What is your fishing vehicle ? 2024
GeekFisher reply :
I was just wondering what is y'all fishing vehicles. I personnally use an old Jeep Liberty 2003. It has a ceiling rod rack and a load bar to help load my kayak on the roof rack. I put A/T tires as I often fish back country... It is also has a hitch so I can pull my yak trailer or the 12ft aluminium boat.
What about yours ?
MN Fisher reply :
2001 Chevy Silverado LS, Extended Cab. More than enough 'oomph' to tow my canoe as it's equipped with the towing package.
A-Jay reply :
2018 GMC Pick Up ~ 8100 miles
A-Jay
Koz reply :
2013 Genesis Coupe is my ride. I have to fold down the rear seats to get my rods in the car. It won’t go off road, tow a boat, or hold a kayak but it’s fast and it’s paid for. I’m traveling and don’t have a photo of my own car but the pic below is the same year and Parabolica Blue color.
CarpCasey reply :
2008 sebring hand me down from my wife. I put a hitch on it to pull my pond boat and I get about 28 mpg
Bluebasser86 reply :
2008 Toyota Tundra SR5. Truck has 134k miles on it, made my last payment on it last month ????
MassYak85 reply :
2008 Toyota 4Runner. Currently new-to-me but I've been able to get my old kayak racks on the roof and can throw my kayak up there. It came with a towing package which hopefully someday I'll be able to afford to use haha. But the seats fold flat so there's plenty of cargo room and I could sleep in the back if needed. I managed to rig some bungie chords and tie downs to hold all my rods inside against the roof.
Russ E reply :
2016 chevy colorado Z71 with the towing package. It pulls my little 2017 ranger easily.
It has 36,000 miles Both are paid for, which is a nice feeling.
GeekFisher reply :
Seems like most of you are going fishing with their daily drivers !
Here is my ???? machine:
slonezp reply :
On 7/7/2019 at 12:13 PM, Bluebasser86 said:2008 Toyota Tundra SR5. Truck has 134k miles on it, made my last payment on it last month ????
I got 200k out of mine before I traded her in. Bought her new. Lots of little pesky problems, plus the bed was rusting up from the bottom. Current ride is a 2017 SuperDuty gasser. First year of the SuperDuty with an aluminum body. No more rust.
Hammer 4 reply :
2003 Chevy Duramax, 600 hp diesel, 8 foot bed holds a lot of gear.. Wheels and other goodies have been updated. Old pic..
Fishes in trees reply :
I have a 1998 Ford Explorer Sport (the 2 door model) and it pulls a 2002 LOWE 180 WT ok. I've got 120,000 miles on it, pretty much all fishing miles. I have a different car I drive to work in..
Pickle_Power reply :
2004 Colorado that always contains at least 2 rods and a dozen Plano's. It is also my daily driver.
Kyle S reply :
2010 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 TRD off road. The little truck that could...
scaleface reply :
2015 Ram .
livin2fish reply :
1994 F150
tander reply :
2003 Nissan Frontier with a little over 100,000 miles pulls my 1996 17ft Lowe pretty well.
flatcreek reply :
2013 GMC Sierra 4x4
GeekFisher reply :
On 7/7/2019 at 3:05 PM, Fishes in trees said:I have a 1998 Ford Explorer Sport (the 2 door model) and it pulls a 2002 LOWE 180 WT ok. I've got 120,000 miles on it, pretty much all fishing miles. I have a different car I drive to work in..
I have a Rio 5 for my daily commuting to work since the old Jeep has a real bad gas mileage...
Way north bass guy reply :
Just traded in my 2012 Ram last month for a 2019 Ram 1500 sport. It’s a beautiful truck that rides like a dream and I don’t even feel my 18’6” boat on the back. As a stonemason by trade, it’ll haul a fair good load of rock too!
MN Fisher reply :
On 7/7/2019 at 1:18 PM, GeekFisher said:Seems like most of you are going fishing with their daily drivers !
Well, when you can only afford to have one vehicle, you get one that's multi-purpose.
scaleface reply :
15 Ram 4x4 . Its why none of my rods are over 7'0" they wont fit diagonally in the bed .
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GeekFisher reply :
On 7/7/2019 at 9:05 PM, MN Fisher said:Well, when you can only afford to have one vehicle, you get one that's multi-purpose.
Gas price south of the border also help making this happen 
I also wouldn't like to scratch/break anything more recent than my old Jeep Liberty. It has its fair share of trail to lake x scars !
On 7/7/2019 at 12:18 PM, MassYak85 said:2008 Toyota 4Runner. Currently new-to-me but I've been able to get my old kayak racks on the roof and can throw my kayak up there. It came with a towing package which hopefully someday I'll be able to afford to use haha. But the seats fold flat so there's plenty of cargo room and I could sleep in the back if needed. I managed to rig some bungie chords and tie downs to hold all my rods inside against the roof.
