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Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-20-2018, 11:55 PM
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Posted By marcus
The 7.3L is a solid and well proven engine but...

The 7.3L is a solid and well proven engine but it's an old design that any modern diesel will run circles around. Yes, the added complexity of the modern diesels are a downside but they produce a...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-20-2018, 11:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,634
Posted By marcus
How do you find the stability and braking ability...

How do you find the stability and braking ability down hills? Any sway issues? Do you know your loaded towing weight?
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-17-2018, 12:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,634
Posted By marcus
Nice! I have a 300CE coupe. The older Mercedes...

Nice! I have a 300CE coupe. The older Mercedes coupes and cabriolets are timeless.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-17-2018, 12:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,634
Posted By marcus
Good to see your payload numbers worked out. I...

Good to see your payload numbers worked out. I think some full-size trucks have some pretty low payload caps so 1457 lbs isn't too bad for a smaller truck like the Colorado/Canyon. The Ridgeline has...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-16-2018, 11:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,634
Posted By marcus
The truck will be also daily driver so no way an...

The truck will be also daily driver so no way an 3/4 ton diesel would work. A 7.3 would be great if you need a solid tow rig, but no so great when using as a DD in the city.

Those old 7.3s were...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-16-2018, 10:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,634
Posted By marcus
You're right that the GM twins are not really...

You're right that the GM twins are not really small but when you have one sitting next to a 1500 Sierra/Silverado they sure are.

I went to a lot today and looked at one. The exhaust brake built in...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-15-2018, 07:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,634
Posted By marcus
Thanks all for your insight. I really like the...

Thanks all for your insight. I really like the Ridgeline but I did suspect it might not be quite enough truck for the 21'.

Interesting that the 19' is only a few hundred pounds lighter. I'm...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-15-2018, 10:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,634
Posted By marcus
Ridgeline for towing 21' Escape

We are thinking of buying a new Honda Ridgeline to tow a 21' Escape.

The Ridgeline has a tow capacity of 5000 lbs. The 21' Escape has a dry weight of 3210 lbs. Any ideas on what a loaded Escape...
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