Hello All and hope everyone is safe,I am looking into getting my first TT. I have to buy a used (but recent) SUV (3-row seating) to pull the TT. SUV is for comfort as I have a large family. So the TT will have to sleep 6 or more (preferably with bunkhouse room with a closing door) and master that has doors for privacy. My kids ages: 15 year old girl, 14 year old boy, 8 year old boy, 4 year old boy, 1 year oldThis is what I found so far: 1-ASPEN TRAIL 2910BHS...6639 lbs2-Aspen Trail 3210BHDS...7794 lbs3-ASPEN TRAIL 3230BHS...8034 lbs4-ASPEN TRAIL 3280BHS...7190 lbs5-Heartland Travel Trailer RV Prowler 271BR...7880 lbs6-Keystone Rv Travel Trailer RV Hideout 318BR...7686 lbs.7-New 2022 Forest River RV Cherokee Alpha Wolf 30RDB-L...7002 lbs8-Coleman BH322...7436 lbs9-NEW 2021 KEYSTONE BULLET 330BHS (has 2 bathrooms)...7032 lbsSo if you can please answer these questions below:1) What is a GREAT SUV to pull any of the TT above or any that you know would fit my needs?2) Which from the list #1-9 above would be the best overall TT in your opinion? and please list reasons that would make it the best fit for my large family? (Additional info: Me and my two oldest are 5'5", others are smaller) 3) Are there certain TT companies to stay away from? (maybe due to toilet, plumbing, electric, issues, etc)4) For #9 above, should I avoid a 2 bathroom TT?5) Any additional info you can add would be greatly appreciated because this is my first and I want to get the right TT that we will not grow out of to quick??Thank you and God Bless. Stay safe and healthy,James

No suv can tow any of those made in last 8 years. Also you list dry weights, please add 1500 pounds for family of 6 at minimum to each dry weight.Also determine hitch weight: 14% x 8,500lb is 1190 pounds plus hitch gear 150. Lbs You exceeded max hitch rate right off the bat on a 2021 Chevy suburbanThe GM max hitch rate of 1,000 pounds is what killed the 2500 series 3/4 ton suburban. in 2013.

PAThwacker wrote:No suv can tow any of those made in last 8 years. Also you list dry weights, please add 1500 pounds for family of 6 at minimum to each dry weight.Also determine hitch weight: 14% x 8,500lb is 1190 pounds plus hitch gear 150. Lbs You exceeded max hitch rate right off the bat on a 2021 Chevy suburbanThe GM max hitch rate of 1,000 pounds is what killed the 2500 series 3/4 ton suburban. in 2013.X2

Concur ! Once you add up all of the cargo, human and otherwise, you will realize you need a 3/4 ton pickup.

Welcome to the forums.1. A 3/4 ton burb size vehicle or a 3/4 or a one ton size passenger van with your crowd.2 .You'll have to look at each floorplan and decide which is the best for your needs/wants. 3. TTs to stay away from ? Brands....Thats just a personnel choice as their aren't any brands that someone doesn't like.4. With your family the 2 bath rooms may make sense. 5. Are those weights you listed a mfg dry weight or the trailers gvwr. If their a dry weight add approx another 1200-1400 lbs for loading. Good luch ...you got lots of looking and decisions to make.

Find an older 3500 van......with a 454 or 460.

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NamMedevac_70
Explorer II
Sep 22, 2021
Good advice from those above and if you will be towing in high mountains of Rockies or west coast then you will need a really very powerful truck when your TT and tow vehicle is fully loaded.
deltabravo
Nomad
Sep 22, 2021
jdc1 wrote:
Find an older 3500 van......with a 454 or 460.

Those haven't been offered in probably 20 years, if not longer, or if ever (in a van).

A GM 3500 with the 6.6L Duramax would be a good choice, if you can find one.
jdc1
Explorer II
Sep 22, 2021
Find an older 3500 van......with a 454 or 460.
JIMNLIN
Explorer III
Sep 22, 2021
Welcome to the forums.

1. A 3/4 ton burb size vehicle or a 3/4 or a one ton size passenger van with your crowd.

2 .You'll have to look at each floorplan and decide which is the best for your needs/wants.

3. TTs to stay away from ? Brands....Thats just a personnel choice as their aren't any brands that someone doesn't like.

4. With your family the 2 bath rooms may make sense.

5. Are those weights you listed a mfg dry weight or the trailers gvwr. If their a dry weight add approx another 1200-1400 lbs for loading. Good luch ...you got lots of looking and decisions to make.
theoldwizard1
Explorer II
Sep 22, 2021
Concur ! Once you add up all of the cargo, human and otherwise, you will realize you need a 3/4 ton pickup.
AppFire
Explorer
Sep 22, 2021
PAThwacker wrote:
No suv can tow any of those made in last 8 years. Also you list dry weights, please add 1500 pounds for family of 6 at minimum to each dry weight.
Also determine hitch weight: 14% x 8,500lb is 1190 pounds plus hitch gear 150. Lbs You exceeded max hitch rate right off the bat on a 2021 Chevy suburban

The GM max hitch rate of 1,000 pounds is what killed the 2500 series 3/4 ton suburban. in 2013.

X2
PAThwacker
Explorer
Sep 22, 2021
No suv can tow any of those made in last 8 years. Also you list dry weights, please add 1500 pounds for family of 6 at minimum to each dry weight.
Also determine hitch weight: 14% x 8,500lb is 1190 pounds plus hitch gear 150. Lbs You exceeded max hitch rate right off the bat on a 2021 Chevy suburban

The GM max hitch rate of 1,000 pounds is what killed the 2500 series 3/4 ton suburban. in 2013.

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