Re: [ihc] Question on tow rig***DIESEL***

[Steven Stegmann <steve.stegmann@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ted, John,

I like the looooooong wheelbase.  Restaurant parking
lots are the only real problem with the longer trucks.
  I've also noted that the long wheelbase gives a
noticeably better ride for a given weight capacity.
John, test a dually before you commit, they're nasty
in parking lots of any sort including major shopping
centers.  I've talked to a number of folks who have
them and are not real happy.

On my Ford I've noticed that it has a pretty big
anti-sway bar (anti roll bar to some) at the back. 
This helps prevent the trailer from wagging the dog. 
It's more important than dual wheels.

Have fun,

Steve
--- Ted Borck <tborck@domain.elided> wrote:

> On Sat, 20 Nov 2004, John Hofstetter wrote:
> 
> > On Nov 19, 2004, at 6:38 PM, John Fleck wrote:
> >
> >> Looking for some opinions from all who have
> experience with the New Dodge,
> >> Ford, and Chevy Diesel trucks that tow with them
> and use them for long
> >> trips. I want a Dullie for stability, and am
> leaning towards Quad/Crew cab
> >> for the longer length.
> >
> > My Dodge Cummins is a 98 so isn't exactly a good
> arguing point for the new 
> > Dodge. However, my cousin, a couple of months ago,
> bought the 3500 with the 
> > 6 speed tranny, exhaust brake, and the deluxe
> interior. It's the 4 door cab 
> > with the long bed. Lots and lots of truck.
> >
> 
> <snip>
> 
> > You know, I think the bottom line on which body
> configuration to go with 
> > depends on whether or not you will want to use it
> for much of anything 
> > besides towing. Our truck is dual purpose, make
> that three way purpose, and 
> > the configuration it is in is perfect for us.
> 
> <snip>
> 
> > I need to point out that any of the diesels we're
> talking about should go 
> > 300,000 miles or more. In the case of the Dodge
> (with which I have had 
> > experience) you can pay $60,000 for a 4WD truck
> that will go the 300,000 
> > miles, or around $25,000 for a truck that only has
> 250,000 miles left on it. 
> > The math is easy,  I think.
> 
> Having driven a looooooonng wheelbase IHC 4X4 pickup
> truck, if I were to 
> purchase another looooong wheelbase truck, my
> criteria (which diesel 
> engine aside) would include how much room "necessary
> to make a U-turn?"
> 
> It's a PITA to have to back & fill to make a U-turn
> on a 4-lane roadway.
> 
> So. do you really need that loooooooooong wheel
> base?
> 
> I know, I don't live in the mountains.
> 
> YMMV
> 
> -- 
> Ted Borck	tborck@domain.elided