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Re:Re: Good used tow vehicles?

To: fmauto@mindspring.com
Subject: Re:Re: Good used tow vehicles?
From: mbarre@juno.com
Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 01:31:10 GMT
Having gone this route 2 years ago, here is what I learned/believe:
I ended up with a 97 Dodge DRW 3500 w/ Cummins diesel.

1.  Concur on weak Dodge autos - but then the 5 speed (like I have) suffer from 
5th gear coming loose! I believe the reengineered the nut preventing this - not 
sure when that was done.

2.  Powerstrokes are well thought of - but I believe they had some problems 
with the early 6 speeds.  Fords autos seem to hold up well.

3.  Unless storage space is a problem, forget the 28' tag and go straight to 
the gooseneck or fifth wheel.  Probably come out better picking up a fully 
equipped race trailer from someone upgrading or getting out of the game than 
building it up yourself.


Just MHO.

MRB





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