We bought a cabin that's about 100 miles from our house last summer near Priest Lake. I'm looking for a small beater type rig that we can leave up there with our boat just to drive the .5 miles to the launch. I figure I'll save at least $50 in gas each trip by driving our Subaru instead of the LC, so after a couple years it will pay off, as well as having a fun "beach and bar shuttle".

I'm guessing the boat and trailer weighs 4000 - 5000 lbs. (21ft Chaparral with 454 and tandem trailer). Do you think a 4banger Yota or Wrangler in 4lo could handle this? No way am I talking about hitting paved roads at high speeds.

Thoughts??

 

It will handle it, but you will need 4 low to really launch it properly. An old chevy or ford would be better suited for it really.

 

Any 4wd Yota with a 4 or 6 cy will work fine for what you are doing. Just use 4lo and you'll be fine.

 

i ditto on the ole 4 or 6 toyota should be fine, definetly in 4lo and the distance you are going.

 

probably be cheaper to get a 70's-80 chevy 1/2 ton 2wd

 

I would get 4x4, it makes pulling a large boat on a wet ramp much easier.

 

Thanks for the input guys. I'd consider an old Chevy if the price was right, but a topless jeep or Yota just sounds more fun scooting around the lake.

Its good to know that is should be doable at least.