I don't see you having any problems finding a 'correct' tow vehicle for your
P-19. When 'Wind Shadow' (#779) was being transported through mountain passes
along I-84 from Boise to <almost> Seattle, Wa. ----It was behind a 1993 Nissan
pickup truck. Littly bitty 2.4L 4cyl Nissan Pickup. I passed motorhomes,
semi-trucks, and an occasional elderly couple. Even going up the hills. It
wasn't _easy_ for the truck to pull it up the Blue Mountains, but never
dropped below 45. The only modification I have made is air-assisted shock
absorbers for the rear. 150lb tongue weight isn't much, but when it has a
hold of the rear-end by the very tail, I found the vehicle isn't as squirrely
with a more-solid hind end. I haven't had any traction problems on the ramps
here in the great northwest. But the majority of tow vehicles I see around
here are much larger pickup trucks, of the V8 variety. Towing their 25-30
foot noise&wave-makers.
Although I don't have any towing problems with the P-19, I wouldn't want
anything small than what I have to do the job...... I definately wouldn't
want a little VW Rabbit like the IM sales flier shows!!
Happy towing...
Russ deMent
Silverdale, WA
(Borrowing Grandpa's P-19)
In a message dated 1/18/99 2:28:30 PM Pacific Standard Time, bblohm@boi.hp.com
writes:
<< From what I've read here and there, mostly looking at towing
capacities, a 6 cylinder is the minimum I want. I'm also wondering
about wind hitting the boat and the vehicle being heavy enough to
contain the side pressure on the boat and not be blown out of
control. >>