Newbie w/ tow vehicle question...
Hi all! I'm thinking of purchasing my first trailer (a vintage 1964 Aristocrat Mainliner) and am hoping for some advice from you knowledgeable folks: I’m trying to get an idea of what kind of vehi...
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Does something that old have trailer brakes? I think brakes and suspension are more important than power. Ford Explorer is cheaper to purchase. Toyota 4runner has a better transmission. 4runner is more difficult to find at low mileage and low price. It's difficult, not impossible. Recommend a transmission cooler for the tow vehicle. Car Complaints is easy to scan for vehicle probability. Nhtsa is more difficult to read.
For your trailer, an American 1/2ton truck would be my first choice. Mid size SUV with 5k tow rating would be my second choice. This allows extra capacity for braking. Nothing you buy will get the fuel mileage of your Honda Civic.
http://www.carcomplaints.com
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues?prodType=E
http://www.toyota-4runner.org
For your trailer, an American 1/2ton truck would be my first choice. Mid size SUV with 5k tow rating would be my second choice. This allows extra capacity for braking. Nothing you buy will get the fuel mileage of your Honda Civic.
http://www.carcomplaints.com
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues?prodType=E
http://www.toyota-4runner.org
