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Old 08-18-2011, 02:45 PM   #1
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Best length TV for a 23D INt

We are considering a International 23D and our Ford Powerstroke 4 door long bed seems way too long to tow with. My original thought was shorter was better for backing up, my big bugaboo. Hate backing up.
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Old 08-18-2011, 04:27 PM   #2
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The truck one already has is usually the best choice from a financial point of view, assuming it's capable of doing the job. Yours is certainly more than capable! You may want something like an Airsafe hitch for a smaller trailer like that with a big beast of a tow vehicle, but an Airsafe is a lot cheaper than the depreciation on a new truck.
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Old 08-18-2011, 04:36 PM   #3
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We pull with a long bed Ford F350. Can't even tell it is back there with that diesel engine. Oh, it is equipped with a backup camera for hooking up. As a female on the road alone right now, I have no issues whatsoever. Yay me! Ok, we have to have a long bed since we own a farm. What is the short bed good for anyway?
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Old 08-18-2011, 06:32 PM   #4
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I forgot to mention this will mostly be used for towing. So getting good mileage unloaded not very important.
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Old 08-18-2011, 06:43 PM   #5
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If you were concerned about gas mileage you never would have bought a Ford!
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Old 08-18-2011, 06:44 PM   #6
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Really the difference is 2 feet.
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Old 08-18-2011, 07:32 PM   #7
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A good number of folks tow their 23-24' trailers with Jeep Grand Cherokees. Nice and short.

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