Hi! We are looking for a new truck because our 12 year old suburban is slowly dying. We are looking at a Ford Explorer 8 cyclinder with a max. tow rating of 7000. We are also looking at a KZ Fronti...
For what you want to tow, carry in the TV, and be safe, comfortable, etc., there aren't that many choices. Basically, you are down to a van, Suburban, or Excursion. I can' t think of anything else with a third row that would work properly. Just my 3 cents. Good luck and ignore the idjits who can't be polite and helpful. Probably just SAD (seasonal affective disorder).