towing with suv???

Andy F wrote:

Terryallan wrote:

bid_time wrote:

Terryallan wrote:
Yep it depends on what New SUV you get as to what TT you can tow. Anything less than an Expedition, or Suburban, and you need to get a popup, 18' max ultra lite. You option expand quickly with the Burb, or Expe.

Really - that's the only two SUV's that can tow anything bigger than a popup? That either had to be tongue in cheek or a low information responder. I'm going with tongue in cheek.

Notice I said anything LESS than. Not the only 2. And I stand by my post. Any thing LESS than a Burb, or Expe, and you need a very small camper.

You can always hookup a Equinox, "new" Explorer or a Traverse to a 6000lb, 25', TT and give it a try. Call me, so I can watch.



Also notice, NONE of those are rated to tow more than 5000lbs. So you will be limited.

Ridiculous statement-sorry but I have to object. We're towing 6000 pounds+ with our Toyota Sequoia and our experience contradicts your claim. There are so many lightweight well built travel trailers now that can be towed by the Sequoia, the new Durango with the Hemi V-8, the new Grand Cherokee with the diesel engine, the Nissan Armada, the Tahoe/Yukon, and the Suburban and Expedition. An upgraded hitch and brake controller is a must, of course. We towed to Yellowstone from MN last summer and we had a great towing experience with our 9 year old 120,000 mile plus "paid for" Sequoia with all 6 of us.

Again, I did say less than. I guess you consider a Durango less than a Burb, or Expe? As for the Jeep. I have towed many miles with a Grand Cherokee, and I'd not hook a 114" wheelbase vehicle to a 26' TT.
As for the Armada. It is pretty much the SAME size as an Expe, if not longer. So unless you have other information. I'd say it is on the same level. As is the Durango.

I Would hope that when someone reads a post they would try to understand what they read. By saying LESS THAN. I meant SUVs that are NOT as Capable as, Meaning they can't do the same thing. That I only mentioned 2, was to give a reference point, not to say those were the only 2. An Armada has a 124" WB, and a pretty good V8. Making it pretty much the same. A Durango has a 120" WB, Making it much like the Expe.

I didn't know that there were people on here that could not understand giving examples. I did not think I had to spell it out, and name EVERY SUV that is in the same category. So when I say LESS than. I mean exactly that.