Upcoming mid-size SUV's for towing

RinconVTR wrote:
Mike Up - Do not speak of what you do not know.

Mid-size SUV's are at the bottom of the TV list without a doubt, but don't you dare say they are not capable. That's a fool speaking.

First off, we're not talking midsize SUVs but midsize crossovers. Only midsize SUV available for current year is Toyota 4 Runner.

And yes, they are not capable of towing anything but very tiny travel trailers and pop ups unless you're a fool and believe it to be alright to exceed your GVWR, axle ratings, and hitch receiver rating. Then you'd definitely need good sway control due to the crossovers very short wheelbase.

For R-pod size and weight trailers, okay but going up will exceed your hitch receiver rating, along with other ratings if you plan to tow with a family, and depending on vehicle, maybe only a couple. I've seen Ford Edges with only 800 lbs of payload which leaves little capacity for anything other than the driver and trailer tongue weight.

Only a fool will believe it to be okay overloading a vehicle beyond its limits.