Downsizing Our Trailer & Tow Vehicle

genick wrote:
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 or less. Can we safely haul a trailer of this weight with a V6? Does anyone have suggestions on SUVs that have decent gas mileage that could tow 5000 lbs or less?
Thanks for any help.

The Nissan Pathfinder has been getting good reviews, it's rated at 6,000# and is a V6 with good mileage and decent hauling. There are a couple of others too, but that would be best matched to downsizing and a 21 foot I'd guess. If you are in the mountains much the V6 may be pushed at altitude.
I did a fairly extensive look recently at this mid sized SUV market, for a slightly larger trailer. For me the best is the BMW X5 With the deisel, but I'm pulling 6,000# so need more torque than you do. They are expensive new, but they are very reliable and the price drops rapidly on the used ones, at least around here. They get great mileage and handle very well.