Diesel Tow Vehicle
Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 4:42 am
Been doing allot of online research for something to tow my 2011 BassCat Pantera IV around with. Im currently using my 2001 Yukon XL 2WD. It has the 5.3CI V8 and on level ground does fine but going through the hills like Vasco Rd. its a real slug. I lost the second tranny I had replaced about 30000 miles ago about 2 weeks ago so now im on my 3rd transmission.
I dont tow anything other than my boat and I would love a diesel to tow through the hills with but I have a couple of issues with this.
Diesels are only available in the 3/4 ton trucks and heavier. Isnt that a bit overkill? Whats with all the damn 4X4? I need that like I need a second wife. The only time I see snow is when I take my Golden Retrievers to it. My real big issue is why isnt there a Suburban/Tahoe type truck with a diesel? I love my Yukon for its size but hate the light duty drivetrain dont like the ride of a 3/4 ton. I dont like the ride of a pickup either. So am I stuck?
What ever happened to the 4.5L diesel GM and Ford were going to put in the 1/2 ton trucks? This would be a perfect match for towing a bass boat. Much more torque for towing through the hills. Better fuel mileage over the large liter diesels currently available. Better ride in my opinion over a 3/4 ton especially if you get a 2WD.
Any thoughts or opinions?
I dont tow anything other than my boat and I would love a diesel to tow through the hills with but I have a couple of issues with this.
Diesels are only available in the 3/4 ton trucks and heavier. Isnt that a bit overkill? Whats with all the damn 4X4? I need that like I need a second wife. The only time I see snow is when I take my Golden Retrievers to it. My real big issue is why isnt there a Suburban/Tahoe type truck with a diesel? I love my Yukon for its size but hate the light duty drivetrain dont like the ride of a 3/4 ton. I dont like the ride of a pickup either. So am I stuck?
What ever happened to the 4.5L diesel GM and Ford were going to put in the 1/2 ton trucks? This would be a perfect match for towing a bass boat. Much more torque for towing through the hills. Better fuel mileage over the large liter diesels currently available. Better ride in my opinion over a 3/4 ton especially if you get a 2WD.
Any thoughts or opinions?