Baller aupatking Posted August 13, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 13, 2016 Got a new rig for the lake. https://goo.gl/3skHMr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted August 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 19, 2017 I just like taking pictures of my boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skierjp Posted August 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 19, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Roger Posted August 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2017 @fox197 - I put 93,000 on my 2004 Mach-1 and pulled my boat to and from the lake 4 times a week. Traded it on a Grand Cherokee, still had original clutch disk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted August 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2017 2009 Ram Crew cab - my daily driver since it was new (155K miles ago) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markchilcutt Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 2016 F150 2.7 liter Ecoboost. After 15 years I finally let my 02 Dodge cummins find a new home. I miss the pulling power of the cummins but the F150 does the job and is a great daily driver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller slvrbulit Posted August 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted August 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2017 '17 Tundra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Justin_C Posted August 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2017 03 Grand Cherokee. The Radar sticker makes it turn better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller WoodySkier Posted August 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2017 16 Denali and 15 Nautique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashman Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Titan XD 5.0 Cummins- enough truck for a bubble back Nautique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treyskier1 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigskieridaho Posted August 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2017 2010 Dodge 2500 cummins and 2009 Malibu Response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jmoski Posted August 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2017 This is my old tow vehicle: 2006 Toyota Tundra, which I traded in last year for a 2016 Tundra crew max... Now this is how your fill up the V8 beasts... Here is the new one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller powbmps Posted August 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2017 Trucks don't do much for me, but I sure like the boats in this thread. I towed my old 95 Response last year with my 2015 Acadia (just short distances). Not impressed, even with that small boat. May not be related, but just had to replace a rear wheel bearing and it is in the shop now getting a new torque converter. Rented a 2017 Ford Expedition to tow my "new" 03 Response from Florida to NH. That thing handled it like a champ. Now I'm using a 2008 Chevy 2500 work/plow truck that seems to have found it's summer niche. Not a big fan of the hand crank windows though ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasAlive Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted August 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2017 We tracked my tow rig at Brainerd International Raceway a few weeks ago...500 hp, 480 lbs/ft torque, awd Mercedes ML63 AMG. Surprised a few cars who were on the track at the same time. She's a 2007 I bought in 2012 certified pre-owned now over 105K miles giving her hell. Can't wait to go back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJVDMZN Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 1983 Gwagon, I only tow about 400m from the lockers to the slipway :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller brody Posted August 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2017 16' f150 5 L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tlarocque Posted August 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2017 Usually its my Diesel Touareg but recently picked up this which hauled my boat 1200 miles from WA to CA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Glock Posted August 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2017 @tlarocque, how does that Sprinter tow? I like the idea of that rig, just not sure about its towing abilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller keithh2oskier Posted August 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2017 @Glock I think its based on a 3/4 ton frame. Didn't @MarcusBrown have one for a few years criss-crossing the country towing his Rastacraft a few years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tlarocque Posted August 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2017 @Glock - I would call it adequate but not exceptional mostly due to being a bit underpowered for the job. It was very stable. I wanted to be able to load up my gear (not just for water skiing but down to the beach or up to the mountains) and go for a weekend WITH the option to bring my boat if I wanted AND to be something that could function as a daily driver. Not many options if those are your criteria but I think its a good compromise for all of those things. I bought the 4x4 version. It will also essentially provide an extra bedroom when we are up at our cabin in WA. The van is being upfitted right now with basics... upgraded electrical system, solar, sound/insulation package, LED lighting and 12V outlets galore, ventilation, storage cubbies, 3-panel bed, decent stereo, etc. They have become very trendy in my part of the world. @keithh20skier - yes, I have seen some videos of MB towing an MC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shansen345 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 @tlarocque Is that 206 on Ski It Again? Looks familiar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Gar Posted August 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2017 Sprinters Rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tlarocque Posted August 23, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2017 @shansen345 Yeah, casually listing it. I love it but I want to ski year round and that probably means salt water for me. Boat is WAY too nice to put in salt. Won't get back up to the lake in WA until next summer. Toying with the idea of going after an older 176 that might fit in my garage. I have the 206 at my dad's place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScottScott Posted August 23, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2017 No picture, as its not much to look at these days, but my '06 