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Re: real Tow Vehicle Survey [Re: scottsoutdoorworld] #10894035 06/04/15 03:34 AM
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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7L 127,000 no issues and original battery 11 yrs old


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Re: real Tow Vehicle Survey [Re: scottsoutdoorworld] #10894074 06/04/15 03:59 AM
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2007 F-250 180k miles only problem has been the EGR Valve


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Re: real Tow Vehicle Survey [Re: scottsoutdoorworld] #10894384 06/04/15 12:55 PM
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07 Tundra 202,000 miles. Left me on road two weeks ago for the first time when the tensioner caused the belt to shred.


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Re: real Tow Vehicle Survey [Re: scottsoutdoorworld] #10894408 06/04/15 01:04 PM
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2002 Dodge ram quad cab, 5.9, gas, 206,000 miles(new waterpump and radiator) everything stock. Never let me down...

Re: real Tow Vehicle Survey [Re: scottsoutdoorworld] #10894422 06/04/15 01:08 PM
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07 F-150, 148,000 miles, 4.6, not a hotrod or stump puller, but does the job. Tires and brakes at 95,000. I did have to replace the fuel pump due to bad gas but that's it.

Re: real Tow Vehicle Survey [Re: scottsoutdoorworld] #10894477 06/04/15 01:21 PM
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Re: real Tow Vehicle Survey [Re: scottsoutdoorworld] #10894501 06/04/15 01:25 PM
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Like I said before, not the greatest tow vehicle but.....

150,000 miles, much of it off road in mud, sand, gravel, rocks and grass, and highway. Much of it towing a 3500 pound trailer full of water and fish.

Not quite five years though, but for what I paid, my '11 regular cab Taco with a four banger, 5 speed, and 4wd has taken me where I needed to go, with or without the trailer.

That's 150,000 miles with no shop time. Not even a clutch yet. Only thing broke so far was the windshield when I hit a low branch.

Compared to the F150 I used to drive, this one has too little power, very uncomfortable seating, and a bad AC. But also, in less than 90,000 miles that Ford had me walk home more times than I could count, spent more time in the shop than on the road, and you just didn't want to drive off road with it, it would break something every time. And it was the best of the rest, I've had Dodges, Chevys, Internationals, Nissans and Jeeps.

I despise being broke down or not getting going due to mechanical failures so much I put up with the inconveniences to drive the Yotabanger that never breaks.

Re: real Tow Vehicle Survey [Re: z7x374] #10894512 06/04/15 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted By: z7x374
2004 z71 silverado 5.3 v8

170k miles and nothing but routine maintenance so far (knock on wood)

First boat it pulled was a zx250, then a 20ft bay boat as well as a 24ft wake board boat. It could use some more muscle but it's reliable as all get out and keeping it till the wheels fall off.


It has even survived a couple college spring breaks cheers


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Re: real Tow Vehicle Survey [Re: scottsoutdoorworld] #10895093 06/04/15 05:11 PM
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2004 Dodge 2500, 236,000mi and still pulling strong. 16mpg pulling and 22-24 highway not towing.

Re: real Tow Vehicle Survey [Re: scottsoutdoorworld] #10895176 06/04/15 05:37 PM
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1999 7.3 Powerstroke, 265000 miles, and still pulling a 30 ft. gooseneck cattle trailer loaded down just as strong as the first time.

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Re: real Tow Vehicle Survey [Re: JBellZX250] #10895281 06/04/15 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted By: JBellZX202
2006 Dodge 2500 w/ 5.9L Cummins. Sitting at 196k on the clock so far. Other than replacing AC about 50k ago and 2 different known injector line leaks from hold down clamps coming loose it has been maintenance free.

Truck does have a built trans as the PO blew the stocker up racing. I bought the truck with 97k.

Motor has a few bolt ons and a chip installed as well.

Avg 12ish mpg towing and 15-16mpg avg hwy/city mix. 2wd with 3.73 gears and 4 spd trans are the reason for the low hwy/city MPG.

Interior is still in great condition as well.

Best part about everything is the truck is PAID for!!!! I will drive this truck until it costs more to maintain it then I will buy another Dodge with a cummins. I have been a Cummins owner for 10 years now and could never go to a gas powered I do not think. I have towed with a F150 ecoboost and that is probably the best comparison to a diesel due to the power range being similar due to the turbo design.


That cummins will be running when most are in the junk yard!


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Re: real Tow Vehicle Survey [Re: scottsoutdoorworld] #10895390 06/04/15 06:47 PM
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2002 tundra with 150,000 never been in the shop for a single thing since my dad bought it. He gave it to me about 5 years ago. Just change the oil and air filter regularly. Pulls a 19ft boat 4-5 times a week

Re: real Tow Vehicle Survey [Re: Fish hunter 59] #10900143 06/07/15 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted By: Fish hunter 59
Dodge 2500 Cummins, and it will pull the bumpers of of most mentioned, and get just as good mileage!
Lol that should get them going.
I totally agree!


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Re: real Tow Vehicle Survey [Re: Gary D] #10900231 06/07/15 01:12 AM
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2010 Chevy CC Z71 - 131k miles, had a broken lifter at 98k miles, repaired under warranty and runs excellent

2002 Chevy 1500hd - 242k miles, just bought it and have yet to start towing with it

1997 Chevy z71 - 207k miles, my favorite of the 3 and pulls the boat just fine

Re: real Tow Vehicle Survey [Re: scottsoutdoorworld] #10900369 06/07/15 02:24 AM
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