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Blanco1
Jan 24, 2013Explorer
Fishinghat wrote:
The most common vehicle used is the Honda CRV, which doesn't require any modifications to be towed. Since it is a SUV and will seat five, it shoud fit your needs. They have been built for many years and you should be able to find one in your price range.
I tow a Hummer, but at 4,800 lbs it is too heavy for most to consider towing and still too expensive. However it also doesn't require any modications either.
The Ford Explorer with an automatic can be towed but only after modifcations to the drive line system. The Jeeps can be towed (I believe) if they have a transfer case that can be put in nutral. Finding a Jeep that you would want as a dependable daily driver could be an issue since some have had a rough life in off road use. Good luck.
1st off I doubt most Jeeps ever see dirt & no more than the Explorers, IMHO.
I have considered a CRV & looked at them & they look like they might be large enough in back for our large dog, Probably close to 100 lbs when fully grown & small & easy to drive for the wife to drive & park & probably gets good fuel milage & the biggest bonus for me is that I'd not wanna hot rod that down the line & that would save me lots of money for my many other automotive projects, I've already be dreaming about fixing up the Jeep or Exploder if I got one of them...
Now explain these mods or lack of mods needed for these you suggest?
Does the CRV have 4x4 & if so a T-Case?
I figure anything with a manual trans would be a better choice for flat towing...
You've grabbed my attention, please give me more details... :h
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