Baller aupatking Posted December 4, 2017 Baller Share Posted December 4, 2017 @BraceMaker December set with nothing but a heater? Seriously, don't know, hopefully I'll find out tomorrow. I've heard of odd glow plug failure in the 6.4 engine, being basically shot out with no other incident. I'm hoping that's the case. It is best case, and I should know better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted December 4, 2017 Baller Share Posted December 4, 2017 @aupatking Yes, crazy nice December. Just heater top for 2 sets Friday and today. I know that's nothing after you guys were skiing in the 40's when Freddie was there a few weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ajskier Posted December 4, 2017 Baller Share Posted December 4, 2017 VW bought back our 09 Touareg TDI that did an awesome job of towing the boat and we replaced it with a 14 Q7 TDI that does just as good job towing, plus a little more room for the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted December 4, 2017 Baller Share Posted December 4, 2017 LOVE those OJ Bronco's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted December 21, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted December 21, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstphen24 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 1996 F-250 7.3 pulling 1995 Sunsetter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dbski Posted December 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted December 22, 2017 @Jody_Seal I prefer my Lightning in white! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller scorban2 Posted December 23, 2017 Baller Share Posted December 23, 2017 08 F150. Only ~80k miles on it since it's not a daily driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck_Dickey Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtrskier197 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Mostly the 2013 Ford F-150 with 3.5L ecoboost - pulls like a dream. Or a 2016 Ford F-350 with 6.7L power stroke diesel - don't even know the prostar 197 is back there. Usually have to travel 2+ hours one way to find decent skiing water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScottScott Posted April 30, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 30, 2018 After 303,000 miles it was finally time to replace the old 2006 tundra, since the green didnt match the new boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GAJ0004 Posted April 30, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 30, 2018 I pick up a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox on Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigskieridaho Posted April 30, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 30, 2018 @GAJ0004 Equinox won’t tow anything so I hope you are joking. Believe me I have one. Gutless TURD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GAJ0004 Posted April 30, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 30, 2018 The one I am picking up has a 3500 pound towing capacity. I just tow from the house to the launch ramp and back. 1.3 miles each way. Other than that , and occasional 60 mile round trip to the marina for service(usually once every 4 seasons). I just need something for pulling short distances. If I took my boat on trips I could get something bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shansen345 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Still would not recommend a 3500-lb rated vehicle to tow a ski boat. Just my $0.02... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller WoodySkier Posted April 30, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 30, 2018 For sale if anyone is interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Keith_Menard Posted April 30, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 30, 2018 @WoodySkier do the seats fold flat in that one? That was one of the few things I liked on the escalade...power flat rears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markchilcutt Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 14 Prostar, 16 F150 with a 2.7 ecoboost. The little F150 surprised me with its ability to pull. I had low expectations coming from driving an 02 Dodge Cummins 6 spd manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller braindamage Posted April 30, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 30, 2018 My 2nd Dodge Durango hemi. Name is Helga. I can’t even feel my ‘bu behind her. This one is an ‘08 and I got her cheap. Great drivetrain but rusts horribly. She’s a mud fence. I can’t even bring myself to post a pic. But as a teenager car and tow vehicle she does just fine!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller customski Posted April 30, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 30, 2018 The older white Toyota and then the Grey one that i still own and love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller WoodySkier Posted May 1, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 1, 2018 @"Keith Menard" yes, power fold rear seats like the Escalade, has the 6.2L V8 too, pulls a ski boat like it’s nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Laz Posted May 2, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 2, 2018 Did all my towing last summer with a Tesla Model X 100D. Nothing accelerates faster onto the highway while pulling a boat than this beast. Also, it can tow my Nautique 250-300km on one charge. Where's my electric boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighAltitude Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 2011 Subaru Outback. Glad it's only a mile, once in the Spring and once in the Fall. Towed it about 60 miles once...never again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller usaski1 Posted May 3, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 3, 2018 2017 F150 turned into a 2018 Silverado.. F150 spent 45 days in the shop. Ford bought it back.