Mud Bogs, Tough Trails, Desert Races, etc.

Jaybr · 03-18-2006, 07:31 PM

I see all these post about the races at the stoplight, but hey these are trucks not hotrods. I want to see some post of people actually doing truck stuff better than the competition. I've had my share of fast cars that would smoke the titan, but I wouldn't take them offroad or tow a trailer with them.

Wes3 · 03-18-2006, 07:53 PM

Towed a load of topsoil for a buddy to his house this past Thursday.
Trailer=3,000lbs. Load=1,970lbs. Total=4,970lbs.

Tow distance = 25 miles. Titan did not even break a sweat. Smooooth.
Did not notice trailer's presence at all when moving.

This is a great truck. People always ask me about it...even at traffic lights.

Wes

Doghouse · 03-23-2006, 12:01 PM

5 mesquite trees from Tx to VA
2 walnut trees 40 miles
1500 bft persimmon in the truck, 3000 bft walnut/cherry/persimmon on trailer

Not a problem with any of it. I also had to pull my friends truck attached to a cherry tree accross the stream and into the field when he got stuck trying to get a tree. Why doesn't everyone talk about that? Not everyone purchased a truck to use as a truck. If it does not have a dent, it is not used as a truck!

Heavysled · 03-23-2006, 02:51 PM

Pulled my dad's 21 foot ranger bass boat fully loaded on a 80 mile round trip, through hilly and curvy roads with a 55 mph speed limit.
Boat hull weight-1900 lbs
250hp Yamaha - 540lbs
3 24volt batteries - 150 lbs (estimate)
Dual Axle trailer - 1000 lbs (estimate)
Fishing gear (trolling motor, tackle, rods, etc.) - 300lbs (estimate)
50 gallons of fuel - 400lbs
Total weight - 4300 lbs (not including weight of oil reservoir and full on board ice chest; or additional electronics, seats, etc.)

Had plenty of pulling power..actually passed someone between curves going uphill because they were driving 40 in a 55. Drove like a dream. Held steady at 55 mph and didnt miss a beat. Only had to downshift once on a pretty steep incline. I was very happy with the Titan's performance.

Jaybr · 03-23-2006, 04:10 PM

My longest tow trip was from VA to Glamis (socal) towing a 21' enclosed trailer loaded with 4 quads, fuel, parts, camping gear, etc. Estimate the trailer at 6000+ and the back of the truck was loaded down too. Got pulled in Arizona running 83 mph, so the truck obviously pulled it fine.

*SilverQShip* · 03-23-2006, 04:23 PM

this thing takes all of my friends to the snow and back without breaking a sweat. Also 115 in the rain against some dodge ram hemi wasnt a problem either. Dude if your trucks go balls most people will go fast in it and yes it is a hot rod so there.