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jbanks1005
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Sep 18, 2021

SUV for pulling hybrid

Hey everyone! My family and I are looking at getting a hybrid camper for our growing family in the next few years. Right now it’s my wife and I and our two kids (2 and 1) with another one on the way. We plan on having one more and so that’s why we would be looking at a full size SUV. I’ve been doing some basic research on the different vendors and thought I would see what others thought.

Does anyone currently tow their hybrid with a full size suv? I know one with a tow package is a must and I know an SUV is not ideal, compared to a truck but with our growing family and the age of the kids, a truck wouldn’t be possible. I’ve been camping before and I absolutely loved it and my wife would love to go as well and get into it as we both love to be outdoors and to be able to raise our kids to love it as well and to be outdoors too. Camping was a great way to get away for me.

Are there any recommendations on specific SUV makers, options to consider and/or things to look out for?

I appreciate everyone’s time, thoughts and opinions.
  • Ah thanks everyone!! I value your input. I know As you have spoken Chevy has their cargo/passenger vans and I know Ford does as well but any thoughts on which is better overall?
  • Those kids will get bigger and they will want to bring friends along...6-10 crammed in an SUV is not going to be comfortable.

    Also, payload can be an issue With 6 of you, that could easily be 800lb of payload eaten up by bodies...most SUVs don't have a ton of payload to start with, so will there be enough left for the hitch weight.

    I'd be looking at a full size body on frame 3/4 or 1 ton van. Something with a 2500lb payload, so you could load kids and gear in the van and still have enough to handle the trailer.
  • You may not like the idea of it, but with the plan being four kids, and they will grow, you may want to look at the vans like the Chevy Express, plenty of seating, and up to 9000 lb tow capacity.