On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:31:17 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

I have a 2005 version of that same truck and it will barely tow my
Ranger 20' 200 C center console - boat, engine, trailer weigh in at
just over 5,000 lbs. I get 5 mpg on average over 900 miles of towing
just last week and the average speed was 50 mph.

Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck.


Hmmm. Apples and oranges, but when I pull Yo Ho, I get about 12 mpg
with my V8 SUV. I think we are pulling about the same weight, too.

Of course it does.

You are the master.

My old 24 ft cuddy cabin runabout weighed a little over 5,000 lbs,
6300 lbs with aluminum trailer. We trailered it 1400 miles from CT to
FL behind my 4.7L V8 Tundra, averaging 9 mph at interstate highway
speeds of 65 to 70 mph.

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:31:17 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

I have a 2005 version of that same truck and it will barely tow my
Ranger 20' 200 C center console - boat, engine, trailer weigh in at
just over 5,000 lbs. I get 5 mpg on average over 900 miles of towing
just last week and the average speed was 50 mph.

Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck.


Hmmm. Apples and oranges, but when I pull Yo Ho, I get about 12 mpg
with my V8 SUV. I think we are pulling about the same weight, too.

Of course it does.

You are the master.

My old 24 ft cuddy cabin runabout weighed a little over 5,000 lbs,
6300 lbs with aluminum trailer. We trailered it 1400 miles from CT to
FL behind my 4.7L V8 Tundra, averaging 9 mph at interstate highway
speeds of 65 to 70 mph.


Funny you mention the Tundra. I've been resisting an itch to go trade the
little Ranger in on one. If I cave, I'll go for the 5.7 liter engine (381
hp). It actually is rated to get better mpg than the 4.7 liter, although
not by much.

So far, I've successfully resisted the urge. The little Ranger does
everything I need for now. But ... damn it's tough when you get bored and
need a new toy.

Eisboch

On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:44:26 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

Funny you mention the Tundra. I've been resisting an itch to go trade the
little Ranger in on one. If I cave, I'll go for the 5.7 liter engine (381
hp). It actually is rated to get better mpg than the 4.7 liter, although
not by much.

So far, I've successfully resisted the urge. The little Ranger does
everything I need for now. But ... damn it's tough when you get bored and
need a new toy.

I call it my cowboy cadillac. They really are a nice civilized truck
- quiet, comfortable, efficient, well finished, etc. I got an "ARE"
fitted cap, painted to match, so it ends up looking like a big sport
utility. I would have gotten the 5.7L but it was not available when I
bought mine. The 4.7L has plenty of power for everything I do
however. Cruising at 75 mph lightly loaded it is only turning about
2500 RPM. Pulling a trailerand boat at 70 with overdrive locked out,
it turns about 3200. I got mine with 4wd, off road package, and
trailer towing option.

On Jul 30, 10:44*am, "Eisboch" wrote:
"Wayne.B" wrote in message

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On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:31:17 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

I have a 2005 version of that same truck and it will barely tow my
Ranger 20' 200 C center console - boat, engine, trailer weigh in at
just over 5,000 lbs. *I get 5 mpg on average over 900 miles of towing
just last week and the average speed was 50 mph.

Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck.

Hmmm. Apples and oranges, but when *I pull Yo Ho, I get about 12 mpg
with my V8 SUV. I think we are pulling about the same weight, too.

Of *course it does.

You are the master.

My old 24 ft cuddy cabin runabout weighed a little over 5,000 lbs,
6300 lbs with aluminum trailer. *We trailered it 1400 miles from CT to
FL behind my 4.7L V8 Tundra, averaging 9 mph at interstate highway
speeds of 65 to 70 mph.

Funny you mention the Tundra. * I've been resisting an itch to go trade the
little Ranger in on one. *If I cave, I'll go for the 5.7 liter engine (381
hp). * It actually is rated to get better mpg than the 4.7 liter, although
not by much.

So far, I've successfully resisted the urge. *The little Ranger does
everything I need for now. * But ... damn it's tough when you get bored and
need a new toy.

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I had to trade my Ranger in. I had the one seat cab and at 5'7" I felt
confined not being able to move the seat back any. My wife couldn't
sit in it for long either.. It was just too small. Nice truck, had he
v6 and got **** for mileage...

