Considering a Suburban Tow Rig

[Richcz28]

I put a deposit on a truck yesterday.

Part of me got sick of looking at rusty things.

Also, there was some real decent pricing on these after the announcement of the new 17s. The truck was cheaper than I expected.

It's a work truck. The only option is a 7 inch screen which is really slick. It's got dual bench seats. My dog would've preferred vinyl, but that wasn't a choice. The truck also has a real 4x4 shifter which I like a lot. I also can drive to deulings on one fill up with the dual tanks. I think it holds 63.5 gallons.

I'm shopping flatbeds right now. Any input on that would be much appreciated.

 

[Alan2smiley]

I put a deposit on a truck yesterday.

Part of me got sick of looking at rusty things.

Also, there was some real decent pricing on these after the announcement of the new 17s. The truck was cheaper than I expected.

It's a work truck. The only option is a 7 inch screen which is really slick. It's got dual bench seats. My dog would've preferred vinyl, but that wasn't a choice. The truck also has a real 4x4 shifter which I like a lot. I also can drive to deulings on one fill up with the dual tanks. I think it holds 63.5 gallons.

I'm shopping flatbeds right now. Any input on that would be much appreciated.

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Nice

 

[Deuling]

Im going to spill doritos in it when we take it around nates track.

 

[Richcz28]

Spill whatever you want, it's got vinyl floors.

 

[dhcomp]

Gas or diesel?

 

[Richcz28]

Diesel

 

[Alan2smiley]

Is it a cab chassis model? How long are the frame rails?

 

[Richcz28]

It's a chassis cab. The frame rails are a standard 8 feet.

 

[sreidmx]

Well that should tow whatever you want! Nice!

 

[campfire]

I guess you abandoned the "I'm not sure I want to spend $20k" thought?

 

[GWeakland620]

Oh I bet he went more than $20k...

 

[Deuling]

Just put a camper on the back and sell boat house.

 

[GWeakland620]

Oh man ^^^

Best idea ever.

 

[campfire]

Just put a camper on the back and sell boat house.

Not a bad idea, especially starting with a C&C rig.

 

[Richcz28]

I guess you abandoned the "I'm not sure I want to spend $20k" thought?

I didn't want to spend more than $20k on something used. With the current depriciation of diesel trucks, in 10 years, hopefully it will be worth 20-25k and I will have spent around $20k on it. If the jetto blaster last awhile and I can keep my miles low.

I'm sure most of you are curious as to what it cost. I will be at $41600 out the door. The sticker price was $51,900. It really won't be a big shift from my beetle payments. I do realize I'll have a bit more into the truck than that after the flatbed goes on.

A camper is definitely in the cards, but not for awhile. I'm lucky I have a boat yard to park this thing at.

 

[76zimmer]

because dually's rock!
so tow rig for the blazer right? you can still camp in the blazer right?
I'm going the slide in route for my CC dually so I can make one trip! Wade has it right!

 

[GWeakland620]

I love my slide in setup. It's a great way to keep it simple.

 

[jekquistk5]

because dually's rock!
so tow rig for the blazer right? you can still camp in the blazer right?
I'm going the slide in route for my CC dually so I can make one trip! Wade has it right!

I love the idea of a slide in, but the cost of those things are absurd.

 

[GWeakland620]

I love the idea of a slide in, but the cost of those things are absurd.

You have to do some hunting to find a good deal. I drove over 3hrs to get my good deal.

 

[jekquistk5]

You have to do some hunting to find a good deal. I drove over 3hrs to get my good deal.

I only have a short bed If i'm buying a camper its going to have ac, heat etc.