Advantage to Big Tow Package?

[twaldron]

[quote=Bmosbacker]I anticipate ordering a new Titan either this summer or early fall, unless I decide to wait for the 2005 model.[quote]

If you wait until summer or early fall, you WILL be ordering a 2005.

[Warren]

Originally Posted by Bmosbacker

I anticipate ordering a new Titan either this summer or early fall, unless I decide to wait for the 2005 model.

Question, is there any advantage to ordering the Big Tow package based on how I will use the truck:

1. Commuting to and from the office
2. Occasional hauling stuff from Home Depot/Lowes
3. Deer hunting
4. I do not plan on towing anything in the new future.

However, are there stability, flexibility, resale advantages to the Big Tow package?

What about the off-road package--same questions. I will not be off roading except for the occasional trip to the woods on hunting trips.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!

If you're not in a hurry, you'd be wise to wait for the 2005...let them get the bugs out and offer some varied packages.

It doesn't sound like you need the Big Tow pkg. The thing I like least about it is the gear ratio change. The vehicle is smoother and more car like without it. Sounds like as little as you tow, the truck is plenty strong already. The big mirrors will get in the way, too.

[MZ3Cosmo]

Originally Posted by bestatchess

"So for only $600 you get the larger extendable mirrors, VDC system, Class IV hitch w/pre-wiring (9400/9500lb tow cap.), and transmission cooler."

And the transmission temperature gage and don't you also get a bigger battery?

I agree with you guys that the tow mirrors are awesome, I wish that I had them. but all Titans have a transmission cooler!!! The tow package only adds the cooler guage! That is why the standard truck without the tow package is rated @ 7500 lbs. The tow package includes a lower gearing (final ratio) which allows for the 9500 lbs towing capabilities.

I din't get the tow package for one reason. @ 60 mphs there is a 300 rpm diffrence between the trucks with and without the tow package. I travel a lot and that will eventually end up costing gas money. My boat is only around 3000 lbs and it is in Florida. (no mountains)! No need for lower gearing. Class IV hitch from my dealer is only 296.00 installs with bolts that I can handle. I will be buying one soon.

[outahere]

According to this thread, the tow package includes a larger radiator, and stiffer springs:
http://titantalk.com/forums/showthre...ht=tow+package

[Bayou Titan]

Bmosbacker,

Glad to hear from you again! I would suggest getting the Big Tow package. Generally, if something is not too expensive, I go ahead and get it. I would much rather have something and not use it often than have a dire need for something and don't have it. The Big Tow package is only $850.00. In the future you may want to tow something heavy. You may have a friend that buys a heavy boat or travel trailer and to share costs on an outing one of you might supply the truck and the other the RV. The truck will last you a long time and who knows what kind of toy you might want years from now. (right now I have the hots for a party barge) Also, the Big Tow package will help your resale. Another thing that gets my crawl; I HATE most of the aftermarket trailer hitches. They look real boxy, too much of the hitch shows, trailer wires show, etc. I know you can spend extra money to get past this, but most people don't want to because they've skimped on not getting it at time of purchase so they skimp again with aftermarket stuff.

[Quad T]

It's interesting to me you guys like the big side mirrors so much.

I plan to get the big tow package for sure, and I suspect one of the first things I will do is swap those huge things out and put on the standard smaller mirrors.

Although I will be towing about 4,500 pounds, I will only be doing it 4 to 6 times a year, and for the day to day driving the truck will get I find they create even larger blind spots right next to the base of the huge A-pillar.

Considering what you get in the big tow package I'm surprised it is only $600. I do however suspect the late introduction electronic locker for the rear differential may be added to this package and the price will go up.

[Doghouse]

Just wait until you back up with those huge mirrors. You can see!

I am able to tell where everything is behind me. I love the lower convex mirrors. I know when someone is in either of my blind spots. I do not know if I could go back to a truck without them.

[Quad T]

Believe me, I can understand their value, I just don't like the extra blind spot, and when I back up, it's not hard to just look right over the top of the car.

[MZ3Cosmo]

Originally Posted by Quad T

Believe me, I can understand their value, I just don't like the extra blind spot, and when I back up, it's not hard to just look right over the top of the car.

If your in the SouthEast I would be willing to trade with you and pay the dealer for the labor.!


Nice car (S2000) I almost bought one, love the revs but my better half wanted the Z-3 because she short and can see out better! Still I love to see her running aorund topless!