1992 Isuzu Rodeo,1978 19ft Challenger, and San V hill

[N02 Chevelle]

I have a 1992 Isuzu Rode with a 3.1 v6 and a 5 speed. I'm towing my 19 foot Challenger with a 454 bbc and dom jet. Do you think I'll make it up san V hill? Do you think I'll make it up the launch ramp when the day is done? I only have 1 wheel drive but it does have 30's with some agressive tread. I'm hopeing I'll make it. Any advice would be grand

[code8]

that is one steep hill. i don't think i would chance it with the family inside going up in a v6. i know it's a small boat but gas/gear is heavy. if you try it, try to get a running start. i hate for you to bog down in the middle on a turn and have to try to back down it. it's not safe with the cliff next to you. i had a full size dodge with a v8 and it pulled it ok with our boat. i wouldn't want to chance it with anything smaller in my truck.

[N02 Chevelle]

No family. It is a pretty burly hill. My truck can crawl pretty good in 1st. I think I'm gonna find a couple hills around here and stop in the middle of them to see if I can restart.

[code8]

No family. It is a pretty burly hill. My truck can crawl pretty good in 1st. I think I'm gonna find a couple hills around here and stop in the middle of them to see if I can restart.
Good idea!!!! Be safe. Also there's the river only 3 hours away from us. Weekend trip???????

[N02 Chevelle]

So I went up a couple big hills. I stopped about half way up and then restarted. It didn't do half bad. Of course I really had to play with the clutch but all worked out. Any suggestions on the launch ramp?

[boats&bars]

No offense but rent a 1/2 ton truck . your v6 suv is probably your daily driver
and tow bills will by far be more than renting a truck.

[N02 Chevelle]

I'm not old enough to rent a truck. Since you guys think San V is too much, how does the launch ramp and trip to El Cap look. Are they pretty steep?

[FryJet]

It will do it. Just leave it in first and head up the hill and dont shift. I had the same boat, its light and wont be a problem for the Rodeo on that hill.
F.J.

[N02 Chevelle]

It will do it. Just leave it in first and head up the hill and dont shift. I had the same boat, its light and wont be a problem for the Rodeo on that hill.
F.J.
Thanks F.J. I figured I could do it. I think as a last resort I'll pull the air filter off:D Just kidding. Widow Maker here I come!!!

[code8]

El Cap. will be a lot eaiser for your rodeo/v6. I recommend going there first. If all else fails, you could always prerun San Vin. with out the boat and get a feel for it. -Good Luck and be safe!:)
Also, a lot of jet boats (including me) go to Martinez lake in Yuma AZ. Again, it's only 3 hours away and well worth the drive. A bunch of us are heading out this weekend (Julu 13-15th) for a weekend trip.

[Run_em_Hard]

The great thing about the 1992 Rodeo is that is the only year they put a chevy motor in it. They do make some decent power.

[Dan Lorenze]

I owned an 88' S10 Blazer with the 2.8 V6 for 15 years and towed my 21' jetboat everywhere, it's all I had but it pulled fine. It's all about momentum.

[Trash]

Let me be the one dissenting vote. I've gotten stopped cold in my tracks up that very hill with a 93 Ford Explorer after a running start, 1st gear, pedal to the floor run. Ranger had to shut down the road to allow me to back down. Front wheels would skid when I applied the brakes while backing down hill. It was not fun. I was towing a 21' which weighs in just shy of 5k. I know your load is probably lighter.
One week later I bought a brand new full size Bronco with 351. It worked much better. I now use a 2000 Excursion with 7.3L PSD. Boats and trucks; you can never have too much power. That hill is hell on transmissions.