Need info about towing vehicle

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   We tow with our 2013 Grand Caravan with the pentastar engine. Puts out 283 horsepower. We usually get 13.5 in Vermont and New Hampshire and 14- 16 once we get to Massachusetts and below. Usually go 60 on the interstate.

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Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4518	Topic: Need info about towing vehicle Posted: 04 Apr 2016 at 11:19am
	We tow with our 2013 Grand Caravan with the pentastar engine. Puts out 283 horsepower. We usually get 13.5 in Vermont and New Hampshire and 14- 16 once we get to Massachusetts and below. Usually go 60 on the interstate.
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

Capt Kidd Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 18 Aug 2015 Location: Chico, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 215	Posted: 04 Apr 2016 at 11:16am
	I loved my '98 Dodge Durango. Don't know much about the new ones but my son has a 2015 with the V-6 and tows a fairly large inboard boat with it with no problem. My sister as a Honda Pilot which is very nice but gets the worst mileage towing of any car I've ever seen. Towing our 179 at 57 mph on flat level ground we only got 11 mpg.
	The Pirate's Pod

Mountainrev Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Jul 2014 Location: Eagle, Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 193	Posted: 04 Apr 2016 at 10:09am
	Have you considered a Jeep Grand Cherokee? I don't know what your budget is, and if you're considering new or used, but the Eco-diesel has gobs of torque, delivers up to 30 mpg highway (not towing, of course), and is a competent off-road SUV. My diesel Grand Cherokee is the previous generation, with a Mercedes-Benz engine, but the current crop ('14 and up) have a completely different Italian engine with an 8-speed transmission, delivering more power and better mpg's. They're pricey, however (which is why we purchased an older one).
	2014 177 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Turbodiesel "I lift my eyes to the hills."

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4518	Posted: 03 Apr 2016 at 7:19pm
	Welcome to the group! There have been several folks in the forum that have towed with an fj cruiser. It seemed to serve them well.
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

Los Viajeros Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Apr 2016 Location: Maryland Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Posted: 03 Apr 2016 at 6:32pm
	We bought the r-pod 180 and will take possession in a few weeks. Still need input on a tow vehicle.

Podster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108	Posted: 03 Apr 2016 at 4:56pm
	Congratulations! Which model POD did you buy?
	Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity)

Los Viajeros Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Apr 2016 Location: Maryland Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Posted: 03 Apr 2016 at 4:39pm
	Just bought an r-pod and looking for an SUV type vehicle that's good for off-road, comfortable for long distances, and not a truck. Would an FJ Cruiser do the job?