On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:44:26 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:31:17 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

I have a 2005 version of that same truck and it will barely tow my
Ranger 20' 200 C center console - boat, engine, trailer weigh in at
just over 5,000 lbs. I get 5 mpg on average over 900 miles of towing
just last week and the average speed was 50 mph.

Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck.


Hmmm. Apples and oranges, but when I pull Yo Ho, I get about 12 mpg
with my V8 SUV. I think we are pulling about the same weight, too.

Of course it does.

You are the master.

My old 24 ft cuddy cabin runabout weighed a little over 5,000 lbs,
6300 lbs with aluminum trailer. We trailered it 1400 miles from CT to
FL behind my 4.7L V8 Tundra, averaging 9 mph at interstate highway
speeds of 65 to 70 mph.


Funny you mention the Tundra. I've been resisting an itch to go trade the
little Ranger in on one. If I cave, I'll go for the 5.7 liter engine (381
hp). It actually is rated to get better mpg than the 4.7 liter, although
not by much.

So far, I've successfully resisted the urge. The little Ranger does
everything I need for now. But ... damn it's tough when you get bored and
need a new toy.

Eisboch


Don't think we didn't notice that you waited until JimH left to start
talking about a new toy!

I think my wife would be happy if we never used the travel trailer, as long
as it stayed in the driveway where she could go 'decorate' it.

"John H." wrote in message
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On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:44:26 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:31:17 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

I have a 2005 version of that same truck and it will barely tow my
Ranger 20' 200 C center console - boat, engine, trailer weigh in at
just over 5,000 lbs. I get 5 mpg on average over 900 miles of towing
just last week and the average speed was 50 mph.

Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck.


Hmmm. Apples and oranges, but when I pull Yo Ho, I get about 12 mpg
with my V8 SUV. I think we are pulling about the same weight, too.

Of course it does.

You are the master.

My old 24 ft cuddy cabin runabout weighed a little over 5,000 lbs,
6300 lbs with aluminum trailer. We trailered it 1400 miles from CT to
FL behind my 4.7L V8 Tundra, averaging 9 mph at interstate highway
speeds of 65 to 70 mph.


Funny you mention the Tundra. I've been resisting an itch to go trade
the
little Ranger in on one. If I cave, I'll go for the 5.7 liter engine (381
hp). It actually is rated to get better mpg than the 4.7 liter, although
not by much.

So far, I've successfully resisted the urge. The little Ranger does
everything I need for now. But ... damn it's tough when you get bored
and
need a new toy.

Eisboch


Don't think we didn't notice that you waited until JimH left to start
talking about a new toy!

I think my wife would be happy if we never used the travel trailer, as
long
as it stayed in the driveway where she could go 'decorate' it.

She's seen you drive!

On Jul 30, 4:33*pm, "Don White" wrote:
"John H." wrote in message

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On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:44:26 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:31:17 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

I have a 2005 version of that same truck and it will barely tow my
Ranger 20' 200 C center console - boat, engine, trailer weigh in at
just over 5,000 lbs. *I get 5 mpg on average over 900 miles of towing
just last week and the average speed was 50 mph.

Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck.

Hmmm. Apples and oranges, but when *I pull Yo Ho, I get about 12 mpg
with my V8 SUV. I think we are pulling about the same weight, too.

Of *course it does.

You are the master.

My old 24 ft cuddy cabin runabout weighed a little over 5,000 lbs,
6300 lbs with aluminum trailer. *We trailered it 1400 miles from CT to
FL behind my 4.7L V8 Tundra, averaging 9 mph at interstate highway
speeds of 65 to 70 mph.

Funny you mention the Tundra. * I've been resisting an itch to go trade
the
little Ranger in on one. *If I cave, I'll go for the 5.7 liter engine (381
hp). * It actually is rated to get better mpg than the 4.7 liter, although
not by much.

So far, I've successfully resisted the urge. *The little Ranger does
everything I need for now. * But ... damn it's tough when you get bored
and
need a new toy.

Eisboch

Don't think we didn't notice that you waited until JimH left to start
talking about a new toy!

