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Old 08-05-2011, 04:50 PM
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I have a 2002 F350 dually Crew Cab, 7.3. I tow a race car (Mustang) on an open trailer. Had that puppy since new and am not about to sell it. Just a few weeks ago I picked up two pallets of block wall blocks. One trip, try doing that in the X.

Although I must say the truck now gets a lot less use as the X handles most of anything I want to carry.
 
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Old 08-05-2011, 05:22 PM
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yeah i have a '91 f-250 4x4 i use for hauling nasty stuff or big stuff. i also plow snow with it in the winter.

but i have a utility trailer also that i've been using some as of recent.
 
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Old 08-05-2011, 06:02 PM
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No truck here, just can't justify it when the 5x10 ft trailer works just as well and has a ramp.
 
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Old 08-05-2011, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Misky6.0
It's way cheaper to have a small trailer than
to own another vehicle.
insurance is like $45/year for the trailer!
We have 6x8 ft PJ Utility w/2' wire side ($1500)
and it's great for hauling things with our Jeep in CO.
Here's a pic of our Jeep & trailer @ work.
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You could also consider a hitch-mounted carry-all
they run about $100 @ Northern Tool & most auto places. If you have < 500 lbs to put in.
No insurance needed here on a trailer unless it's it over 10,000lbs.
 
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Old 08-05-2011, 08:05 PM
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I've owned at least 10 pickups over the years. Just sold my last one a week ago.

With three kids, we need the interior room and I aint driving no mini-van. I have three trailers of various sizes to use for hauling stuff.
 
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Old 08-05-2011, 08:52 PM
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Up until I gave my '03 F150 to my daughter a few months back, I had three trucks. The '03 F150 and the two listed in my sig, a '99 Lightning a my daily driver, a '02 F250.

I also have a 4x8 utility trailer and a 6x10 dump trailer.

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Old 08-05-2011, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Stewart_H
Up until I gave my '03 F150 to my daughter a few months back, I had three trucks. The '03 F150 and the two listed in my sig, a '99 Lightning a my daily driver, a '02 F250.

I also have a 4x8 utility trailer and a 6x10 dump trailer.

Stewart
I miss my dump trailer.
 
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Old 08-06-2011, 09:59 AM
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We have trucks laying around all over that I can use if need be. Also have a 6x8 trailer and my 7x18 car hauler trailer if need be. My most used beater truck though is the 90 F250 plow truck.

 
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Old 08-06-2011, 10:22 AM
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Well I have a very small hitch haul that I used on my Kawasaki Prarie so that could work for gas cans and coolers and such. Then I have the 5x14 ramp gate single axle trailer for most general hauling then there's the trailer that makes me need another truck of some kind, the 20' bumper pull equipment trailer that I use for my old car hauler. It's just too much for my F150 with a 20' 1959 Cadillac on there.

With twins on the way I figured an Excursion would be a great all purpose truck for me. Just worried I would miss the pickup. But my F150 has a bed cover so it's not unlike having a big SUV anyway I guess.

Sounds like I need to keep the hunt on for an Excursion. Thanks for the input guys!
 
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Old 08-06-2011, 10:25 AM
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Vrinner, nice SVO collection! I also have a daily driver 84 but that's my only one. :-(
 
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I had a '97 F150 4x4 (5.4) when I bought the Ex. The pickup has remained my daily driver and I take the Excursion when we're on the road or I'm pulling the boat.

I put a fairly expensive ($900) BakFlip tonneau cover on the pickup several years ago. It encloses the bed, makes it nearly waterproof, and locks via the tailgate lock. Since I maintain a number of rental properties, I love having some place to put sheets of plywood, paint, shingles, debris, tools, etc. Yeah, it costs more than a trailer, but I don't see myself giving up the truck and turning the Ex into a daily driver.
 
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Old 08-07-2011, 12:43 PM
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Vrinner, nice SVO collection! I also have a daily driver 84 but that's my only one. :-(
Thanks. SVO are great cars, underated but are becoming more recognized by the Mustang community as rare collectables.
 
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Old 08-07-2011, 02:47 PM
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I have A Ex and thats for haulin' the Family and A Super Duty for all that god damn shopping at BJ's lol ....but doesn't matter which 1 I drive because they both have identical engines and Flowmaster kits
 
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Just sold my 1989 F150 XLT Lariat. the guy is coming to get it in the morning! $1200 richer and I will probably pick up a small utility trailer.
 
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I got a 2001 F-150 v-6 Regular Cab with Lightning Trim and Rousch Suspension. Its my GAS SAVER... I just got it last week... I know Titanic (Excursion) is Happy she's no longer my Daily driver but my WEEKEND WARRIOR..... Its nice to fill up $60 every week and a half. As to $160 Every week...

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