So IÆm thinking about getting a tow rig for my 4x4 toys. And IÆm going too need something to tow all my junk the next time I move. (2nd gen troop, first gen amigo, my samurai buggy, all my regular junk) And IÆd love to keep it going with the Isuzu's.

I found a somewhat local yard that caries used commercial rigs including NPRÆs.
They where priced in the $3500 to $6000 range. With the 3.9L diesel 4 speed auto trans. And they have both, flat beads, and boxes. The beds are in the $500 range and the boxes in the $1000 range.

And of course there are lots of them on eBay.

So would the NPR be a good choice?
Anyone have one?


I thought about dumping this in the diesel section but itÆs not really a diesel specific question soà

NPR... good tow rig? single choice
	hell ya!
	hell no!
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Are you planning on trying to transport all that stuff at once, or separately? IMHO it really depends on what else you plan on using it for. If its just a dedicated tow rig then it'd probably do the job fairly well, though I'm not sure on the comfort for long trips. If you plan to use it a bit during the week I think you'd be better off just getting a full size pickup. It'll ride and drive better, probably have similar or more power depending on drivetrain, and will be a bit more functional in the DD mode.

Dallas

If you need to tow all that junk for your move, rent some huge uhaul, or even an 18 wheeler. If you want a tow rig that you can still drive around town occasionally I would still say go with a pickup. Early-mid 90's diesels in good condition are going to be hard to find for 6k, but you can find plenty of gassers in that price range.

And if you need to tow the sammy, just stick that thing in the cargo basket in your trooper <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

mostly depends on what you're after... if you're looking to be different and want a little wow factor, then rolling up to the trail with an Isuzu NPR pulling your Isuzu rig could be cool.

that sad, I don't think an NPR is the best bargin out there in terms of towing capability. They're actually not as powerful as you think, ride is a bit rough, and parts are not easy to come by. you're also more likely to encounter attention from the DMV pulling with something like that vs a 1-ton truck.

IMO, in terms of cost and performance, you're better off with a 1-ton diesel truck.

-Rob

I see more and more of them in campgrounds pulling big 5th wheelers. Most have custom beds with super storage options. Talked to the Isuzu Sales Mgr. about it several months ago and he's got several full-time RV'ers leasing their second NPR.

To me the biggest attraction over a pickup is the storage options. The ride probably sucks.

Sorry, but I had to say HELL NO! If you want a good tow rig and want to stick with Isuzu the best bet would have to be the Silverado/Sierra with the Duramax Diesel. 6.6L diesel built by Isuzu. They're not cheap, but they can tow just about anything.

IÆm pretty sure everyone will agree that the Isuzu NPR and Mitubishi Fuso are quite comparable to one another - almost like identical cousins. û Anyway:

I donÆt have any experience with the NPR, but several years ago, Kathy and I logged a whole lot of miles in a brand new Fuso. --- We traveled all up and down the east coast, with trips to Miami, Boston, and almost everywhere in-between, selling (of all things) handcrafted rustic birdhouses <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> - and I can tell you first-hand that it was NOT AT ALL a comfortable vehicle to travel in.

KathyÆs legs bothered her for a couple of years afterward, solely because she couldnÆt fully extend them while we were out on the road for several+ hours at a time û and I think thereÆs still a flat spot on my backside from that awful seat.


Aside from the æKeeping it in the Isuzu FamilyÆ Cool Factor, IÆm not sure if IÆd want one myself.


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late 90's F350 Ford diesel 4x4 with the kingpin HP60 front coverted to run on WVO. That is my long term plan anyways, they are cheap, reliable and very common.

Well I would love to get a new duramax 6.6L Chevy. But there absolutely no way IÆm going to spend that kind of money. Really IÆm looking at spending under 6k.

And as for the comfort factor. ThatÆs not too big of a concern. All the NPRÆs IÆve seen so far have chewed up driver seats so if I got one IÆd be getting an PRP "daily driver" seat the next day.

And anyway it wouldnÆt get driven that much. Just to tow my Sami buggy to the trail and to haul stuff. So once a month or so.

And I love the idea of the flip cab. It would make working on it so easy comparatively.

well after reading all these post and this one off of pirate i'm starting to question going with the NPR.

http://www.creativebeginnings.com/forum/showthread.php?t=371583