Whats the best car to tow ??
My wife and I will be buying our first MH in the very neat future and we have decided that we will need a car to get around in when the RV is parked, But I have read in this forum that there is some q...
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willald wrote:
Indeed, Jeeps are very easy and simple when it comes to flat towing. However, they do not fit the bill for many folks, for various reasons.
Especially for those for which the 'toad' has to also serve as an everyday driving vehicle when not camping/RVing. Jeeps are awesome for going offroad, but that offroad prowess comes at a price in terms of road manners, comfort.
I know they've got much better in recent years, but overall, Jeeps can be a VERY uncomfortable ride on pavement, and due to their design they can also be extremely lacking in various 'creature comforts' many other vehicles have (yes, I have driven and rode in several of them). For that reason, many folks want nothing to do with them, for the vehicle they have to drive everyday.
Guess just goes back to the fact that there is no such thing as a 'best' car to tow, 'cause everyone's wants, needs, likes, dislikes, etc. are going to be very different. Whats best for one person will be horrible for another.
Will
While i don't disagree w/ some of what you say, far more folks own Wranglers that NEVER tow them behind a coach than do....and many of those owners use them as their daily driver.
I think you better go checkout the jeep JK (07-14) and more specifically go drive a 2012+ theyre A LOT different than you seem to recall.
prior to 2012 the 3.8L 6cyl engine was a little anemic at 202hp, BUT the '12+ 3.6L pentastar took care of that w/ its 285 hp....mpg isn't earth shattering at 17/21 but what 4x4 vehicle is & the jeeps aren't light (at 4200+ lbs)....luckily they tow considerably lighter (on all 4's) than they actually are.
4 door Wranglers (referred to as the UNLIMITED) can be VERY LUXURIOUS....FULL LEATHER heated & cooled seats, Highend Factory sound systems - by ALPINE w/ external amps, subwoofer, In-Dash Navigation, Satellite & Bluetooth.
and OMG they even have power door locks, power windows ;) control & full hardtops (w/ removable roof panels if you don't wanna take the entire hard top off. ;)
Jeep Wranglers hold their value better than ANY OTHER vehicle made - and thats multiple years RUNNING (was #2 prior to 2012 when it became #1 in holding its value)....as such it is THE TOP Vehicle for RE-SALE....the 2014 unlimited are predicted to hold 70% of its value after 3 years & more than 55% after 5 yrs !
