Best Tow Vehicles for Hybrids
We would like to purchase a sub-$10,000 tow vehicle for a hybrid trailer (not yet purchased) that can double as a safe "sharing car" for two teen drivers in our family. We camp roughly six times per y...
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Towing anything "high walled" at 60mph comfortably takes a lot more power than a naturally aspirated V6 engine. Step up to something Forced induction, or V8 and power should be good. That likely means full sized half ton SUV. Then there is a matter of payload.
If you plan to camp about 200 miles from home, then Id recommend getting a cheap regular cab 3/4 ton gas truck within your budget and driving two vehicles. Then you can tow nearly any high wall travel trailer you want under 7k pounds dry. Soon those teenagers won't be camping with you anyway, or driving themselves.
If you plan to camp about 200 miles from home, then Id recommend getting a cheap regular cab 3/4 ton gas truck within your budget and driving two vehicles. Then you can tow nearly any high wall travel trailer you want under 7k pounds dry. Soon those teenagers won't be camping with you anyway, or driving themselves.
