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That warning light is automatically replaced with a trophy symbol now.

Several, in fact. Mostly 12 Volt, but also 6, 24, and 48 Volt versions. And while I may not know what's behind door number three, or four, there's enough behind one and two to keep me happy. Standard (unmetered) fare, for me.

Most likely, his wife killed him after finding out that a Durango isn't the ideal tow vehicle even with all the towing accoutrements installed. Sad, but still better than crashing while trying to tow, and hurting others in the process.

No, I don't think so. The one EV I have (a John Deere Gator) already has a charger, as do my phone. Plus, I have several good battery maintainers, useful for when the built-in chargers (alternators) aren't in use.

Okay, guess that means one of the Q5s doesn't belong. But is it hers or mine? And, what about her other Audi, her Porsche, or my five Mercedii (or whatever the plural of Mercedes is)? Also, what about the domestic vehicles not mentioned....especially the 2-doors? Huh? And the fact that there's...

Here you go. By the way, how did you think they would look?

Yes and no. I sold the Unimog it was mounted on, but still have the actual tunnel washer apparatus. My latest idea is to mount the hydraulic chainsaw on it, instead of the brush. Don't worry, David, I'll dig up a photo and post it later. Don't want you to be the only unedumacated member here.

We're down to two now. Off the top of my head, there's also a pair of Ram 3500s, TRXs, and Audi Q5s. That's in addition to his and hers Can Am Defender Limiteds, JD Gators, Kubota tractors, and Daihatsu HiJets.

No, you remember correctly. That photo was taken before heading to Utah to trade it in. We no longer have three Granite Challengers. But now two Audi Q5s. One of these days I should make a list of how many "his and hers" we have.

The only one I've had ticking in was a '14 6.4. and once putting the correct oil in it (not just the right grade), the tick went away. That includes a few 6.2s that sit for weeks at a time, and up to six months and change. And I would rather listen to very loud ticking than cold starting one...

Well, if you decide on a Furd F350 instead, that's okay. I do have a wrecker now, remember?

But not so common knowledge is that a C&C is narrower than a pickup, both being DRW. Also common knowledge is that having two extra rear tires is far better than having two extra doors in the rear.

You need to change your avatar so I can stop feeling sorry for you. And do consider that a cab & chassis is narrower than a regular pickup DRW.

Forgot about that. So you already have a good daily driver, and the DRW can sit outside. Problem solved.

In my case, the only thing the 3500 is used for is towing. Had a nice little aluminum gooseneck flatbed when all I had was a 2500, but the stuff I tow has kept getting heavier. As you can imagine, the 38-foot (aluminum) toy hauler in the background is pretty much DRW only as it puts well over...

By now you know what my preference is. And not only do I have a significant tow vehicle advantage...there are fewer doors to drag around on the trailer. Is it overkill to pull a single car with a 3500? Maybe. But I don't mind the extra safety margin one bit.

Well, have to admit that I sold my real tow vehicle and now all I have is the 3500. It's okay for up to pulling 25,000, and obviously anything below that, and I really don't understand why 2500s even exist. That 10K GVWR and spongy rear suspension really hurts them, and for what...a $1,000...

Sorry, but I don't care what the J2807 ratings are. A 1500 is still too light and has small brakes. I wouldn't want to tow that setup with a diesel crew cab 2500, at least not one with the idiotic 3.42 gears they used for years. If that setup was great, you may want to try a 3500 with duals...

Not sure why you'd want your trailer, or its sway, to be damp. Damping is a good thing, though. Anyway, people pull somewhat heavy loads with what I consider inadequate tow vehicles all the time, and get away with it. Personally, 2,000 lbs. is about what I'd pull with a Ram 1500, if I had no...

Maybe time for an update on the trip. Turned out to be 1,028 miles total, and with an average of 64.25 mph, about 80% on nice curvy 2-lane roads. Having fueled up in southern Colorado last time, I knew I wouldn't make it to Salt Lake City and back without getting fuel...which I did, once...