everyday truck ideas needed
Hi, soon my Prius will go to our son.... I am considering a pick up truck, but it will be my daily vehicle, running kids around etc. We'd also use it to throw our bicycles in, and maybe in the future...
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This is our 2007 Jay Feather LGT Floorplan 30 U
WEIGHTS
Unloaded Vehicle Weight 5875
Hitch Weight (lbs) 850
Gross Vehicle Weight (lbs) 7350
Cargo Carrying Capacity (lbs) 1475
Would these 3 trucks below be okay (new Ford Ranger Diesel cheaper, would that work) to tow this if need be (prob only when we want to take all 6 bikes along, saves dragging them into the TT, assuming we have some wood in the truck, i read an article that states these as best mid size and the tow info....
2020 Ford Ranger
Max Towing: 7,500 lbs | $24,110 | USN Overall Score: 7.5/10
After being absent for a number of years, the Ranger pickup has finally returned to the Ford lineup. There is only one powertrain being offered, but it’s a good one. The Ranger’s turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder has plenty of low-end torque and comes fitted to a smooth 10-speed automatic transmission.
While the cabin has some cheap looking materials used here and there, this Ford is comfortable, roomy, and has a towing capacity that’s just shy of segment leaders. The top dog for towing in the Ranger lineup is the SuperCab trim in rear-wheel drive format. Tow-friendly hardware include a Two/Haul mode for the transmission, four-pin wiring, and trailer sway control.
2020 Chevrolet Colorado
Max Towing: 7,700 lbs | $36,615 | USN Overall Score: 7.1/10
You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to what’s available under the hood of the Chevrolet Colorado. Three engines are offered, though it’s the optional turbodiesel that rules the roost when it comes to towing capability. Fitted with this 2.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that’s coupled to a six-speed automatic, the diesel delivers 181 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. This motor delivers not only the best towing capacity found in a compact pickup, it's the Colorado's most fuel-efficient motor too.
In its rear-wheel-drive format, the turbodiesel returns an EPA-estimated 20 mpg in city driving and 30 mpg on the highway. To access the diesel engine means stepping up to the LT trim level. Included is the Trailering Package, which adds features like an automatic locking rear differential, a two-inch receiver hitch with four- and seven-pin connector, seven-wire electric harness and seven-pin sealed connector.
2020 GMC Canyon
Max Towing: 7,700 lbs | $37,805 | USN Overall Score: 7.3/10
Sharing the same chassis, engine, and transmission as the Colorado, the mechanically-identical GMC Canyon serves up the same total towing capacity. Like the Colorado, the class-leading 7,700 pound rating comes by choosing the 181-horsepower 2.8-liter turbo diesel four-cylinder engine. This means opting for the SLE trim level, one step above the base model. With the optional diesel, you get the same Trailering Package found on the Chevy Colorado, along with a Tow/Haul mode for the automatic transmission. This raises or lowers shift points, depending on how much you’re hauling, and uses engine compression to assist with braking.
Also like its Chevy twin, the Canyon features responsive handling and a comfortable cabin with a very intuitive infotainment system. While it’s true, our focus here is on towing capacity, not things like standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. In the Canyon, it’s nice to know you get all of the above in one versatile truck.
WEIGHTS
Unloaded Vehicle Weight 5875
Hitch Weight (lbs) 850
Gross Vehicle Weight (lbs) 7350
Cargo Carrying Capacity (lbs) 1475
Would these 3 trucks below be okay (new Ford Ranger Diesel cheaper, would that work) to tow this if need be (prob only when we want to take all 6 bikes along, saves dragging them into the TT, assuming we have some wood in the truck, i read an article that states these as best mid size and the tow info....
2020 Ford Ranger
Max Towing: 7,500 lbs | $24,110 | USN Overall Score: 7.5/10
After being absent for a number of years, the Ranger pickup has finally returned to the Ford lineup. There is only one powertrain being offered, but it’s a good one. The Ranger’s turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder has plenty of low-end torque and comes fitted to a smooth 10-speed automatic transmission.
While the cabin has some cheap looking materials used here and there, this Ford is comfortable, roomy, and has a towing capacity that’s just shy of segment leaders. The top dog for towing in the Ranger lineup is the SuperCab trim in rear-wheel drive format. Tow-friendly hardware include a Two/Haul mode for the transmission, four-pin wiring, and trailer sway control.
2020 Chevrolet Colorado
Max Towing: 7,700 lbs | $36,615 | USN Overall Score: 7.1/10
You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to what’s available under the hood of the Chevrolet Colorado. Three engines are offered, though it’s the optional turbodiesel that rules the roost when it comes to towing capability. Fitted with this 2.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that’s coupled to a six-speed automatic, the diesel delivers 181 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. This motor delivers not only the best towing capacity found in a compact pickup, it's the Colorado's most fuel-efficient motor too.
In its rear-wheel-drive format, the turbodiesel returns an EPA-estimated 20 mpg in city driving and 30 mpg on the highway. To access the diesel engine means stepping up to the LT trim level. Included is the Trailering Package, which adds features like an automatic locking rear differential, a two-inch receiver hitch with four- and seven-pin connector, seven-wire electric harness and seven-pin sealed connector.
2020 GMC Canyon
Max Towing: 7,700 lbs | $37,805 | USN Overall Score: 7.3/10
Sharing the same chassis, engine, and transmission as the Colorado, the mechanically-identical GMC Canyon serves up the same total towing capacity. Like the Colorado, the class-leading 7,700 pound rating comes by choosing the 181-horsepower 2.8-liter turbo diesel four-cylinder engine. This means opting for the SLE trim level, one step above the base model. With the optional diesel, you get the same Trailering Package found on the Chevy Colorado, along with a Tow/Haul mode for the automatic transmission. This raises or lowers shift points, depending on how much you’re hauling, and uses engine compression to assist with braking.
Also like its Chevy twin, the Canyon features responsive handling and a comfortable cabin with a very intuitive infotainment system. While it’s true, our focus here is on towing capacity, not things like standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. In the Canyon, it’s nice to know you get all of the above in one versatile truck.
