What do you tow with?
We have abandoned our plan to buy a small hybrid and are looking at a number of hard-sided TTs, in the 22'-26' range. We have to buy a new vehicle to tow it with and are thoroughly confused. We've d...
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See signature line, my TV is a Ford Expedition with the heavy duty tow package. The TT is 32' hitch to bumper. Sometimes I wish I had a 3/4 ton based GM Suburban or Yukon for the extra payload, but I just don't like them as well and everywhere I looked I could get more for my money with the Expedition. The 5.4 V8 has enough power for what I need, but certainly does not have the torque of a bigger V8 or of course a diesel. The 6 speed tranny and HD tow package with the 3.73 gearing makes this vehicle pull well and I do not regret my choice.
Watch closely what you buy, many SUVs or trucks may look the same, but are optioned out differently and towing ability varies a lot. Good luck with your search. BTW, when pulling my TT I get 9 - 11 MPG ... depending on the terrain.
Watch closely what you buy, many SUVs or trucks may look the same, but are optioned out differently and towing ability varies a lot. Good luck with your search. BTW, when pulling my TT I get 9 - 11 MPG ... depending on the terrain.
