carolynjune wrote:
I don't care for the suburbans.  There's not enough leg room in the 3rd seat.  The expedition had the leg room, but since we'll be full timing, I'm not willing to risk the transmission burning up.  As much as I'd like to stick with a vehicle with 3 rows, I think I need to suck it up and go with a truck.
 I'm not aware of any issues with the Ford transmission other then the older 4 speed automatic (mine has 169,000 miles)no problems.  GM had trouble with older burb transmissions.
I will say it's a lot more stress free with a long wheel base heavy duty tow vehicle.