Have towed M-17 with 3.4 V6 Toyota 4Runner 5speed (towed MUCH heavier loads) and currently tow M-17 with 3.4 Tacoma dbl cab - auto - works great. Don't dis the 4 bangers.- ( the Toyota 4 (22R) was used in a 1 ton chassis (dually) and was available as a chassis mounted 22 foot motorhome - over 28 manufacturers!!) see photo for example.- 4 bangers can be quite capable if properly equipped. Braking is always the determining factor - My opinion - but golly - I used to drive a 62 VW bus either towing a C-15 or with my M-10 on a roof rack -just in case - 'slow' doesn't bother me. 40hp in 1 ton truck. Plenty of Rangers available - good trucks (hold their value well too) and they are now collectible as Ford does not offer them in US anymore! Your mileage may very vary- remember ALWAYS wear eye protection............ and write home - they are wondering what's happening. GO In a message dated 5/8/2013 9:31:36 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, stevetrapp@q.com writes: Rich, I recommend a lighter truck, such as a Ford Ranger or Toyota of the comparable model with a V-6 for towing the M-15. I have attempted to tow my M-15 with lighter vehicles with 4 cylinders, and also found that although dealers are more than happy to sell towing packages, the lighter vechicles with smaller engines just don't have enough muscle to feel comfortable on highways or hills. My towing involves hills and Interstates, and my Ranger with the V-6 does fine. I think a bigger truck would be more than I need. Steve M-15 # 335 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Daniel Rich" <danielgrich@gmail.com> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 8:44 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: pickup for towing
I have been able to tow my M15 with my Honda Accord. But, the Accord is only rated to 1000 pounds. It tows the boat with ease, but as I say, my boat and trailer weigh 1600 pounds. So, it seems to me getting something
rated higher would make some sense, especially since with the Leaf I don't need another sedan. So a small truck seems like a good idea. What about a base model Ranger or Tacoma with the small engine? Aren't they still rated higher for towing?
Daniel On 5/7/2013 7:42 PM, George Iemmolo wrote:
Daniel
I towed my just purchased M15 from Pittsburg, PA to Valparaiso, IN last month with my 2006 Volvo S60 no problem
George Merry Helen II #602
-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Conbert Benneck Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 5:30 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: pickup for towing
On 07-May-13 4:28 PM, Daniel Rich wrote:
Hi Daniel,
I towed my M15 from Florida, where I bought it, to Connecticut, and then all over the place - Lake Champlain, Moosehead Lake, ME, the Chesapeake,, Florida, using originally a VW-GTI and later a VW-Jetta wagon with a VR6 engine and automatic transmission.
I never had a problem; towing; launching or retrieving the M15.
Connie
M15 #400 LEPPO
Montypals:
Gonna pick up a Nissan Leaf EV in a few weeks. As such, I am going to likely sell my Honda Accord. So, I'm thinking it might be nice to have a small pickup truck to tow my M15. Weight of boat and trailer is 1600 pounds. I know because I weighed it twice since I couldn't believe it the first time!
So, what would be a good used pickup that would have the capacity to tow this package? Would a used base Tacoma do it? Any thoughts here?
Daniel M15 Kestrel
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