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    Posted: 29 Oct 2020 at 8:55am
Il'l have to buy used, but newer used with lower mileage. I think I've settled on bigger is better, so I've decided to look at full size PUs. That will cover all of my needs. My dad always had a Ford PU but I've always driven a Toyota or a Honda. I'll just have to do some test drive and get a sense of what feels right. Thanks for your input.
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You mentioned a full size SUVa one option.
We purchased a used 2012 Ford Expedition in 2015 that had 28000 miles. We have driven/towed 65000 miles with it and have had no issues. It has more than adequate towing capacity and plenty of cargo weight capacity and space for carrying whatever we want. We love it.I would recommend that you consider the Expedition. It comes in 2 different sizes with lots of options. We have the 3.73 rear axle ratio for towing.  We just returned from a 600 mile round trip towing our 179 and averaged 12.5mpg.  No mountains or winds involved-flat land.

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You did not mention a budget (or shopping used) so I assume you are looking at brand new trucks?

I'm not a Toyota fan so I will steer you towards the mid-sized Nissan Frontier or Ford Ranger.


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I do hope to start test driving some vehicles next week. But before I go into a dealership, I want to be pretty solid in my options. I don't trust sales people, in general, especially being a single female. Too often, they will tell you whatever they think you want to hear to make a sale. 
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Thank you for your response. It's just me and my little dog. However, I will be moving out of my house and toting some bins with me in the tow vehicle...travel camping on my way to relocating on the other side of the US. The tow vehicle will be my only vehicle, so it's got to be. good and reliable one. At this point I'm thinking full size SUV or full size truck but the sticker shock difference is...well, OUCH! So I'll have to buy used. Lots of research to do. 
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Originally posted by Capt Kidd

I tow my 196 with a Dodge Durando V-6.  No WHD hitch or sway bars and it tows just fine.  I get 12 to 14 mpg at 60 mph.  The Durango has paddle shifters and I use them and mostly tow in 7th gear if there us no head wind.

I think it might be important to indicate the conditions/areas that one tows in.  Nebraska <> SW Colorado.
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You did not mention a budget (or shopping used) so I assume you are looking at brand new trucks?

I'm not a Toyota fan so I will steer you towards the mid-sized Nissan Frontier or Ford Ranger.
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My Durango is a 2016 with all wheel drive.  It is rated to tow up to 6200 lbs.
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I tow my 196 with a Dodge Durando V-6.  No WHD hitch or sway bars and it tows just fine.  I get 12 to 14 mpg at 60 mph.  The Durango has paddle shifters and I use them and mostly tow in 7th gear if there us no head wind.
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The same exists for the Frontier. It likely is the additional weight and drag of the 4WD gearing.
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