New RV New Toad
Hi All,
First time Class A'er here. I have a 2014 Fleetwood storm with a 5000lbs towing capacity.
Our lease on on our Toyota Sienna is up next month and we are looking to get a new vehicle that can double as a toad....
We ideally would like something in 7 passengers (2 adults and 3 young kids still in car seats).
We originally really liked the Honda Pilot & Odyssey however I know some do tow them we got too many mixed answers on if we would trash the tranny or not..
So next we looked at the Dodge Durango... We really love it! However the only 4 down model available is the R/T with Hemi and 2 speed 4x4 with neutral. The only issue.. curb weight of 5330lbs.
Now I understand everyone has their opinions and I am preparing to possibly get attacked at this question.. but will 330lbs really put me at risk?
Only other option are a Ford Explorer or a Jeep Grand Cherokee.. the Explorer was laid out too small.. and the Jeep was super nice however realistically with kids they will eventually want their friends to go somewhere and there will be no room.
Thoughts? I am not looking for any "legal" advice of any kind or you should or shouldnt. Just wondering if the ford chassis can handle and extra 330lbs. I mean I could keep a 1/4 tank of gas in it and cut the weight down considerably.
First time Class A'er here. I have a 2014 Fleetwood storm with a 5000lbs towing capacity.
Our lease on on our Toyota Sienna is up next month and we are looking to get a new vehicle that can double as a toad....
We ideally would like something in 7 passengers (2 adults and 3 young kids still in car seats).
We originally really liked the Honda Pilot & Odyssey however I know some do tow them we got too many mixed answers on if we would trash the tranny or not..
So next we looked at the Dodge Durango... We really love it! However the only 4 down model available is the R/T with Hemi and 2 speed 4x4 with neutral. The only issue.. curb weight of 5330lbs.
Now I understand everyone has their opinions and I am preparing to possibly get attacked at this question.. but will 330lbs really put me at risk?
Only other option are a Ford Explorer or a Jeep Grand Cherokee.. the Explorer was laid out too small.. and the Jeep was super nice however realistically with kids they will eventually want their friends to go somewhere and there will be no room.
Thoughts? I am not looking for any "legal" advice of any kind or you should or shouldnt. Just wondering if the ford chassis can handle and extra 330lbs. I mean I could keep a 1/4 tank of gas in it and cut the weight down considerably.
