Need tow vehicle - preferably under 10k
I'm looking for a vehicle for our travel trailer. My wife likes the sportsmen 301BHLE. It is 33 feet long and hitch weight of 880. Gross trailer weight is 8000. We both like the double bunk bed option...
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Andrewmart wrote:
Also, is there any range/restriction on mileage or how old the vehicle model should be if we get a 3/4 or 1 ton pick up? In my price range, we are looking at vehicles between 2002-2008 with mileage of 170k+.
Also, this is a bit vague, but would any 2500 pull it? I would definitely look at the numbers and axle etc, but, in general, would they tow better than our expedition?
A couple years back we picked up a nice no rust 2008 V10 F250 with 120k miles. No issues to speak of for the last 2 years. I'm sure if you do a little looking, you won't be stuck with a 2002 with 170k miles for $10k.
The biggest issue with suburbans & vans is finding them as there aren't many produced. If you can find a nice one in your price range, go for it but the 4 door pickups have largely come to dominate the RV towing market.
I think with relatively short 200 mile travel days, if you can find a 3/4 ton with a bench front seat it's a reasonable option. Then again how old are they? If they are stuck in car seats, a van/suburban isn't going to be a whole log better.
Yes even with the 3/4 ton trucks it's worth running the numbers for a specific truck. With 6 of you plus presumably bikes, firewood, etc...in the truck, it is still very much possible to exceed the payload rating of the truck
