I use a Saab 9-3. I used a 2001 and a 2004. Tows without problem. I have covered mountain passes. I get around 20mpg towing and around 30 mpg the rest of the time. I should also mention that the Saab is much nicer to drive than any pickup or van. greg gorchels On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 4:58 PM, stevetrapp <stevetrapp@q.com> wrote: I have found that my older Ford Ranger V-6 tows my M-15 OK. Tried to tow it with my newer Subaru Forester, but the Subaru does not seem to have enough muscle to do the job on steep launch ramps or steep hills. Although the Subaru is an easier hitch connection for short trips on level terrain. I would be skeptical about the advertisements of some smaller cars, just because they advertise doesn't mean their marketing department has ever really tried to be the slow vehicle with impatient traffic behind it. Steve M-15 # 335 South Puget Sound ----- Original Message ----- From: <speedernut2@gmail.com> To: "Tyler Heerwagen" <theerwagen@yahoo.com>; "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 2:32 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Vehicle for towing an M17?
I would say a lot depends on where you are planning to tow.
Drop down a gear and most vehicles will move it down the road. At least for short trips
Stopping the rig while coming down a steep hill in the rain from 60 per might be another story.
Other tasks the car will be called on to perform will also enter in.
I loved pulling my 15 with a 3/4 4x4 chevy with an 8.1 and Allison. Way overkill, but I needed it for plowing and pulling my RV.
Just sold that and bought a 2wd van w/ 6.0. (12 in town, 18 @ 65 solo) I can camp in the van, carry canoes or kayaks and still pull the RV or bote.
This year we will probably day trip the 15 behind mama's 4runner at least part of the time just to have 4wd at the ramp.
One thing that usually doesn't get mentioned: the bigger the tow, the less mileage you drop towing. Most folks haul kids around town a lot more than they tow a boat, so those elements necessarily factor in higher.
HTH
Mike in MI (mostly white here yet)
-----Original Message----- From: Tyler Heerwagen Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 3:30 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: M_Boats: Vehicle for towing an M17?
I know this may be a re-hash of an old topic, but can any of you opine on the needs for towing an M17? Want a vehicle with sufficient margin. Any recommendations or lessons learned appreciated. Thanks Tyler Heerwagen
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