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I think I NEED a Bigger truck!

LODFFB

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I pulled my fishhouse back out to my parents lakehouse and my Dodge Dakota 3.9L had all she could do to get her up to 55 mph. My house is pretty close to 2900 or 3000 lbs. Hope we get Ice soon. It will be its Fisrt time out. Does every body else for the most part have full size trucks?

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I have a Dakota as well, and I looked up the towing capacity in my owner’s manual. It appears the total weight capacity is at least 7800 lbs. (depending on your axle). I don't know what your vehicle weighs, but as long as it is not more than 4800 lbs, you are with in the vehicle capacity. The questions you should ask are: How often will I tow it? How far will I tow it? How much will it cost to get a full size truck? I think you are OK, but a transmission cooler may help it you tow it a long way. Maybe when it comes time to buy a new vehicle, you may want to get a full sized truck, but I would not do it just for the ice house.

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I had upgraded for a S-10 short box to a Dodge Dakota Extended cab when the wife started working after we had our son. He goes with me in the truck which is fine but now with our 6 mth old daughter Its too small. It sucks when I have to Swap vehicles with hte wife to pick up the kids every other week. I am hoping for an Avalanche if I can find one for $12 to $13K But I'm not sure that will happen.

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LODFFB, I've got an extended cab F-150 and I haul all 3 of my kids around in it. Just got back from a 550 mile trip with all 3 in the back seat. Granted, it's not as nice as hauling them around in my wifes van, but it does work. =)

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