Gas or Deisel Truck ?

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Chris:  The tow dolly weighs nothing, its small size causes it to jacknife 
quicker backing up.
The flat bed is around 1,000 lbs which is noticable extra weight.  The Ryder 
aluminum flatbed is lighter.  The dual axle of the flatbed resists backing up 
jacknifes only because the turning radius is bigger IMHO.
Quatrro mandates a flatbed.  A FWD 5K could go tow dolly. IMHO
-Scott by BOSTON

> From: Chris Thorp <>
> I would suggest the diesel.  They get better mileage and have more 
> towing power.  I've driven a large (24' interior length) gasoline truck, 
> and it wasn't fun.  The diesels have been much better.
> 
> I'm glad that you're using a car carrier and not a tow dolly.  Tow 
> dollys are very hard on the vehicle that is being towed and they can't 
> be backed up (unlike the flatbed).
> -Chris
>