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Just wanted to see what everyone uses their truck for. I've got a 6x12 tandem axle enclosed Interstate cargo trailer that I use for work. Sometimes I will tow my Dad's '74 Beetle with a towbar when it breaks down. :banghead:

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I tow a flat 4X6 trailer with my atv on it, it might weigh 800lbs total if the atv is full of gas... lol.

 

Other than that, not too much towing. :banghead:

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Hey not fair! I tow a boat sometimes and a Willys other times...but it won't let me vote twice. Mostly my truck is used as a daily driver by my G/F, and I drive my mobile showroom.

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On the most regular basis I tow a 17' Jet sled. I also tow a 23' travel trailer,a 5x10 utility trailer, a 15' camoed duck boat, and a double axle flatbed car hauler. Of the 42K on my 2001,probably 50% or more is towing one of our toys.

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Usually just a BBQ Smoker... Sometimes a 2 horse trailer, sometimes a car trailer...

 

James.

 

 

 

 

That is one beautiful smoker. Makes me hungry just looking at it.

 

I'd like to volunteer to help at your next barbecue. Primarily, I'll volunteer to eat, but I'm also good at managing ribs. Can apply suace pretty well, too.

 

Just give me a date and place, and I'll be there. :seeya:

 

gnutruk

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