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MuskokaKy Posted May 3, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 3, 2018 @usaski1 45 days is crazy!! looks like you came out ahead. nice rig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Keith_Menard Posted May 3, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 3, 2018 You really can't go wrong with a GM truck...the only critical thing I can say about them is they rust easily here in New England...but I think everything does with this toxic snow melting stew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller usaski1 Posted May 4, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 4, 2018 No "toxic snow" in Texas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigtex2011 Posted May 4, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 4, 2018 bam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller vtmecheng Posted May 4, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 4, 2018 I've seen trucks from every manufacture turn into lemons. It's part of meanin such complex machines. I was a big Chevy guy but eventually you or someone you know has a really bad experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aspski Posted May 4, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 4, 2018 Anyone on here towing with a Cayenne? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ajskier Posted May 4, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 4, 2018 @aspski, I am towing with a Q7 and had a Touareg up until last year. Pretty much the same cars and both are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aspski Posted May 4, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 4, 2018 @Ajskier Awesome, I have heard alot of good things about the cayenne/touareg/q7 for towing. It looks like I will be picking up a 08 Cayenne Turbo. Beautiful vehicle with power to spare. I have to add an aftermarket hitch as it didn't come with one from factory, but other than that its ready to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PBD Posted May 4, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 4, 2018 Friends don't let friends buy GM products Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jmoski Posted May 5, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 5, 2018 For those considering a Cayenne here is a good article: https://www.boatingmag.com/luxury-towing-porsche-cayenne-turbo-s My only concern with Porsche is based on my experience they are highly tuned and engineered to such tight tolerances they lack durability over the long run. In contrast with my Tundra - I have logged over a 1/2 million miles over 4 Toyota trucks and never once been stranded on the roadside. That is not a coincidence. Don’t get me wrong Porsche makes amazing cars, and will be getting the all electric mission -e, but for towing I will stick to my bullet proof Tundra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller m_pags Posted May 7, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 7, 2018 Sorry @PBD Guess we can't be friends. :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ajskier Posted May 7, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 7, 2018 @aspski my Q7 and Touareg were TDI's with the factory tow package. I would do some research on adding the tow package after the fact. I know with the Q7 if it didn't come with the factory tow package, it had the smaller intercooler and there was some coding that had to be done to make some adjustments to the shift points in the tranny and for the electronics to recognize the trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jjackkrash Posted May 7, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 7, 2018 @aspski, I don't recall the exact reasons, but I remember after research I came to the conclusion you want a factory tow package on a German SUV if you are going to tow with it because of the PITA factor putting one on later. The wife's ML400 is a great little tow vehicle, but I made sure it had the factory setup before I even considered it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted May 11, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 11, 2018 We traded our Cayenne last July for a new Tundra. The P pulled our Prostar fine, I just really needed a pick up for the payload space. I would 100% agree on getting one with the factory tow package. It's more than just a hitch bolted on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted May 11, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 11, 2018 and after... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller vtmecheng Posted May 11, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 11, 2018 That's a nice looking setup @swc5150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skiermanbrad Posted May 11, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 11, 2018 Good ol' F-150 5.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BrennanKMN Posted May 11, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 11, 2018 2007 Ski Nautique Limited with ZO (758 hours) 2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD Duramax Diesel (249,235 miles) I couldn't ask for anything better personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller keithh2oskier Posted May 11, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 11, 2018 2010 Ram 1500 and 2002 SN 196. Red, White and Blue, cause you know...'Merica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller hemlock Posted May 12, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 12, 2018 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aspski Posted May 14, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 14, 2018 Took the plunge, picked up a Cayenne Turbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller FSSPCat Posted May 14, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 14, 2018 @aspski you get your boat yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Orlando76 Posted May 14, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 14, 2018 I’m tired the headaches with the big 3. Picking up my brand new Tundra TRD Sport 4x4 Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted May 14, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 14, 2018 @Orlando76 110% agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dbski Posted May 14, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 14, 2018 Being a mid-west guy gotta stand up for the home team. Bought my f-150 Lightning new in 2000, only unscheduled maintenance in 18 years was a bad #5 coil last fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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