My ceiling rack is made of a broom handle and bungees and it works beautifully as long as the rods are 7'3" or less 
keagbassr reply :
Recently acquired 2010 silverado with 74000 miles. Yes my daily driver as I'd rather have my second house in Maine than a second vehicle in mass.
Johnbt reply :
'16 4Runner Trail Premium & a '14 1648 Grizzly.
What I really want some days... (taken near Cape Hatteras.)
GeekFisher reply :
Just to make things clear, my comment about most guys going fishing with their daily drivers wasn't negative at all. I am just a bit surprised !
MN Fisher reply :
On 7/7/2019 at 10:47 PM, GeekFisher said:Just to make things clear, my comment about most guys going fishing with their daily drivers wasn't negative at all. I am just a bit surprised !
Surprised that not everyone has the disposable income to afford more than one vehicle?
Glaucus reply :
I can either have an arsenal of nice gear, too much but not enough tackle, and one vehicle, or very little gear and nothing nice, too little tackle, and two vehicles (a fishing specific vehicle). I wisely chose the former. Until my kids are grown and moved out, I'll be stuck with just a family vehicle and a kayak, no boat and no fishing truck or jeep. Which isn't all bad at all.
LonnieP reply :
2001 Silverado. 318,000 miles and still runs great.
MN Fisher reply :
On 7/7/2019 at 11:18 PM, LonnieP said:2001 Silverado. 318,000 miles and still runs great.
Ya, my '01 is the same way. When I got it in 2017 with 197k already on it, the previous owner had taken such good care of it that CarFax valued it at +$1000 over KBB. Of course I snatched it up - using the insurance money from my previous truck (the other driver was found at fault).
GeekFisher reply :
On 7/7/2019 at 11:02 PM, MN Fisher said:Surprised that not everyone has the disposable income to afford more than one vehicle?
Gas is close to the equivalent of 4USD/gallon here. Having two vehicle is actually saving me money since I have at least 65 miles a day to drive and the small car is making close to 3 times the mileage.
MN Fisher reply :
On 7/7/2019 at 11:17 PM, Glaucus said:I can either have an arsenal of nice gear, too much but not enough tackle, and one vehicle, or very little gear and nothing nice, too little tackle, and two vehicles (a fishing specific vehicle). I wisely chose the former. Until my kids are grown and moved out, I'll be stuck with just a family vehicle and a kayak, no boat and no fishing truck or jeep. Which isn't all bad at all.
The only way I was able to afford the canoe, trailer and new gear was through Christmas presents. Every year my parents give me, my wife, my sister and her husband $1000 checks with the notation "For fun only". We're not allowed to use the money for bills or living expenses. 2-1/2 years of that is what enabled me to do a complete upgrade...otherwise I'd be bank fishing with 30+ year old equipment and lures.
GeekFisher reply :
On 7/7/2019 at 11:22 PM, MN Fisher said:Ya, my '01 is the same way. When I got it in 2017 with 197k already on it, the previous owner had taken such good care of it that CarFax valued it at +$1000 over KBB. Of course I snatched it up - using the insurance money from my previous truck (the other driver was found at fault).
My dad owns a 99 and still runs great and with more or less the same mileage than my Jeep's V6. These are reliable trucks !
On 7/7/2019 at 11:18 PM, LonnieP said:2001 Silverado. 318,000 miles and still runs great.
Neat looking truck !
GreenPig reply :
On 7/7/2019 at 9:33 PM, scaleface said:15 Ram 4x4 . Its why none of my rods are over 7'0" they wont fit diagonally in the bed .
If you let the back seat up you can lay the rods across the center console with handles under the left rear seat and most likely get 8' rods in there. That works in my Chevrolet but is no good if you have a passenger that wants to ride up front. They can always ride in the right rear seat.????
MN Fisher reply :
On 7/7/2019 at 11:26 PM, GeekFisher said:Neat looking truck !
Looks as good as mine - this is the day I picked it up from the dealer just over 2 years ago.
GreenPig reply :
My 09 Chevrolet Z-71 LTZ 6.2 for the off road destinations. I'll use my wife's 18 Z-71 LTZ 6.2 when I want to feel pretty.
iabass8 reply :
2018 F150 STX 2.7. Tows like a dream up and down the huge hills we have with ease. MPG are amazing, too.
GeekFisher reply :
On 7/7/2019 at 11:36 PM, MN Fisher said:Looks as good as mine - this is the day I picked it up from the dealer just over 2 years ago.
It does sure look good and well maintained! This Gen is one of their nicest looking IMHO.
