If
you were a fifth wheel trailer, this is the towing rig you
would dream about to come and take you away.
Ford
introduces the all new 2001 Super Crewzer based on the F-650/750
platform. It's quite possibly the largest truck ever marketed
to recreational consumers.
First
shown as a concept truck at the 1999 SEMA exposition in Las
Vegas, and again at the North American International Auto
Show, the Super Crewzer was built to demonstrate the versatility
of the F-Series trucks in the F-650/750 stratum.
Ford's
intent with the Super Crewzer is to address the needs of the
'serious towing hobbyist'. To that end it's powered by Ford's
most powerful diesel engine, the Caterpillar 3126B which pumps
out 300 horsepower and an astounding 860 lb-ft of torque.
Able
to move a combined payload and trailering load of nearly 30,000
pounds, there aren't many object this side of the
Weight
Ratings GVWR:
23,000 lbs. without payload
34,500 lbs. with payload GCWR:
43,000 lbs. With trailer
Chassis Wheelbase: 194-inches
Axles:
8,000 lb. front axle
15,000 lb. Meritor rear axle Suspension:
Hendrickson™ HAS190 air ride rear suspension
Fuel MPG:
Not Available Capacity:
130 gallons (dual 65 gallon fuel tanks)
Price
$89,995
Queen Mary
that this truck wont be able to pull. The SuperCrewzer comes standard with
three trailer hitches to help towers out - a 30,000 lb. Draw-Tite removable
ball gooseneck, a 22,000 lb. Reese fifth-wheel hitch and a 20,000 lb. Reese
receiver hitch. A tall 4.33 axle ratio helps get you moving without shredding
the tires.
On the exterior
of the SuperCrewzer is a 24-inch fiberglass air foil to help smooth laminar
airflow while towing and increase gas mileage. Though gas mileage and
range was not announced, two 65 gallon tanks help ensure few stops between
destinations.
Other towing
features include heated towing mirrors, custom trailer hookup lights,
electric trailer brake controllers and a diamond-plated load box that
has a full-width lockable storage box and side access for storing miscellaneous
cables, chains and other towing tools and accessories.
The Super
Crewzer's interior almost rivals the truck's towing abilities in the way
it caters to the driver and passengers.
The power
captain's chairs up front are heated and decked in leather and the rear
bench seat can be replaced with an optional sofa! Forget staying at the
Holiday Inn.
The instrument
panel is trimmed in wood and the stereo system comes with a six disc in-dash
CD changer.
Other interior
options include a rear, ceiling mounted LCD screen for watching television,
movies or playing Nintendo. A universal remote control lets you change
the channel or control the volume (batteries included). CB radio and television
antennas can also be mounted.
Ford expects
to sell under 1000 Super Crewzers across the country starting in the 4th
quarter of 2001 and at $89,995 a copy towing hobbyists may have to become
towing professionals to pay for one of these.
