Best vehicle to pull with

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   Kwaters,

Not sure if you are looking for new or used.  I am a truck guy.  I like the crew cab and bed availability versus a SUV.  Also the longer wheelbase.  I tow with a 2016 Chevy Colorado L71, V6, crew cab and a 2006 Silverado K1500, V8, 4WD.  One is a 30 plus grand new truck, the other is a 12 grand used truck.  Just in trucks you have so many choices.  Both are over 6K in towing capacity.  Both easily tow a Pod.  I do not have a WDH, sway bar only.  The scope of whats available is huge in trucks and SUVs.  Ford and Dodge also make very good tow vehicles as well as some of the foreign makes.

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mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Topic: Best vehicle to pull with Posted: 04 Jul 2018 at 12:08pm
	Kwaters, Not sure if you are looking for new or used. I am a truck guy. I like the crew cab and bed availability versus a SUV. Also the longer wheelbase. I tow with a 2016 Chevy Colorado L71, V6, crew cab and a 2006 Silverado K1500, V8, 4WD. One is a 30 plus grand new truck, the other is a 12 grand used truck. Just in trucks you have so many choices. Both are over 6K in towing capacity. Both easily tow a Pod. I do not have a WDH, sway bar only. The scope of whats available is huge in trucks and SUVs. Ford and Dodge also make very good tow vehicles as well as some of the foreign makes.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

jato Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3227	Posted: 04 Jul 2018 at 11:30am
	Agree with Richand Cindy above; at least 4500 lb tow capacity. That being said, 2 of the 3 vehicles I have towed my 177 (2400 lb empty) with are: '08 Explorer and '13 Explorer. Both can tow 5000 lbs. Only have used a sway bar (no wdh) to haul with, have been in the Rockies 4x with these vehicles, no issues or problems towing. I am not saying this is the Best vehicle to tow with, but it does work for the 177 and my driving style, which is speed limit or a bit below, after all, I am not in a hurry and want to enjoy the roses along the journey.
	God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

Richand Cindy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 16 Apr 2016 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 328	Posted: 04 Jul 2018 at 10:23am
	Would recommend getting an SUV with at least 4500 lb towing capacity. We used a Jeep Cherokee with the towing package and it was great taking it over mountains. Plenty to power and small enough to handle around town when not pulling a trailer. Now we have a RAM truck and although its great pulling a 4800 lb trailer its too big to park on urban streets
	OLD 2017.5 RPOD 180 + 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk NEW: 2018 Passport Elite 23RB + 2017 Ram 1500 Diesel

kwaters Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 05 May 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Posted: 04 Jul 2018 at 10:17am
	We are new owners. Our old Toyota truck has trouble pulling the pod uphill and that is where I want to go. What, in your opinions, would be the smallest SUV or truck I could have that would pull the pod comfortably?? I am getting push back from my guy. He isn't sure at this point that he wants to pull a trailer and I want to be able to keep it even if I have to go on my own or with girlfriends. HELP!!
	River Waters