Log Catcher reply :
Pulling my Bass Tracker 175 with a 2009 Ford F-150 4x4 with a towing package. It is a 2 door short bed. Has 57000 miles on it.
813basstard reply :
Was an 03 Dodge Ram, until AJ Foyt decided to run a red light and total it and side swipe the boat.
So now it’s a 08 Yukon Denali with 1.4 million miles and 2 car seats...
2 car seats..
The Short Fisherman reply :
i bike to the majority of my fishing spots since i don't have a car yet
ohboyitsrobby reply :
2015 ram 1500 ecodiesel 4x4 with 40,000 miles. Had it about a month and a half now. Love it.
VolFan reply :
2006 4Runner with the V8. 160k miles and really tows to kayak trailer with ease, even with both yaks in it. ????
Ive had it for almist 10 years. Got the V8 with plans of buying a boat. Still planning...
GeekFisher reply :
On 7/8/2019 at 2:54 AM, VolFan said:2006 4Runner with the V8. 160k miles and really tows to kayak trailer with ease, even with both yaks in it. ????
Ive had it for almist 10 years. Got the V8 with plans of buying a boat. Still planning...
Kayak trailer really makes it easier when carrying multiple kayaks ! The tube on the yak was there to bring to a friend so he could make himself a second rod tube ! Designed and built the trailer last year and have no regrets. Saved a bunch of ???? vs buying it and it is all welded instead of bolt together and around the same weight ! I tried J-cradles before and these are not working well with thicker recent fishing kayaks...
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BigAngus752 reply :
What I use to pull my Ranger RT188 (or haul my little Jon in the back) is the same thing I drive to work every day. I bought it after I bought my boat and as @Fishes in trees would say, I decided to go "matchy-matchy" LOL! I like to be organized and having my truck and boat match seems more squared away to me for some reason. I have a mental disease.
Harold Scoggins reply :
I'm retired and this is my work (work=fishing) truck.
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scaleface reply :
On 7/8/2019 at 2:40 AM, The Short Fisherman said:i bike to the majority of my fishing spots since i don't have a car yet
Thats how use to do it .
FishTank reply :
New this year. So far so good.
GeekFisher reply :
On 7/8/2019 at 4:16 AM, BigAngus752 said:What I use to pull my Ranger RT188 (or haul my little Jon in the back) is the same thing I drive to work every day. I bought it after I bought my boat and as @Fishes in trees would say, I decided to go "matchy-matchy" LOL! I like to be organized and having my truck and boat match seems more squared away to me for some reason. I have a mental disease.
We all do ???? !
r3825 reply :
I have a 2002 GMC Yukon XL that stays loaded with all my rods and gear so it's ready to go when I am, has 14 rods hanging from front to back, only gets driven when I'm going fishing.
GeekFisher reply :
On 7/8/2019 at 7:08 AM, r3825 said:I have a 2002 GMC Yukon XL that stays loaded with all my rods and gear so it's ready to go when I am, has 14 rods hanging from front to back, only gets driven when I'm going fishing.
Almost the same here. Stays loaded from May to October. Ceiling rod rack is a blessing and was made with dollar store stuff though !
PourMyOwn reply :
95 F250- the 8 foot bed is nice with 7' plus rods. It is a weekend only vehicle, I daily drive a boring sedan that gets 42 mph. I drive about 20K a year, so I'm better off getting good mileage.
When I fish with my father, we drive his 2011 F150 EcoBoost.
Glaucus reply :
On 7/8/2019 at 7:40 AM, GeekFisher said:Almost the same here. Stays loaded from May to October. Ceiling rod rack is a blessing and was made with dollar store stuff though !
I hope you keep it in a climate controlled garage.
wisconsin heat reply :
2008 Ford escape. It's the base model, so roof rails/bars didn't come stock. A rhinorack crossbar system and a sport track kayak carrier are used to transport my 10' lifetime Tamarack Angler kayak when I have the time to take it out!
GeekFisher reply :
On 7/8/2019 at 10:24 AM, Glaucus said:I hope you keep it in a climate controlled garage.
Nope, could I ask why should I ?
Chowderhead reply :
A little Chevy S-10 that I am able to haul my Pelican Bass Raider around.
Crankin4Bass reply :
2018 4runner. I love it but it's really a pain to load the kayak on top.
Thinking about trading it in for truck so I can just toss the kayak in the back and go. Where do you guys that have a truck and a kayak in the bed load your rods?
On 7/8/2019 at 3:34 AM, GeekFisher said:Kayak trailer really makes it easier when carrying multiple kayaks ! The tube on the yak was there to bring to a friend so he could make himself a second rod tube ! Designed and built the trailer last year and have no regrets. Saved a bunch of ???? vs buying it and it is all welded instead of bolt together and around the same weight ! I tried J-cradles before and these are not working well with thicker recent fishing kayaks...
