planet with a midsize suv, knock yourself out. Please post a picture when that ***** is actually yours. |
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6.4 has been good to me. Its all stock, never touched a thing, 90,000km on it. |
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pics just do not do these boats justice
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My new rig. 2013 F150 FX4 Ecoboost
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2012 Grand Cherokee Overland Summit & 2012 A22 Vandall!
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Ron do you have a leveling kit on your truck? If so what size and what size are your tires? I have the same truck I love the way yours looks. I want to level mine but im planning on keeping the stock rims as ours is a lease.
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Yes it's a Zone 2" level on the front. The tires are 295/60/20 Trail Grapplers. With minor trimming I don't have any rubbing.
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Nice! Looks great thanks for the info
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My setup: 2012 23 LSV, 2011 4x4 1500 crew cab silverado with ecoboost hemi stomping 6.2L v8 Argh, Argh, Argh!!!! http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/x...20LSV/rear.jpg |
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Traded my 05 1500 Silverado for an 02 F-350 Dually 4x4. Smoked Taillights, Smoked Cablights, LED Tails now, Fiberglass tonneau cover, 4in Exhaust, Cold Air Intake, Programmer, Touchscreen with backup camera. It's come a long way since I first bought it.
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new tow vehicle for this year.. can't wait to try and fit it in the driveway at the lakehouse:
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Picked both of these up this week... 06 Tahoe Z71 and 00 Moomba Mobius.
Going to keep the truck stock but the boat's getting the treatment. Planning my sounds and cabin LED's kit as we speak. |
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03 esv / 99 230vrs
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He went white.... I went black... and diesel...
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My setup... The camo 4Runner for the little toys...
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/b...20Girl/tow.jpg http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/b...psd5c54820.jpg The 7.3 Powerstroke Diesel for the big toys... (still wish I had a Cummins) http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/b...psf64d915e.jpg |
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Replaced the '04 Powerstroke Excursion with a '12 Ecoboost F150. FX4 with 6.5' bed and max tow package.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/31/y3ahe8e4.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/31/3u9ububu.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/31/ja6agyha.jpg LEER tonneau with Thule racks http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/31/tu3a5esy.jpg New trailer due this week! http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/31/zedunuty.jpg |
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Trying to save up enough to get a better truck as we have had some hard times. Not the best looking like many here but she does the job. Oh well, at least I will have more $$ for a way better boat if I just keep the truck. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...8&d=1179534914
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I tow the 3,900 dry weight plus trailer 2008 nautique super air 210...with the wifes 2001 ml320 which is rate for 5,000 lbs.
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BoatMate tandem. Went pretty conservative since the boat kind of presents itself similarly. |
Its not the nicest truck out there, but it gets the job done pretty good. Truck needs a paint job pretty soon.
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The normal tow rig, '11 F-150 Eco 91k miles
http://s22.postimg.org/p6rbhiqz5/338...58644282_o.jpg For my '06 Enzo 230 http://s9.postimg.org/pa6rmjarj/3333...65155308_o.jpg But for the heck of it, I drug it out of storage for cleaning this weekend with the '12 GC. It pulled just fine but was a little hard getting used to being a 60 mph tow rig as opposed to the balls to wall w/ the truck ;) http://s23.postimg.org/5p7a2q04b/20130331_182933.jpg |
I'd like to see a tutorial on how the heck you got that boat off the trailer, on blocks and back on a new trailer! very impressed! And I assume you don't have a fork lift sitting around??
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Here's a few pictures of my 2012 Dodge 2500. It looked much better with my old boat than the new one but i really don't care! lol:D
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Lots of nice rigs in here!
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Audi A6 3.0 TDI. Bucket loads of torque to no probs towing |
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Current truck...Old boat!
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Parents F-150 pulling the 23LSV. Personally, I drive a Silverado!http://i45.tinypic.com/2rdhs83.jpg
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I can't believe that audi picture. Looked it up and that thing is rated 4600 lbs towing -not bad for a car, but that thing looks seriously overweighted and light on the front wheels.
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2001 Dodge Ram Cummins 4x4. 158k, Carli suspension, raptor fuel pump. Not bad for $9300
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