Newbie purchase advice needed
I’ve been waiting and waiting to make the leap and I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel now. My vehicle is old and in need of replacing in a few months and so when I do it I want to m...
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I strongly recommend that you do your research on paper, and then rent 2-3 different types of RVs and confirm what you think from your research.
Different SUVs have different towing limits. A Platinum trim level Ford Explorer has a 3.5L Ecoboost engine and 5000 pound tow rating. Ford Expeditions is 5900-6200 lb or higher with a max tow package. Tahoes and Suburbans are in the 6000-6600 lb range depending on the exact version. Toyota Sequoias are at 7000 lb.
Generally you want to be around 80-85% of your tow rating, and properly set up with hitch and sway control, for a good towing experience.
You might be able to find a good deal on a used class B or C, and the cost would not be much more total than a tow vehicle and trailer.
Different SUVs have different towing limits. A Platinum trim level Ford Explorer has a 3.5L Ecoboost engine and 5000 pound tow rating. Ford Expeditions is 5900-6200 lb or higher with a max tow package. Tahoes and Suburbans are in the 6000-6600 lb range depending on the exact version. Toyota Sequoias are at 7000 lb.
Generally you want to be around 80-85% of your tow rating, and properly set up with hitch and sway control, for a good towing experience.
You might be able to find a good deal on a used class B or C, and the cost would not be much more total than a tow vehicle and trailer.