That's a nice trailer. What model kayaks are on the trailer?
GeekFisher reply :
On 7/8/2019 at 9:53 PM, Crankin4Bass said:2018 4runner. I love it but it's really a pain to load the kayak on top.
Thinking about trading it in for truck so I can just toss the kayak in the back and go. Where do you guys that have a truck and a kayak in the bed load your rods?
That's a nice trailer. What model kayaks are on the trailer?
Thanks,
They are Pelican Catch 120s. The one on the roof is a Catch 100.
For yours, look at the rear of the Jeep, the PVC/abs stuff is my load bar and it makes loading/unloading a breeze. I saw guys carrying their rods inside the yaks and some using rod tubes on racks when using a pickup truck.
Can show you pictures of my ugly but functional load bar ????
Crankin4Bass reply :
On 7/9/2019 at 1:34 AM, GeekFisher said:Thanks,
They are Pelican Catch 120s. The one on the roof is a Catch 100.
For yours, look at the rear of the Jeep, the PVC/abs stuff is my load bar and it makes loading/unloading a breeze. I saw guys carrying their rods inside the yaks and some using rod tubes on racks when using a pickup truck.
Can show you pictures of my ugly but functional load bar ????
Thanks for the info. I have read good reviews of the Pelican Catch series.
If some pics of your load bar that would be great.
GeekFisher reply :
@Crankin4Bass will do tonight as I have to resize them to fit forum file size limit ! I love my Catch 120s, the 100 isn't mine, yet... Might buy it as my GF prefer to paddle it over the 120.
The Catch is light and stable but is bad in the wind and doesn't track perfect.
See no reason to change for another paddle kayak, my next one will be a peddle drive.
Bankbeater reply :
2017 Camry with about 33500 miles on it. About half of those miles are from fishing trips.
Logan S reply :
2011 Titan Pro4X & 2017 Skeeter ZX250. The Titan is also my daily driver.
GeekFisher reply :
On 7/9/2019 at 9:26 AM, Logan S said:2011 Titan Pro4X & 2017 Skeeter ZX250. The Titan is also my daily driver.
Nice truck and boat !
John Walter Sewell reply :
I use my beat up daily driver, a 2WD 84 Ford Ranger with a 95 mustang 5.0 engine swap.
I can load everything I need to fish, and do it myself.
BadContrakt reply :
Hauls my 13.5 foot ocean kayak nicely.
site to upload photos
TnRiver46 reply :
4x4 Dodge ram single cab manual transmission manual windows manual locks, terrible gas mileage. Like back when trucks were trucks! It pulls the boat or firewood or mulch or multiple paddle craft. For long range journeys we use my girlfriend's roller skate that gets like 35 mpg. 
Quarry Man reply :
On 7/7/2019 at 11:23 PM, GeekFisher said:Gas is close to the equivalent of 4USD/gallon here. Having two vehicle is actually saving me money since I have at least 65 miles a day to drive and the small car is making close to 3 times the mileage.
thats why I am planning on buying a very inexpensive electric car, for daily driving, and keeping my Toyota FJ as a project for fishing someday! theoretically, if I use the car long enough, it will pay itself off in gas money saved. I know this will work bc I will have had the 2007 FJ for like 20 years by the time I graduate college
bhoff reply :
2015 Kia Sportage with ~38k miles on it. I have a trailer hitch bike rack for my mountain and road bike (another immensely expensive hobby) and fold the back seats down for my rods. I usually have 4 rods in my car at all times along with too many baits. Eventually I'd like to get a Tacoma though.
LadiMopar reply :
On 7/7/2019 at 9:33 PM, scaleface said:15 Ram 4x4 . Its why none of my rods are over 7'0" they wont fit diagonally in the bed .
Should have gotten a Quad cab, my 7'2" rods fit diagonally in the Ram's 6'4" bed...and that tiny back seat means I don't have to take passengers...more room for tackle bags! 
MN Fisher reply :
On 7/10/2019 at 4:19 AM, LadiMopar said:and that tiny back seat means I don't have to take passengers
What back seat? I took out the one in my extended-cab...use it for interior cargo space.
GeekFisher reply :
On 7/10/2019 at 4:19 AM, LadiMopar said:Should have gotten a Quad cab, my 7'2" rods fit diagonally in the Ram's 6'4" bed...and that tiny back seat means I don't have to take passengers...more room for tackle bags!
What is the kayak model ?
