Best Diesel SUV Tow Vehicles?
We're getting a 25 ft. Airstream travel trailer and would like to tow it with a diesel SUV. The trailer has a Gross Vehicle Weight of 7300 lbs. and the Mercedes-Benz GL350 we're considering has a maxi...
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Assuming the OP gets a proper sized no sway WDH & is willing to take it maybe with someone experienced to a Tripple scale & fine tune the hitch with their wet TT. to get weight distribution between the drive, steer, & trailer axles reasonable they should have good experience with any of the 3 turbo diesel SUVs. Assuming the wet AS is kept at or below 6,500ish pounds. Rocket ship no but what most would consider reasonable.
My ED has a tune which I would highly recommend for the turbo brake more so than the power bump & other benefits. Makes coming down the grades safe comfortable & reassuring. Mine has taken an AS to that weight over the Eisenhower pass and would hold about 55. No rocket ship but reasonable & still passing semis. Generally as least as well as most naturally aspirated gas half tons or SUVs. Pretty much at the reasonable limit IMO. But a poor set up would not be safe or enjoyable. Good setup is key.
My ED has a tune which I would highly recommend for the turbo brake more so than the power bump & other benefits. Makes coming down the grades safe comfortable & reassuring. Mine has taken an AS to that weight over the Eisenhower pass and would hold about 55. No rocket ship but reasonable & still passing semis. Generally as least as well as most naturally aspirated gas half tons or SUVs. Pretty much at the reasonable limit IMO. But a poor set up would not be safe or enjoyable. Good setup is key.
