considering upgrading tow vehicle

Melanie83103 wrote:
Hello - We have a small camper - the 16 foot Amerilite, which only weighs 2300 pounds. We are currently towing with our 2011 Nissan Quest minivan (which is a v6).

We have always felt that the minivan is really dragging when we are towing the camper. We only drive about 60 mph, but it still doesn't feel right. We do have a weight distribution hitch and sway bar too.

We are considering trading in the minivan on a smaller V8 SUV, like the Chevy Tahoe.
Melanie

Your 250HP Quest Mini Van with the WDH and sway bar should work fine!!!
Wondering if it is the CTV transmission that is giving you the lack of performance feel???

Anyway I am very familiar towing with the 3.5 engine you have in your Quest and it is very good.

PS... For years we towed our 23' Airstream with a 1993, "150 HP V6" Quest Mini Van. No issues. We now tow the same trailer with a Infiniti G35 3.5V6 (same engine as your Quest) and it has more power than we need. Note our 23' is twice the weight of your Amerilite.

PSII... Is the hitch etc set up right?? Most are not and it really diminishes the handling and feel.



PSIII The Ford Flex is an excellent suggestion as a new TV. Also consider the GM Acadia. Highly rated and would easily handle your lightweight.



PSIV There is no advantage to getting a pickup or Tahoe.