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FrugalFamily
Explorer
Jun 11, 2020

Suburban Versus Excursion or something else???

For the last several years we've been towing our 2005 Outback 26 footer with a a 2WD 04 Suburban with the 5.3 engine. Towing, we'd get about 10 MPG and although the rig was fine on the flats, it would...
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theoldwizard1
Explorer II
Jun 12, 2020
If you keep your LOADED trailer weight under 8,000 lbs AND move all of the cargo to the trailer, an EcoBoost Expedition with a 6 speed is a viable option. It MUST have the HD trailer tow option (HD radiator, HD transmission cooler, trailer brake wiring and possibly a built in trailer brake controller, and a higher rear axle.

We have put 4 adults and 4 kids under 12 in one for short trips.

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