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    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? 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Apr 2016 at 4:56pm
Congratulations! Which model POD did you buy?
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Direct Link To This Post 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. Dead
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Direct Link To This Post 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.
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Direct Link To This Post 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).
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Direct Link To This Post 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.
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Direct Link To This Post 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.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Apr 2016 at 11:39am
You might try doing a "search" on tow vehicles, by clicking on the upper right icon. It is a subject that gets discussed quite a bit and there are many opinions.

Also, there is a thread "pictures of tow vehicles" in this (Introduce Yourself) forum. There are many pages of photos of owner's tow vehicles. This may help narrow your "potential" choices.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Apr 2016 at 2:08pm
I'd recommend one that is rated for at least 5000 pounds of towing capacity and 500 pounds tongue weight. We use a Toyota Highlander, whose specs are exactly that and wouldn't really want anything with less capacity.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Apr 2016 at 2:47pm
Originally posted by David

You might try doing a "search" on tow vehicles, by clicking on the upper right icon. It is a subject that gets discussed quite a bit and there are many opinions.

Also, there is a thread "pictures of tow vehicles" in this (Introduce Yourself) forum. There are many pages of photos of owner's tow vehicles. This may help narrow your "potential" choices.

Here's a recent thread:


Dave - 2016 Silverado 2500HD LML - 2010 RP172T
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