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Dmeru
Explorer
Feb 26, 2016

Lexus GX470 or Toyota Sequoia

Hello everyone!

We are researching and planning to buy our first travel trailer soon! I'm nervous and excited all at the same time! I'm also buying a new SUV as my primary vehicle and it will be used to tow the trailer. I've narrowed down my choices to either the Lexus GX or the Toyota Sequoia. Both have pros and cons, but I like both and having a hard time deciding. The con to the Sequoia is the size being larger than the GX for parking in our garage and overall too much vehicle for daily use. It's just me and my husband plus our two dogs.

Still looking at trailers, but really like the Keystone Bullet 22 RBPR with a dry weight of 4600. The GX is rated to tow 6500 and the Sequoia 7200.

Would love to hear any thoughts from the experts here on which vehicle to select. Sorry for the long post and I'm looking forward to participating on this site. Thank you!

--Diane
  • Fresno_Tundra_D's avatar
    Fresno_Tundra_D
    Explorer
    Feb 26, 2016
    Both are nice SUV's but if I had to choose, I'd choose the Lexus. It has better fuel economy and is more luxurious. The 4.7 has enough power to handle the trailer you're looking at assuming you have a WDH. Also it would be easier to park being smaller. Being mostly a daily driver with occasional towing, I would definitely choose the Lexus!! Goodluck
  • coolmom42's avatar
    coolmom42
    Explorer II
    Feb 26, 2016
    Dmeru wrote:
    Hello everyone!

    We are researching and planning to buy our first travel trailer soon! I'm nervous and excited all at the same time! I'm also buying a new SUV as my primary vehicle and it will be used to tow the trailer. I've narrowed down my choices to either the Lexus GX or the Toyota Sequoia. Both have pros and cons, but I like both and having a hard time deciding. The con to the Sequoia is the size being larger than the GX for parking in our garage and overall too much vehicle for daily use. It's just me and my husband plus our two dogs.

    Still looking at trailers, but really like the Keystone Bullet 22 RBPR with a dry weight of 4600. The GX is rated to tow 6500 and the Sequoia 7200.

    Would love to hear any thoughts from the experts here on which vehicle to select. Sorry for the long post and I'm looking forward to participating on this site. Thank you!

    --Diane


    The Sequoia is a great match for that trailer. That's what I would go with. I drove a Sequoia for 3 years and loved it. You will get used to the size fast. It is also a very safe vehicle.

    Have fun!
    Another Diane
  • coolmom42's avatar
    coolmom42
    Explorer II
    Feb 26, 2016
    Dmeru wrote:
    Hello everyone!

    We are researching and planning to buy our first travel trailer soon! I'm nervous and excited all at the same time! I'm also buying a new SUV as my primary vehicle and it will be used to tow the trailer. I've narrowed down my choices to either the Lexus GX or the Toyota Sequoia. Both have pros and cons, but I like both and having a hard time deciding. The con to the Sequoia is the size being larger than the GX for parking in our garage and overall too much vehicle for daily use. It's just me and my husband plus our two dogs.

    Still looking at trailers, but really like the Keystone Bullet 22 RBPR with a dry weight of 4600. The GX is rated to tow 6500 and the Sequoia 7200.

    Would love to hear any thoughts from the experts here on which vehicle to select. Sorry for the long post and I'm looking forward to participating on this site. Thank you!

    --Diane


    The Sequoia is a great match for that trailer. That's what I would go with. I drove a Sequoia for 3 years and loved it. You will get used to the size fast. It is also a very safe vehicle.

    I much preferred the Sequoia to a truck for a tow vehicle. It's easy to access your belongings from inside, and much more secure than a truck with a bed cover.

    You will need a good weight distribution hitch like an Equalizer, to return weight to the front axle.

    Have fun!
    Another Diane
  • IdaD's avatar
    IdaD
    Explorer
    Feb 26, 2016
    If you're considering a Sequoia I'd recommend checking out short bed half ton crew cabs. They're cheaper and better tow vehicles and are just as good in the daily driver role. Put a canopy on it if you want the covered cargo area and you've got a two row full size SUV with more capability for less $$.
  • hohenwald48's avatar
    hohenwald48
    Explorer
    Feb 26, 2016
    If you want an SUV you might want to look at the Nissan Armada. Tow rating around 9,000 depending on model and options. With the Toyota you will be limited to the lightest trailers.

    Most all SUV's will have a short wheelbase. I my opinion that limits you to the shorter units. We tow an Open Range 216 with a 2013 Armada and that's about the least trailer I would want to spend time in and about the most trailer I can tow. You'll be significantly more restricted with the Toyota/Lexus.
  • sch911's avatar
    sch911
    Explorer
    Feb 26, 2016
    It's really going to depend on what TT you want. Both of those TV's are short wheelbase and have very limited GVWR's which will limit payload. So they may not be able to support the tounge weight. Also to minimize sway and maximize handling you'll want to keep the TT to 25' to 26' ft. Good luck....

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