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Looking at a new boat, boat place saying upgrade the truck. :-(

Discussion in 'Towing' started by tacomarock, Jun 10, 2010.

  1. Jun 10, 2010 at 11:13 AM
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    borderbrat

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  2. Jun 10, 2010 at 11:14 AM
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  3. Jun 10, 2010 at 11:22 AM
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    I would get a bigger truck. Look for something used. It doesn't have to be the nicest truck. Just needs to get you to the lake and back.
     
  4. Apr 8, 2012 at 4:19 AM
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    Forget about it. I had a 21' triton with a 250 opti on the back and needed an F-150 to pull it. Sold it and the F-150. Now I pull a 19' triton with the taco. Gas mileage with the taco while pulling the boat, is down right bad. Since I'm so close to the water, its bearable.
     
  5. Apr 8, 2012 at 5:43 AM
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    Yeah, he probably already made his decision; almost two years ago.
    Maybe admins should make post dates a little bigger, or in red if they're over a year old.
     
  6. Apr 8, 2012 at 6:20 AM
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    Oh crap! I didn't notice the date:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
  7. Apr 8, 2012 at 6:25 AM
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    so did he get the boat or not?!
     
  8. Apr 8, 2012 at 11:20 AM
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    OP? Did you get the boat?
    Maybe he doesn't even own a Tacoma anymore.
     
  9. Apr 8, 2012 at 12:17 PM
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    depressing thought
     
  10. Apr 8, 2012 at 5:44 PM
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    Awh, it's ok. I'm sure he still has a Tacoma. Chin up

    :)
     
  11. Apr 8, 2012 at 5:48 PM
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    ...Did you just derp?
     
  12. Apr 8, 2012 at 5:50 PM
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    Yep.
     
  13. Apr 8, 2012 at 5:53 PM
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    OP hasn't been on for almost two years... He most likely got rid of the Tacoma.
     
  14. Apr 8, 2012 at 5:55 PM
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    People ask if they should tow more than rated capacity all the time. The situation may be dead, but the topic is still relative.
     
  15. Apr 8, 2012 at 5:56 PM
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    Honestly, I wasn't paying that close attention. :eek:
     
  16. Apr 8, 2012 at 5:58 PM
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    Especially on a steep, wet ramp.
     
  17. Apr 8, 2012 at 6:02 PM
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    Of course. I was replying to those who were asking the OP.
     
  18. Apr 8, 2012 at 6:02 PM
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    Oh, well, those people are just silly. ;)
     
  19. Nov 21, 2013 at 4:43 PM
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    Time for a Tundra.
     
  20. Dec 10, 2013 at 7:50 AM
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    back to bone stock.
    it is rumored that the OP bought a honda Ridgeline, and a pair of jet-skis. :)
     

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