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Old 02-11-2003, 05:22 PM   #21
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Kistler,

Your trip out to Co Springs will give you a good feel on how your Jeep performs on some steeper grades. So before making any moves on a new tow vehicle, use the Jeep and this will give you a good base to work from.

Since your garage is the limiting factor on what type of tow vehicle you can fit in it, I'd visit a few local dealers and see what's available. Tell them the size you need to fit in your garage, how much your trailer weighs(use the GVWR of 7300#'s) and let them see what they have available for you. You may find something that none of us would of thought of.

I guess you need to get out and hit the pavement!!

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Old 02-11-2003, 08:09 PM   #22
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Most of you know I'm not big on the large vehicles but I do enjoy reading, and keeping up with the current trends.
I'm wondering if a the big V8 in a Dodge Durango might be more appropriate. Less bulk and weight with slightly lower centre of gravity and wide track. I don't have all of the numbers in front of me but I would think they are roughly the same as the big bulky caddy at a price that is reasonable. When I had my sisters Hummer for a couple weeks I found the bulk a bit of an inconvienience for everyday use.
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Old 02-11-2003, 08:24 PM   #23
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Wayne,

Another Forums member just bought one of these:

http://www.dodge.com/grab_life/past_...ango_hemi.html

This sounds like it will take care of Kistler need to fit in the garage.

It also sounds like it will pull a house!!

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Old 02-11-2003, 10:35 PM   #24
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I was going to suggest the Durango as well based on the before mentioned info. The only thing I didn't like was the ride of the Durango due to the leaf springs in the rear, but that was a couple years ago. The trade-off is that you use these things for towing about 10% of the time, the rest of the time they are the daily driver and need a decent ride then as well.

I feature of the Escalade/Yukon that I definitely like is the tow/haul mode, which changes the shift points for better towing. Also, I have the Autoride feature on the Yukon, that I believe is standard on the Escalade that automatically adjusts the shock damping rate and the ride height. It works great towing and the thing rides as well as my Continental did.

Have you checked out the Lincoln Navigator? A colleague of mine has brand new one and it is pretty sweet as well. Not sure of the tow ratings, but assume it is close to the Escalade.
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KISTLER

May I suggest? Eat all those steaks and, throw out the freezer...lol

Solve your tight space problem in that garage.

You're doing the right thing..asking questions..The one thing you don't ever wanta be is: Coming down a steep hill and, the trailer taking over control from your tow vehicle.

Just a thought," Have you considered renting a vehicle for that special trip?" This could be worked into a test drive, of a certain vehicle, to see if it truly fits your future requirement.
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Old 02-12-2003, 05:13 AM   #26
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With 3.73 Axle Ratio [i] You Can Tow 8700 lbs2
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) [i] = 8800 lbs
Payload [i] = 2630 lbs1
Curb Weight [i] = 6174 lbs
Curb Weight Front/Rear = 3515 / 2660 lbs
GAWR [i] Front/Rear = 5200 / 6150 lbs
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) [i] = 15000 lbs

With 4.1 Axle Ratio [i] You Can Tow 10700 lbs2
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) [i] = 8800 lbs
Payload [i] = 2630 lbs1
Curb Weight [i] = 6174 lbs
Curb Weight Front/Rear = 3515 / 2660 lbs
GAWR [i] Front/Rear = 5200 / 6150 lbs
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) [i] = 17000 lbs

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