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Gypsiejanie
Newbie Joined: 24 Oct 2020 Location: New Mexico Online Status: Offline Posts: 16 |
Topic: Help Choosing a Tow Vehicle 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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Pod People
Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1067 |
Posted: 29 Oct 2020 at 8:54am |
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. good luck and welcome Vann
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offgrid
Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
Posted: 29 Oct 2020 at 8:44am |
Right.... might as well get a brand with a lower reliability rating and resale value. |
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Gypsiejanie
Newbie Joined: 24 Oct 2020 Location: New Mexico Online Status: Offline Posts: 16 |
Posted: 29 Oct 2020 at 8:34am |
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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Gypsiejanie
Newbie Joined: 24 Oct 2020 Location: New Mexico Online Status: Offline Posts: 16 |
Posted: 29 Oct 2020 at 8:31am |
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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Pod_Geek
Senior Member Joined: 04 Dec 2019 Location: Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 260 |
Posted: 28 Oct 2020 at 12:54pm |
I think it might be important to indicate the conditions/areas that one tows in. Nebraska <> SW Colorado.
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podwerkz
Senior Member Joined: 11 Mar 2019 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 966 |
Posted: 28 Oct 2020 at 12:45pm |
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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Capt Kidd
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 18 Aug 2015 Location: Chico, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 212 |
Posted: 28 Oct 2020 at 12:34pm |
My Durango is a 2016 with all wheel drive. It is rated to tow up to 6200 lbs.
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The Pirate's Pod
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Capt Kidd
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 18 Aug 2015 Location: Chico, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 212 |
Posted: 28 Oct 2020 at 12:32pm |
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 Pirate's Pod
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6289 |
Posted: 28 Oct 2020 at 10:58am |
The same exists for the Frontier. It likely is the additional weight and drag of the 4WD gearing.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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