MassYak85 reply :
On 7/7/2019 at 9:50 PM, GeekFisher said:Gas price south of the border also help making this happen
My ceiling rack is made of a broom handle and bungees and it works beautifully as long as the rods are 7'3" or less
I managed to get my 8' swimbait rods up there but the tips are touching the windshield and the butts are almost touching the rear gate when it's closed. I always put rod socks on them to give a bit of protection as they move around.
haggard reply :
Work truck grade Ram single cab short bed auto trans 5.7L gasser, manual everything (except transmission 
) . Does everything I ask of it. Functional, yes, Exciting, no (until you push the pedal).
Because a solid front axle, single cab, short wheelbase, manual transmission, diesel powered Jeep Wrangler pickemup doesn't exist yet.
On 7/10/2019 at 4:19 AM, LadiMopar said:
My Ram is jealous of your Ram.
On 7/9/2019 at 11:36 PM, TnRiver46 said:4x4 Dodge ram single cab manual transmission manual windows manual locks, terrible gas mileage. Like back when trucks were trucks!
Now that's a truck.
LadiMopar reply :
On 7/10/2019 at 9:14 AM, GeekFisher said:What is the kayak model ?
The new Feelfree Dorado 125, or as @DogBone_384 would call it...the aircraft carrier! ????
Peddle and motor drive all in one unit. A screaming 6 mph ride..okay, not exactly screaming but really fun ...look Mom, no paddles...weeeeee!
GeekFisher reply :
On 7/10/2019 at 9:48 AM, LadiMopar said:
The new Feelfree Dorado 125, or as @DogBone_384 would call it...the aircraft carrier! ????
Peddle and motor drive all in one unit. A screaming 6 mph ride..okay, not exactly screaming but really fun ...look Mom, no paddles...weeeeee!
Funny my former roommate had a FeelFree Lure 11.5 that we called the Aircraft Carrier
Justin Roberts reply :
just traded in a 14 z71 for this 19
GeekFisher reply :
@Crankin4Bass
clark9312 reply :
2018 tundra with 2016 tracker 190.
Scott F reply :
2003 Ford F-150, 106,000 miles. Nearly all of it's miles were put on traveling between home and a fishing destination.
Crankin4Bass reply :
On 7/10/2019 at 10:33 AM, GeekFisher said:@Crankin4Bass
That's pretty cool. Does it hook under the back crossbar?
GeekFisher reply :
On 7/10/2019 at 1:45 PM, Crankin4Bass said:That's pretty cool. Does it hook under the back crossbar?
Nope its fixed with L-bolts thru siderail hole but many are fixing it on the rear crossbar though
DogBone_384 reply :
Here you go:
12poundbass reply :
The Avalanche is my boat puller and snowy road vehicle for the wife. The Colorado is my company vehicle/ daily driver.
LadiMopar reply :
On 7/10/2019 at 8:18 PM, DogBone_384 said:Here you go:
Well @DogBone_384 you won't have any trouble finding your truck in a Nor'easter! 
drscholl14 reply :
2012 Ford Explorer pulls my 18 ft Nitro plenty well.
Rip_lipz reply :
2013 F350 to pull my ranger currently. I did like my Chevy with a 8ft bed, it fit the yak perfect, sucked pulling the boat.
DogBone_384 reply :
On 7/11/2019 at 10:41 AM, LadiMopar said:you won't have any trouble finding your truck in a Nor'easter!
Nor will any members have trouble finding me at fishing grounds! Toyota calls it Inferno Orange .... good name since I'm a Firefighter ...
SATXangler reply :
On 7/10/2019 at 10:29 AM, Justin Roberts said:just traded in a 14 z71 for this 19
Man I love the look of the 2019's, trying to upgrade myself into one
superkamikazee reply :
2013 4Runner with a Yakima rack / Showdown kayak lift.
Crankin4Bass reply :
On 7/12/2019 at 4:17 AM, superkamikazee said:2013 4Runner with a Yakima rack / Showdown kayak lift.
I have a 4runner too. How do you like the Showdown? Is it noisy? What cross bars are you running?
superkamikazee reply :
On 7/12/2019 at 4:44 AM, Crankin4Bass said:I have a 4runner too. How do you like the Showdown? Is it noisy? What cross bars are you running?
I'm running the Timberline towers, and Jetstream cross bars. I like the whole setup a lot, keeps my truck from getting banged up when loading, and makes it a lot easier to load in general. I don't notice any extra noise or mpg loss, the 4runner isn't really aerodynamic in general lol.
Justin Roberts reply :
On 7/12/2019 at 1:30 AM, SATXangler said:Man I love the look of the 2019's, trying to upgrade myself into one
Although I prefer the 19 look over the 18 models, I wasn't exactly looking to upgrade from my 14 Z71. My 14 had a 7.5" lift and 22s with 35s on it. It was a tank! I must admit that the new one rides so much smoother than the old one though ????
