APT wrote:
The most recent SUVs that can tow that TT is a 2006 8.1L Suburban/Yukon XL 2500 with 4.10 axle ratio. No SUVs after 2006. 2000-2006 GM twins 8.1L and 2000-2005 Ford Excursion V10/4.30 or PSD. 1-ton vans also work from that era, again with V10 or 8.1L. They are all quite rare with low mileage.
How far do you expect to travel? If under about 250 miles each way, then taking two vehicles may be worthwhile. Then you can get an HD pickup to tow and whatever your other big family vehicle is, say minivan or smaller SUV.
About how much do all those people weight? More recent 1-ton passenger vans should be comfortable up to around 8000 pounds dry. There are other models with similar floorplans that would work. Unfortunately, receiver and payload limits almost all 2007+ SUV from towing 7k pound loaded TTs with large families onboard.
APT I agree with everything you said. It's sort of a sad day when SUV's are no longer available to tow large campers.
A crew cab pick up is no substitute for a 3 row SUV when it come to carrying passengers.
I feel the OP's pain
My current crew cab dually struggles to carry my family and large dog.
My fiver can sleep 10 people but there is no single standard vehicle that can tow the fiver and more than 6 people.
