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Re: [A/S] 28' Excella Tow Vehicle Question



> Now I need to buy a tow vehicle.  What is the minimum requirements I 
> should be looking at?  1/2, 3/4 or 1 Ton?  Gas or diesel?  How 
> important is it to get a vehicle with a "tow package"?  How can you 
> tell on a used vehicle if it does have a "tow package"?>


Get a 3/4 ton gas or diesel... your choice. Diesel is more expensive, has 
more torque.  You want a tow package, I think all the 3/4 tons come with.  
Get a pickup with an extended or a crew cab. 

> 
> I'm a couple of years from retirement so usage will be limited for 
> awhile yet but I do want to use the trailer some.  So I'm leaning 
> towards looking at a used vehicle and keepin the price under $15,000.>


Gas.