Edit: The reason I got the 19 is due to my transfer case and tranny starting to slip ???? I did have a few issues with the 14, but I bought it well-used (100k miles when I got it). I had to fix the AC, compressor and condenser. That was a headache to do on my own, but I'm a DIY'er through and through.
The 2020 hd models are catching my eye, but I know most people disregard the new look.
r83srock reply :
On 7/7/2019 at 10:32 AM, A-Jay said:
2018 GMC Pick Up ~ 8100 miles
A-Jay
Sweet setup, really nice Lund!
On 7/10/2019 at 12:18 PM, Scott F said:2003 Ford F-150, 106,000 miles. Nearly all of it's miles were put on traveling between home and a fishing destination.
Beautiful truck. I have a 99 with over 300k, same color. Original motor and trans. It’s been all over the country fishing, since dad had it. I bought a 12 f150 in 15, it stays in the garage. I just cannot part with the 99. I know it like the back of my hand.
0ldtimer reply :
1994 Chevy half ton high top conversion van, used as camping, fishing vehicle. the bride quit camping now used by me fishing only.
12 poles from ceiling, 5 big tackle box's, porta pot , screened doors, windows, full seat to nap on. 80 yrs young, fish with a walker, handicap access only. fishing second biggest joy in my life still. hope for at least 20 more.
SATXangler reply :
On 7/12/2019 at 5:38 AM, Justin Roberts said:Although I prefer the 19 look over the 18 models, I wasn't exactly looking to upgrade from my 14 Z71. My 14 had a 7.5" lift and 22s with 35s on it. It was a tank! I must admit that the new one rides so much smoother than the old one though ????
Edit: The reason I got the 19 is due to my transfer case and tranny starting to slip ???? I did have a few issues with the 14, but I bought it well-used (100k miles when I got it). I had to fix the AC, compressor and condenser. That was a headache to do on my own, but I'm a DIY'er through and through.
The 2020 hd models are catching my eye, but I know most people disregard the new look.
Man that 14 sounds like a dream haha. Love the look of those, but with those issues popping up never hurts to upgrade into something newer, plus having the warranty is a plus!
Scott F reply :
Last month, I posted my tow vehicle, a 2003, red, Ford F-150. A couple of days ago, I retired the old truck and replaced it with a new, 2019 F150. A cap and bedrug are on order. Haven’t even hooked it up to a boat yet.
NYWayfarer reply :
My everyday ride is my fishing vehicle. My kayak fits on top no problems.
Great gas mileage and I need it. I put a little over 100 miles a day on it 5 days a week,
SeaCrow reply :
A 2013 GMC Sierra short wheel base with just over 22,000 miles on it.
GReb reply :
I’m amazed at some of your older trucks with low miles. I put 25k/year on mine and don’t leave a 50 mile radius more than a few times a year.
Just_Fishin reply :
2016 V/W Golf wagon for now. Planning on a new truck at the end of the year.
clark9312 reply :
On 8/11/2019 at 5:45 AM, GReb said:I’m amazed at some of your older trucks with low miles. I put 25k/year on mine and don’t leave a 50 mile radius more than a few times a year.
Company vehicle helps a ton! Once I started driving one my truck might only move once a week.
DanielG reply :
On 8/11/2019 at 4:38 AM, Scott F said:Last month, I posted my tow vehicle, a 2003, red, Ford F-150. A couple of days ago, I retired the old truck and replaced it with a new, 2019 F150. A cap and bedrug are on order. Haven’t even hooked it up to a boat yet.
Your gonna love it. I have a 2015 xlt and it's been the best vehicle I've ever owned. I traded a silverado, nightmare vehicle. I think I bought it twice. My f150, 64,000 miles and nothing but maintenance. I'll probably get 70,000+ miles out of first tires and brakes too. That may seem normal for some but It's amazing compared to what I'm used to. Which engine did you get?
That being said... I'm fixed on the lake. I don't haul the boat anyplace else. Just me and 'my' lake.
stratoliner92 reply :
2018 Ram 3500
KrzyyImportz reply :
2005 Jeep Liberty CRD (the diesel version they made in the US for like two years)
LadiMopar reply :
On 8/19/2019 at 11:52 AM, stratoliner92 said:2018 Ram 3500
Oooooow and it's a dualie....sweet!
reb67 reply :
2010 Chevy Avalanche tows my old 87 Winner like a champ
redmeansdistortion reply :
I probably have the smallest car here, 2016 Ford Fiesta ST.
