How about this for towing?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4582956602
1994 Dodge Ram 2500 2WD 8.0L V10 |
Joe
Oct 17
2005
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| I remember that escapade. Believe it was in Alaska.
That 'original Skipper' was quite a piece of work.
I can't imagine why the 'cheap imitation' would want to pretend to be him. |
Don
Oct 18
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| Why am I not surprised? |
Dan
Oct 19
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| what
>>>>I've seen. Also, where I live gas is currently $2.54/gallon and diesel
fuel
>>>>is $3.25, which I suspect would negate some of the difference in fuel
>>>>economy. Other than the gas suckage, were there mechanical problems
with the
>>>>V10? Anyone have direct experience? I'm looking for something
inexpensive to
>>>>tow infrequently for relatively short distances. I have my own dock
where my
>>>>boat stays most of the summer, and my truck would undoubtedly spend
most of
>>>>its life parked in my driveway. I have no doubt that the V10 would get
gas
>>>>mileage similar to my boat's, but I'm not looking for a daily driver
here.
>>>
>>>Economics?
>>>
>>>6'7 mpg (on a good day) with the v-10 gas, or 18-20 mpg with the
>>>diesel.
>>>
>>>That cummins is a fantastic engine.
>>>
>>>many are reported with over 300,00 maintenance only miles.
>>
>>
>> Big whoop. I've got a Jeep closing in on that
>
> Why am I not surprised? LMAO......kevin does tend to let slip how he really is. |
P.
Oct 18
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| Economics? 6'7 mpg (on a good day) with the v-10 gas, or 18-20 mpg with the
diesel. That cummins is a fantastic engine. many are reported with over 300,00 maintenance only miles. |
tschnautz
Oct 18
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| And three transmissions, two front ends and a new body to replace the
one that rusted out. But I agree, great engine. |
Harry
Oct 18
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| Big whoop. I've got a Jeep closing in on that, and it's still
dependable. Starts every time I want to tow the boat, or utility
trailer. I wouldn't hesitate to start out for the left coast in it. |
atl_man2
Oct 18
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| Lunch was nice; Tenderised diseased body parts and lemon seasoning on top of gross giraffe
tail with apple extract, served in a gurgling double boiler containing
medium cooked avocado, dull specks of octopus, sardine gravy, a side of
scallion and a mug of hot gerbil serum. |
Harry.Krause
Oct 18
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| You sure? I'd hesitate heading for the left coast in anything. (Although San Diego is nice) Eisboch |
Eisboch
Oct 18
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| Then you'd be missing a lot. Cruising up to Glacier Bay and then on down
to La Paz, San Carlos and Mazatlan offer real cruising adventures. Life
experiences, not the same ol', same ol' that the ripoffs that East Coast
and Caribbean cruising has become. Are you aware of the steep rise in cruising fees imposed on the Bahamian
islands? They are out to rip Americans. Floriduh should charge Bahamian
residents a similar fee just for shopping on the mainland. --
Skipper |
Skipper
Oct 18
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| So you've read. |
Harry
Oct 18
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| Well yes, recently I've read that it's advisable to avoid certain
unscrupulous deadheads in the Seattle area...or as you call them,
diqueheads. --
Skipper |
Skipper
Oct 18
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| Why are you so concerned? You're not Skipper. And even the real Skipper
never had enough money to buy any sort of large cruising boat. I
remember the jerkwad regaling us about screwing some pathetic boatseller
out of a week's use of his boat, on the ruse that he wanted to buy the
clapped out old hulk. And, of course, that story was b.s., too. |
Harry
Oct 18
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| If that's your criteria, then no problem - that truck should do it for
you. As far as I know, the V-10 has a decent reputation - besides the fuel
deal that is. |
Shortwave
Oct 18
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| That's what we learned to drive on down in Fort Sill, OK! |
PocoLoco
Oct 18
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| The diesel version of this same truck tends to cost a lot more from what
I've seen. Also, where I live gas is currently $2.54/gallon and diesel fuel
is $3.25, which I suspect would negate some of the difference in fuel
economy. Other than the gas suckage, were there mechanical problems with the
V10? Anyone have direct experience? I'm looking for something inexpensive to
tow infrequently for relatively short distances. I have my own dock where my
boat stays most of the summer, and my truck would undoubtedly spend most of
its life parked in my driveway. I have no doubt that the V10 would get gas
mileage similar to my boat's, but I'm not looking for a daily driver here. |
Joe
Oct 18
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| That will tow what ever it is you are towing. OF course, you will need to tow a gas station too, but hey... |
Shortwave
Oct 18
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| Nah, go with this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Military-M35-General-Personnel-Carrier-Duece-2-1-2-Ton_W0QQitemZ4583225028QQcategoryZ80765QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem DSK |
DSK
Oct 17
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| Of course its a "rare find" they sucked so much gas, they're hard to
give away. the 5.9 Diesel is much more economical and has torque up the snoot. The diesel would be a better choice instead of that 6 mpg hog. |
tschnautz
Oct 17
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| ROTFL!!!!! |
Shortwave
Oct 18
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| If only that Cummins were in a decent truck... |
Harry
Oct 17
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