Experienced opinion please
Who's up for a puzzle? Pick my next TV. Any honest opinion is welcome, just give me your reason behind your thoughts so I can process. Will post pics at completion sometime in the next 3 to 6 mon...
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Thanks mtofell1, I worried about a non-truck Dodge due to transmission history (I've had a Caravan and Intrepid with multiple transmissions). Found an '06 SXT V8 4WD 107K miles close to me with a 3.55 rear gear for $8K, states 14/18 MPG... Does have the third row seating.
I hear you loud and clear mrkoje. With my price being #1 handicap, I'm further complicating the purchase with a 100K mile limit. Being pretty wide open after that is what boggles my mind. If a Yukon and a Suburban get the same MPG, why not go more stable/more room and go 'burbon? I'll look closer at the Sequoia but I think the Toyota badge may price me out of a good deal.
Lynnmor, I've looked at nearly every Yukon/Tahoe/Suburban I've driven past these last few months and I see a good amount of bumper rust and lower rear quarter cancer. Neither scare me too bad since this is a 2 to 4 yr vehicle only. I know as my girls get older it's going to be the wife and I mostly on these trips. I was wheelbase scared first driving the little Explorer with 29' of trailer but I've had zero tail wagging. Perhaps a Suburban isn't required for my TT size/weight.
Your scaring me donn0128, I thought the 1500 Tahoe/Suburban TV was a pretty good option towing lighter trailers. One of the reasons I went with a basic Jayflight is it weights equal to most hybrids with similar sleeping arrangements. Just 'autotrader' searched E250 Ford vans and they are all cargo walled (no rear windows). My TV will need to be a fully functional family (plus a friend or two sometimes) hauler around town and on trips.
Thank you all for the quick responses, I'll be checking back often for good opinions and will help fill in the puzzle with answers to your questions about my needs for this next TV.
I hear you loud and clear mrkoje. With my price being #1 handicap, I'm further complicating the purchase with a 100K mile limit. Being pretty wide open after that is what boggles my mind. If a Yukon and a Suburban get the same MPG, why not go more stable/more room and go 'burbon? I'll look closer at the Sequoia but I think the Toyota badge may price me out of a good deal.
Lynnmor, I've looked at nearly every Yukon/Tahoe/Suburban I've driven past these last few months and I see a good amount of bumper rust and lower rear quarter cancer. Neither scare me too bad since this is a 2 to 4 yr vehicle only. I know as my girls get older it's going to be the wife and I mostly on these trips. I was wheelbase scared first driving the little Explorer with 29' of trailer but I've had zero tail wagging. Perhaps a Suburban isn't required for my TT size/weight.
Your scaring me donn0128, I thought the 1500 Tahoe/Suburban TV was a pretty good option towing lighter trailers. One of the reasons I went with a basic Jayflight is it weights equal to most hybrids with similar sleeping arrangements. Just 'autotrader' searched E250 Ford vans and they are all cargo walled (no rear windows). My TV will need to be a fully functional family (plus a friend or two sometimes) hauler around town and on trips.
Thank you all for the quick responses, I'll be checking back often for good opinions and will help fill in the puzzle with answers to your questions about my needs for this next TV.