J Francho reply :
2010 Sierra
Shimano_1 reply :
2017 ram 1500 hemi 4x4. Imo best gas truck I've ever owned. Pulled my last boat a Triton 20x2 like a champ and asked for more. My new Triton 18tx is so much lighter I cant even tell its back there
18RangerZ520L reply :
2017 Platinum F250.
Mobasser reply :
2012 Chevrolet Colorado. 4x4 Z71 and 5.3 V8. This small truck really moves it. They only made the V8 model from 2010 to 2012
Sphynx reply :
When I am home, a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban, when I'm not at home, a 2015 Freightliner Cascadia Evolution with a Great Dane trailer...
Josh Smith reply :
Bass Whoopin' reply :
I have a murdered out 2019 Tundra with the SX package. Extended cab with the long 6.5 foot bed. Fits my 7 foot 4 rods in the cab or in the bed diagonally. Toyota for life!!
DogBone_384 reply :
On 8/26/2019 at 2:40 AM, Bass Whoopin' said:Toyota for life!!
Amen.... All the other manufacturers have their strong points, but my ‘17 Tundra is the 4th Toy truck in our family over the last 20 years.
We’ve gone a combined 500,000+ miles and I’ve never repaired one.
BigAngus752 reply :
On 8/25/2019 at 2:20 PM, 18RangerZ520L said:2017 Platinum F250.
I know it would be awkward because I'm significantly older than you, but would you adopt me please?
long island basser reply :
2014 Chevy Silverado High Country.
Drew03cmc reply :
96 Ranger 2wd, 5spd. Gets my butt to and from work, fishing and wherever else. Hauls the yak well too!
Josh Smith reply :
I'm having trouble loving much of the newer stuff. The Jeep Grand Cherokee post-WJ has independent suspension. I wanted a live front axle, so that meant the newest GC I could get was a 2004. Additionally, I want a lever to control the transfer case and transmission.
It's bad enough that the WJ wasn't offered stateside with a manual tranny ????
My parents just bought a 2019 Blazer. That thing is pretty awesome from a mechanical point of view, and it's not as flimsy as some of the other modern vehicles I've seen. Too many push-button controls, though, and the engine is sideways. Still, it looks to be good for its intended target customer.
I digress.
Regards,
Josh
A-Jay reply :
On 8/26/2019 at 7:05 PM, Josh Smith said:I'm having trouble loving much of the newer stuff.
Regards,
Josh
This one's just over a year old and I think there's at least one or two redeeming qualities . . .
A-Jay
TnRiver46 reply :
On 8/26/2019 at 7:05 PM, Josh Smith said:I'm having trouble loving much of the newer stuff. The Jeep Grand Cherokee post-WJ has independent suspension. I wanted a live front axle, so that meant the newest GC I could get was a 2004. Additionally, I want a lever to control the transfer case and transmission.
It's bad enough that the WJ wasn't offered stateside with a manual tranny ????
My parents just bought a 2019 Blazer. That thing is pretty awesome from a mechanical point of view, and it's not as flimsy as some of the other modern vehicles I've seen. Too many push-button controls, though, and the engine is sideways. Still, it looks to be good for its intended target customer.
I digress.
Regards,
Josh
They don’t make anything like they used to, my truck is manual transmission locks and windows with a single cab, had to look around for it but Carmax is a wonderful thing. If it’s not a stick shift I won’t own it, and don’t EVEN get me started on a push button ignition. It must be so hard to turn a key.......
LadiMopar reply :
On 8/26/2019 at 9:29 PM, TnRiver46 said:They don’t make anything like they used to, my truck is manual transmission locks and windows with a single cab, had to look around for it but Carmax is a wonderful thing. If it’s not a stick shift I won’t own it, and don’t EVEN get me started on a push button ignition. It must be so hard to turn a key.....
Took forever to get used to the "push button" ignition, but while not sure of other brands, Mopar gives the option to pop that button off and use an old fashioned key! ????
Shimano_1 reply :
On 8/26/2019 at 9:29 PM, TnRiver46 said:They don’t make anything like they used to, my truck is manual transmission locks and windows with a single cab, had to look around for it but Carmax is a wonderful thing. If it’s not a stick shift I won’t own it, and don’t EVEN get me started on a push button ignition. It must be so hard to turn a key.......
I used to pretty much mirror these thoughts. Now that Ive gotten used to modern technology I must admit I doubt I'll ever own another standard shift vehicle. Yes it's more to tear up but I figure it's a small price to pay for comfort. Each to their own. I do agree on the push button ignition tho not a fan of it at all
Scott F reply :
On 8/26/2019 at 9:29 PM, TnRiver46 said:They don’t make anything like they used to, my truck is manual transmission locks and windows with a single cab, had to look around for it but Carmax is a wonderful thing. If it’s not a stick shift I won’t own it, and don’t EVEN get me started on a push button ignition. It must be so hard to turn a key.......
