Miles racked up on Tow Vehicle/Sled?

[Magnumb]

Tow Vehicle:
221,000 miles on a 1995 gas V8
Original motor and trans, no suspension work.
Major Repairs- 2 alternators, Water Pump, Intake gasket and oil cooler lines
About 2,500 miles per year towing
City MPG- 12.5
HWY- 14.5
Towing MPG- 8-10

Sled:
2,900 miles on a 2010 800cc
Repairs- Clutch rollers and vacuum check valve.

 

[indy_500]

If I still had my old truck I don't think there's be enough lines available for major repairs lol

 

[Deleted member 10829]

Tow vehicle is a 2004 Ford F150 Supercrew Lariat with 237,000 miles on it and I'm the original owner.
No engine or tranny work and it still doesn't use a quart of oil in 5,000 miles running semi-synthetic.
Replaced fuel pump and a couple of other minor things, otherwise only wear items.
I'm still on my third set of tires and I'm not afraid to drive it anywhere. I am thinking of upgrading soon but just love the truck!
Towed a 4 place enclosed fully loaded with 4 guys and gear up to Mass last year and it performed great.

Sled:
2012 600 Adventure with 1600 miles and 0 miles on new engine. I typically put on 2,000+ miles per winter.

 

[willey]

Tow vehicle is a 2004 Ford F150 Supercrew Lariat with 237,000 miles on it and I'm the original owner.
No engine or tranny work and it still doesn't use a quart of oil in 5,000 miles running semi-synthetic.
Replaced fuel pump and a couple of other minor things, otherwise only wear items.
I'm still on my third set of tires and I'm not afraid to drive it anywhere. I am thinking of upgrading soon but just love the truck!
Towed a 4 place enclosed fully loaded with 4 guys and gear up to Mass last year and it performed great.

Sled:
2012 600 Adventure with 1600 miles and 0 miles on new engine. I typically put on 2,000+ miles per winter.

How are your cab corners Mark?

 

[Deleted member 10829]

How are your cab corners Mark?

Not good! They are rusting out along with the bottom of my tailgate.

 

[willey]

I've got the same truck in a 05' and the driver side has a nice whole and I'm sure the passenger side will open up soon. Mines only got 96k. Love the truck otherwise.

 

[classic_rider]

1995 chev 3/4 ton 286000 miles still runs good mobil - 1 since new original motor and trans 2 alternaters,,,2water pumps ,,ball joints ,,,several exhausts cab corners still good,,,,,,,oil sprayed in doors and fenders yearly ,,,sold it to my buddys son ,,,he pulls his stock car with it........

 

[warner]

01 dodge 2500 , cummins with the 6 speed manuel trans..105,000 miles..all i do with the truck anymore is plow the drive , pull the camper and sleds around...awesome truck but it don't handle for sheet.seems like all i do is spend money on the thing tho, brake rotors, calipers , rusted out brake lines, rusted off dipstick tube.
sure ain't buyin a new one tho not for those prices, i'll be sitting on a milk crate wearing my sled gear to stay warm in the winter. ( body is rusting away)

 

[Cat600]

This is gonna be nothing for me.

Tow Vehicle:
~2,000 miles on a 2013 Ram 1500 Hemi
No repairs yet
towing average can be 0 - 600
City MPG- 15
HWY- 19.5
Towing MPG- 8-10

Sled:
800 miles on a 2010 F6 SP (and I bought it new in 2010 )
No repairs yet

 

[blutooth]

This thread was a real eye opener!

Tow Vehicle:
'05 Ram 3500 85,000 miles (only tows or hauls sled deck or truck camper
- Air bag rear suspension
- 35" Big wheels
- tinted windows
- Bilstein HD shocks at 80k (world of difference)
- regular fluid changes
- Hwy empty: 20 mpg; towing; 10-14 depending on load

Sled (out the door and waiting for new one next week):
'09 Summit X 146 1900 mi
- 1 lower a-arm (rock)
- steering post (bent on rollover)
- Boss seat
- tons of grip n rip braces
- clutch tower brace
- t-motion rear skid
- flexedge 2.5" track
- S36 front suspension
- Big John Clutch kit
- custom wrap (or stickers as my wife calls it)
- rear tunnel rack
- led tail light
- rebuilt shocks annually
- stiffer front shock springs
- Stiffer rear torsion springs
- RSI riser and fly carbon fiber bars
- vent kit
- powderhound skis
- Better boards running boards
- MBRP exhaust

At least I have my priorities straight! Hopefully I can keep the new ProRMK stock for a little while!

 

[Hoosier]

This thread was a real eye opener!

Tow Vehicle:
'05 Ram 3500 85,000 miles (only tows or hauls sled deck or truck camper
- Air bag rear suspension
- 35" Big wheels
- tinted windows
- Bilstein HD shocks at 80k (world of difference)
- regular fluid changes
- Hwy empty: 20 mpg; towing; 10-14 depending on load

Sled (out the door and waiting for new one next week):
'09 Summit X 146 1900 mi
- 1 lower a-arm (rock)
- steering post (bent on rollover)
- Boss seat
- tons of grip n rip braces
- clutch tower brace
- t-motion rear skid
- flexedge 2.5" track
- S36 front suspension
- Big John Clutch kit
- custom wrap (or stickers as my wife calls it)
- rear tunnel rack
- led tail light
- rebuilt shocks annually
- stiffer front shock springs
- Stiffer rear torsion springs
- RSI riser and fly carbon fiber bars
- vent kit
- powderhound skis
- Better boards running boards
- MBRP exhaust

At least I have my priorities straight! Hopefully I can keep the new ProRMK stock for a little while!

Why do you have 35" tires on a tow vehicle? Not being a smartass, just wondering what that does for it. If it's just because you like bigger tires, I totally understand that!

 

[blutooth]

Why do you have 35" tires on a tow vehicle? Not being a smartass, just wondering what that does for it. If it's just because you like bigger tires, I totally understand that!

My buddies were mad at the great gas mileage I was getting with the stock tires! Purely cosmetic and probably a little detrimental to fuel economy. I told myself I was getting too practical, had to mix it up a bit

 

[hothyfax]

mspease
1600 miles and a new motor? I have the same sled with 900 miles on mine.What happened if I may ask.

 

[firefighter1]

Tow vehicle:
2002 Chevy 2500 HD
86000 original owner
New oil cooler lines
Few miscellaneous wear and tear items
No rust yet
Did have dealer replace exhaust manifold bolts that broke off, sounded like a tractor for a few weeks
City 13
Hwy 15 maybe, never drive it without towing sled on hwy
Towing 8-10 sucks

Sled 2011 Renegade BC 800 etec
1900 trouble free miles
1 rear bumper and tail light where friend ran into me
Cable scratchers
Tunnel bag
Taller windshield, I know it doesn't look as nice but I've reached the age where comfort and warmth is more important than looking cool. That's why I don't put a lot of aftermarket parts on the sled anymore just run it stock. With two kids in activities,I'm just happy the wife lets me buy a new one every 4-5 years.

 

[Hoosier]

My buddies were mad at the great gas mileage I was getting with the stock tires! Purely cosmetic and probably a little detrimental to fuel economy. I told myself I was getting too practical, had to mix it up a bit

Looks good!

 

[Deleted member 10829]

At least I have my priorities straight! Hopefully I can keep the new ProRMK stock for a little while!

Let's see pic's of the ProRMK!

 

[Deleted member 10829]

PM'd you hothyfax!