Front wheel Drive vehicle for towing?
My wife and I are looking to purchase a vehicle to tow a trailer camper + or - 19 feet. There are a number of front wheel 6 cylinder..300+hp cars..which have a tow rating of over 5,000lbs... Example: ...
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Do you mean the Nissan Armada? It is RWD with a V8.
The Arcadia is a GMC crossover. It is FWD or AWD.
FWDs can tow, but you have to ensure a correct hitch setup. One note about the Arcadia...The transmission is tuned for fuel economy, so it hunts really bad when towing. I had to help two different owners who burned up their transmissions towing just small utility trailers.
My first pick for a 19' trailer would be an EcoBoost Ford Flex. The AWD system can apply 100% torque to the rear axle as needed, and more important: 2-turbos!
The Arcadia is a GMC crossover. It is FWD or AWD.
FWDs can tow, but you have to ensure a correct hitch setup. One note about the Arcadia...The transmission is tuned for fuel economy, so it hunts really bad when towing. I had to help two different owners who burned up their transmissions towing just small utility trailers.
My first pick for a 19' trailer would be an EcoBoost Ford Flex. The AWD system can apply 100% torque to the rear axle as needed, and more important: 2-turbos!
