carringb wrote:
The Armada is the worst of the full size SUV's for towing. Its suspension is way too soft and under-damped. Power is good. Transmission was pretty nice too. But even with just a heavy load in the back, it got excessively floaty on highway, with excessive squat. I went into the Armada for work after 6 weeks in a Ford Flex, and the Flex handled 1,500 payloads far better. (Note, I realize the Flex is not in the same class, and can't tow as much, which is kinda my point.... The Armada should have hauled weighed much better)
What year Armada did you have? After 2016 alot has changed (or so they say?) What SUV would you guys recommend then? It can't just be pickups :( . The Armada has a 1,700 lbs payload. Trailer tongue weight of 850 lbs. Here are the three we are interested. I will end up with one of those (just not sure which)
COLEMAN LIGHT LX 2125BH - Length 25.8ft - Hitch weight 542lbs - dry weight 4,380 - cargo weight 3,220.
Coachmen RV Apex Nano 193BHS - Length 22ft - Hitch weight 370lbs - dry weight 3,467 - cargo weight 1,250.
KEYSTONE BULLET 243BHS - Length 27ft - Hitch weight 530lbs - dry weight 4,880lbs - cargo weight 1,660lbs