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
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.
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.
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???????
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?
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.
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?
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.
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 offJust kidding. Widow Maker here I come!!!
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.
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