Tundra is pushing 300K miles and I still trust it to tow the boat 650 miles (each way) a month ago on vacation. Hoping for another couple 100K miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller FSSPCat Posted August 24, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 24, 2017 2017 F-150 with the 2.7 Ecoboost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller harddock Posted August 27, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 27, 2017 2016 Ford F350 Lariet Crew Cab 2010Ski Nautique Team 200 OB with tower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sunvalleylaw Posted August 27, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 27, 2017 Beater Suburban. (Which is also the name I want to use for a band of loud obnoxious Dad grunge/garage rockers I would like to form.) I would like to upgrade to an extended cab 250 or 2500 level diesel pickup, brand as yet undetermined, so that we can put a good camper/topper on there and still pull the boat. The 8700' pass we climb to the north lakes puts a lot of wear on that old Suburban. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimaster93 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 2011 Chevy 1/2 Ton with a 1993 Nautique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted September 13, 2017 Baller Share Posted September 13, 2017 Also use suburbans for most of our towing. Any of you test drive an X1? They're Euro tow rated for 2000kg with invisihitch - that's a ~4400 lb tow rating. I usually drive past where the boat is stored to the house get the suburban drive back to the boat, hitch it and tow/launch then drive the trailer back to storage. Total of ~30 miles twice a year - so looking at Daily Drivers that are up for the task. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller FSSPCat Posted September 13, 2017 Baller Share Posted September 13, 2017 @BraceMaker the X1 would probably tow the boat, but stopping it might be another issue. Small wheel base with a light vehicle might not be the best option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted September 13, 2017 Baller Share Posted September 13, 2017 dual braked axles - also talking about towing a 1994 vintage prostar closed bow on a C channel trailer - the whole thing is under 3500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller FSSPCat Posted September 13, 2017 Baller Share Posted September 13, 2017 Should be okay provided that you're not going through any mountainous area. That being said, I have a buddy who pulls his 5000lb trailer with a Grand Cherokee, through the mountains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted September 13, 2017 Baller Share Posted September 13, 2017 Ya I'm in the Midwest.... The boat ramp is the steepest hill I deal with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted September 14, 2017 Baller Share Posted September 14, 2017 http://www.bmwblog.com/2015/07/22/new-bmw-x1-towing-a-2000-kg-boat/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swardco Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Put me down for another Grand Cherokee.... 2008 3.0 L CRD Good combination of towing capability and everyday fuel economy and offroad performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted November 28, 2017 Baller Share Posted November 28, 2017 My dream combo, finally 2x200– Land Cruiser 200 series pulling my 200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller VONMAN Posted November 28, 2017 Baller Share Posted November 28, 2017 My 2013 300C and a 1992 Ski Centurion Bare Foot Warrior with a 2015 200hp Mercury Pro Max with Perfect Pass Ernie Schlager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixball Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 picked this up to pull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddA Posted November 29, 2017 Baller Share Posted November 29, 2017 My 2012 deleted Laramie @jayski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddA Posted November 29, 2017 Baller Share Posted November 29, 2017 My 2012 Laramie, deleted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LoopSki Posted November 29, 2017 Baller Share Posted November 29, 2017 2017 Tacoma / 2017 Prostar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bulldog Posted November 29, 2017 Baller Share Posted November 29, 2017 @LoopSki your boat is beautiful!! I really like your color choices. "Do Better..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shansen345 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 2005 Acura MDX. Not the best tow vehicle, but not the worst either. Been in the family since new and now has almost 200k very reliable miles. Great car in general. Lucky to have very nice parents that passed it down to me when my mom got a new car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted December 3, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted December 3, 2017 Left to right: 2013 Chevy Suburban, 1996 Chevy Tahoe, 2001 Chevy Suburban. All 4WD. The Tahoe did most of the work, as it hauled my boat 100 miles one-way a few times per week for 8 years during my club membership in Southwest Michigan. Fantastic truck, legendary 350 V8, great torque curve for towing. I always towed in 3rd gear to avoid any strain with Overdrive and I never had any transmission work done. That truck never even broke a sweat, even pulling my Prostar 205. After almost 22 years and 276,000 miles, I sold it a couple months ago, when my vehicle fleet reached 5 (with only 3 drivers). It did feel like I betrayed it, but I also wouldn't have been able to bear eventually scrapping it. I was still towing with it at the time of the sale. The 2001 Suburban is closing in on 17 years with us and solid as ever. The 2013 has the strength and effortless pull that reminds me of the Tahoe. Both have the 3.42 axle. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted December 3, 2017 Baller Share Posted December 3, 2017 @MISkier I had a 96 Suburban that I sold a few years ago with 334,000 miles on the original motor and still going. Rebuilt the transmission at about 165k, other than that it was just routine maintenance, ball joints, brakes, door hinge bushings, etc. Same color as your Tahoe. Replaced it with a 2000 Excursion V10 2wd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted December 3, 2017 Baller Share Posted December 3, 2017 F250 blew a glow plug straight out of the cylinder Friday. 93 Bronco bringing her home this evening. Great December 3rd 2 set day with nothing but the heater top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted December 3, 2017 Baller Share Posted December 3, 2017 @aupatking How does that happen?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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