Conference vicki::boats

1144.0. "Tow Vehicles..." by BUSY::CLEMENT (Smells like Nirvana) Fri Jan 21 1994 09:18

    I was scanning for an official "towing" topic and did not find
    one.  Maybe this could be it.
    
    I am in search of a tow vehicle for a 19' boat and trailer weighing
    approx 2500 lbs.  
    
    I am considering full size wagons with v8s, full size broncos and 
    blazer type vehicles, and full size vans.
    
    In the Ford line-up I am partial to the 300 cu.in. I6 engine.  I know
    that the bronco would tow easily.  I was wondering how a full size
    E150 van with the 300-6 would tow.  
    
    Anyone used full size vans for towing?  
    
    How about full size wagons.  Is towing going to take a toll on a
    wagon.
    
    I will be towing about 10 times in the season.  Average ride is about
    25 minutes from the house to the lake I frequent.
    
    Oh yes, perhaps cost should be factored in here.  I'd like to spend as
    little as possible (who wouldn't) but would spend as high as $4000
    depending on age/mileage of the vehicle.
    
    Thanks, Mark

    
    This discussion is being moved to note number 7. Please continue
    in that note.
    
    Thanks,
    
    Rick