I think my wife would be happy if we never used the travel trailer, as
long
as it stayed in the driveway where she could go 'decorate' it.

She's seen you drive!- Hide quoted text -

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Yeah, and I am guessing he has seen her spend... Those little barn
stars and portable garden gnomes cost a bunch ya' know...

Don White wrote:
"John H." wrote in message
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On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:44:26 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:31:17 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

I have a 2005 version of that same truck and it will barely tow my
Ranger 20' 200 C center console - boat, engine, trailer weigh in at
just over 5,000 lbs. I get 5 mpg on average over 900 miles of towing
just last week and the average speed was 50 mph.

Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck.

Hmmm. Apples and oranges, but when I pull Yo Ho, I get about 12 mpg
with my V8 SUV. I think we are pulling about the same weight, too.
Of course it does.

You are the master.
My old 24 ft cuddy cabin runabout weighed a little over 5,000 lbs,
6300 lbs with aluminum trailer. We trailered it 1400 miles from CT to
FL behind my 4.7L V8 Tundra, averaging 9 mph at interstate highway
speeds of 65 to 70 mph.

Funny you mention the Tundra. I've been resisting an itch to go trade
the
little Ranger in on one. If I cave, I'll go for the 5.7 liter engine (381
hp). It actually is rated to get better mpg than the 4.7 liter, although
not by much.

So far, I've successfully resisted the urge. The little Ranger does
everything I need for now. But ... damn it's tough when you get bored
and
need a new toy.

Eisboch

Don't think we didn't notice that you waited until JimH left to start
talking about a new toy!

I think my wife would be happy if we never used the travel trailer, as
long
as it stayed in the driveway where she could go 'decorate' it.

She's seen you drive!



Worse, she probably doesn't want to be sleeping in that small a space
with one of the Seven Pustules.

On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:36:22 -0400, hk wrote:

Don White wrote:
"John H." wrote in message
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On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:44:26 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...

On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:31:17 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

I have a 2005 version of that same truck and it will barely tow my
Ranger 20' 200 C center console - boat, engine, trailer weigh in at
just over 5,000 lbs. I get 5 mpg on average over 900 miles of towing
just last week and the average speed was 50 mph.

Do what you will, but you need a bigger truck.

Hmmm. Apples and oranges, but when I pull Yo Ho, I get about 12 mpg
with my V8 SUV. I think we are pulling about the same weight, too.
Of course it does.

You are the master.
My old 24 ft cuddy cabin runabout weighed a little over 5,000 lbs,
6300 lbs with aluminum trailer. We trailered it 1400 miles from CT to
FL behind my 4.7L V8 Tundra, averaging 9 mph at interstate highway
speeds of 65 to 70 mph.

Funny you mention the Tundra. I've been resisting an itch to go trade
the
little Ranger in on one. If I cave, I'll go for the 5.7 liter engine (381
hp). It actually is rated to get better mpg than the 4.7 liter, although
not by much.

So far, I've successfully resisted the urge. The little Ranger does
everything I need for now. But ... damn it's tough when you get bored
and
need a new toy.

Eisboch

Don't think we didn't notice that you waited until JimH left to start
talking about a new toy!

I think my wife would be happy if we never used the travel trailer, as
long
as it stayed in the driveway where she could go 'decorate' it.

She's seen you drive!



Worse, she probably doesn't want to be sleeping in that small a space
with one of the Seven Pustules.

That pustule problem must be driving you crazy. Get some help. Any
dermatologist could probably help you out.

Is this what your problem looks like?

http://tinyurl.com/5hqyds

You know, you were quite overweight last time I saw you. The size of your
fingers indicates you've not lost much. I'll bet if you went on a diet, did
some exercise, quit putting so many hours on that boat, and dropped a
couple inches in girth, you'd find the pustule problem go away.

On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:45:40 GMT, John H.
wrote:

You know, you were quite overweight last time I saw you. The size of your
fingers indicates you've not lost much. I'll bet if you went on a diet, did
some exercise, quit putting so many hours on that boat, and dropped a
couple inches in girth, you'd find the pustule problem go away.

Does he waddle when he walks? That would explain a lot.