Downsizing Our Trailer & Tow Vehicle
We're looking to downsize our trailer to something in the 20' to 22' range, & also to downsize from our V8 truck to a V6, preferably a SUV. The trailers we've been looking at have a GVWR of 5000 lbs o...
Forum Discussion
jrp26789 wrote:Lwiddis wrote:
Like Lawrosa I'm partial to Tahoes and pull the TT below at 4,500-4,700 lb. loaded - I take a bunch of stuff. The next level smaller, Traverse, like the Explorer, is front wheel drive. MAX is 5k and you must be careful to keep weight on the front end. I don't think you are making the right TV choice.
The explorer is rear wheel frame based SUV, the edge is front wheel
Unfortunately, the explorer is no longer body on frame construction. They are uni-body now. I think the Jeep with the v6 or diesel or the new Chevy Colorado small pickups are great suggestions. I test drove a 15 Colorado. Very very nice, but at the time the Silverado was more truck for less money with the rebates so i bought the Silverado. They have come a long way since the S-10. Good luck in your decision