If you think that’s bad, how about new vehicles that turn off the engine when you stop at a light, then start up automatically when you take your foot off the brake. As a guy who used to own cars that had a hard time starting under any circumstance, this takes a little while to get used to.
On the other hand, the back up cameras that zoom on on your trailer hitch and help you hook up perfectly every time without having to get out and look is just the best thing ever.
TnRiver46 reply :
On 8/27/2019 at 3:07 AM, Shimano_1 said:I used to pretty much mirror these thoughts. Now that Ive gotten used to modern technology I must admit I doubt I'll ever own another standard shift vehicle. Yes it's more to tear up but I figure it's a small price to pay for comfort. Each to their own. I do agree on the push button ignition tho not a fan of it at all
I have to use the push button ignition at work and in my moms car. The common denominator is nobody EVER knows where the keys are, when they should be hanging in the ignition. Or the time I dropped mom off in front of a grocery store and she walked in with the “key fob” in her purse. The car began to panic and I had to sit in the parking lot with it running (and panicking). All because turning a key is so hard. Also, what happens when you are fishing in a downpour or wade fishing and the “key fob” is soaking wet?
Shimano_1 reply :
On 8/27/2019 at 9:56 AM, TnRiver46 said:I have to use the push button ignition at work and in my moms car. The common denominator is nobody EVER knows where the keys are, when they should be hanging in the ignition. Or the time I dropped mom off in front of a grocery store and she walked in with the “key fob” in her purse. The car began to panic and I had to sit in the parking lot with it running (and panicking). All because turning a key is so hard. Also, what happens when you are fishing in a downpour or wade fishing and the “key fob” is soaking wet?
I certainly agree. My wife's car has this and yes she's walked in to stores a cple times with keys in her purse while I'm left in the car with it freaking out. Definitely doesn't seem like a well thought out system at all. My truck has all the new stuff minus the push button start. I won't say I wouldn't buy a vehicle with it but I definitely don't want it.
LadiMopar reply :
On 8/27/2019 at 5:40 AM, Scott F said:If you think that’s bad, how about new vehicles that turn off the engine when you stop at a light, then start up automatically when you take your foot off the brake. As a guy who used to own cars that had a hard time starting under any circumstance, this takes a little while to get used to.
On the other hand, the back up cameras that zoom on on your trailer hitch and help you hook up perfectly every time without having to get out and look is just the best thing ever.
That's all I use my backup camera for..well almost the only thing...I find it useful in parking lots as a "blind spot viewer" to make sure there aren't any kids or little old ladies back there before completely turning around, arm on the passenger seat, use the side mirrors...you know the old fashioned way of backing up! 
On 8/27/2019 at 9:56 AM, TnRiver46 said:Also, what happens when you are fishing in a downpour or wade fishing and the “key fob” is soaking wet?
In my case, first the key fob is hooked to the inside "water resistant" pocket of my PFD, and secondly, the Mopar key fob has the old fashioned key inside the fob. Just slide a small button over, pull up/out and voila! real key!
TnRiver46 reply :
On 8/27/2019 at 10:01 AM, LadiMopar said:That's all I use my backup camera for..well almost the only thing...I find it useful in parking lots as a "blind spot viewer" to make sure there aren't any kids or little old ladies back there before completely turning around, arm on the passenger seat, use the side mirrors...you know the old fashioned way of backing up!
In my case, first the key fob is hooked to the inside "water resistant" pocket of my PFD, and secondly, the Mopar key fob has the old fashioned key inside the fob. Just slide a small button over, pull up/out and voila! real key!
I’m glad one company had a little forward thinking
Columbia Craw reply :
It's paid off!
geo g reply :
2009 F150, 5.4, towing package. Don't even know your pulling the boat. Pretty good on gas too.
Krux5506 reply :
'16 Silverado 2500hd Duramax.
DanielG reply :
On 8/26/2019 at 9:29 PM, TnRiver46 said:and don’t EVEN get me started on a push button ignition. It must be so hard to turn a key.......
I have a 2015 f150. It doesn't have a push button ignition but in reality I think all new vehicles are push button ignition. Meaning... On older vehicles you had to hold the key to crank the engine until it started. If you didn't let go you'd hear the starter gear screeching. I'm sure we all remember this if you ever turned the key thinking the car wasn't running and it was. If you've got a newer vehicle (all of them I think?), turn the key to the start position and quickly let it go. The car continues to start just as if you were holding it. These days I think the key is just a start switch. It's just not push button.
J Francho reply :
That's how my 2010 GMC works. You flick the key, and it basically starts a "boot up" process.
Tony johnson reply :
95 jeeo grand cherokee and a 94 tracker pro 16 with 40hp merc
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