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Originally Posted by strat61caster
@ rice_classic What's the budget for a reliable tow vehicle and trailer to get the racecar to the track? |
I'm a cheapskate. I bought a 20' enclosed trailer from a fellow racer for $3800! Then I turned around and bought a 2003 Ford Expedition with the Big-Tow package that was somewhat neglected from a co-worker for $3800 (but needed $2k worth of love) and I was set! I wanted an Excursion but finding a good one was going to stretch my budget and finding a good condition Expedition for $3800 was something I couldn't pass up (it has a 8600lb towing capacity).
But I used to tow on the super cheap with a 1996 E150 Conversion van.. Yes, with the folding bed and TV and all. I could only tow an open deck trailer but I saved money at the track because I would sleep in the van.
But used V8 'Murican is your "tow-for-cheap" solution, just make sure whatever you choose has a tow-package such as better gearing, wired for trailer brakes and has engine/trans oil coolers.