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k joseph	posted 10-17-2001 09:30 AM ET (US)         anyone know the total weight of 22 revenge with twin 120's ..looking to purchase used tow vehicle..need some ideas for vehicles.. thanks
Chap	posted 10-17-2001 09:40 AM ET (US)             Hello, I have an Outrage, no cuddy, with twin 120's. I tow it occassionally with my '96 Bronco, 5.8 with towing package(tranny cooler, front and rear anti-sway bars, OD override etc.). It is rated for 7000lbs. I would not tow my boat with anything less, the vehicle would suffer I think. I believe that a fullsize 4 door would be the ticket for extended use. I am considering some LevelLoad helper springs to handle the tongue weight. Your boat would be heavier I believe. Chap
dfmcintyre	posted 10-17-2001 07:49 PM ET (US)             We towed our 22 Outrage (lighter), ok with one of the 80's Cutlasses without a problem. With the Revenge being heavier to start with, plus twins, I'd lean toward a standard size pickup. With a standard size, you could forgo the more exotic hitch setups, just make sure the trailer has brakes and a towing package on the truck. One of the advantages of concentrating on a pickup, was that many of them came factory equipped with a medium weight towing package from the factory, where larger cars didn't, and therefore will need mods.
Peter	posted 10-17-2001 08:19 PM ET (US)             Your looking at about 3700lbs, not including trailer. You'll need a tow vehicle capable of towing 5000lbs. Most full frame SUV's are rated at at least 5000lbs towing. I tow my 22 Revenge on a tandem trailer with surge brakes using a V8 Explorer equipped with a Class III frame hitch. I don't tow it more than about 40 miles all year. If I were towing long distances or frequently, I'd consider getting a full size SUV like the Tahoe, Surburban, or Expedition.
k joseph	posted 10-17-2001 10:15 PM ET (US)             thanks gives me much needed info... a cutlass? i live in fla a few mths a year so need a dependable rig in the 10 -14 k range to haul a few miles...my search is on many thanks for suggestions
k joseph	posted 10-17-2001 10:15 PM ET (US)             thanks gives me much needed info... a cutlass? i live in fla a few mths a year so need a dependable rig in the 10 -14 k range to haul a few miles...my search is on many thanks for suggestions

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