Picking a Tow Vehicle for Large Family
We are looking at taking our four children on the road for a 6-12 month trip while we road school/travel nurse. We also have a dog, plus all our gear, so your typical 3/4 ton pickup just doesn't fit o...
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I agree that it's getting more and more difficult to find the older Suburbans and Excursions that are in decent shape.
I did find (in metro NY of all places) a 2002 Suburban 2500 with the 8.1 engine. Paid 10K and put about $2500 (mechanic not me) in to it. Then went from NY to MT to AZ and back home with no problems (9000 miles total). This was last summer. Towed great and very comfortable. You even get some storage behind the 3rd row seats.
I think your plan is doable.
I did find (in metro NY of all places) a 2002 Suburban 2500 with the 8.1 engine. Paid 10K and put about $2500 (mechanic not me) in to it. Then went from NY to MT to AZ and back home with no problems (9000 miles total). This was last summer. Towed great and very comfortable. You even get some storage behind the 3rd row seats.
I think your plan is doable.
