What model of truck or SUV, would make a good tow vehicle?
In the past, I would have said a diesel truck and a 5er. For anyone planning to full time. You need space to avoid cabin fever. That means
a sizable RV and a truck that can pull it. I got to drive a 2007, 2500 GMC diesel and 29 foot 5er. It was a great combo. The Dodge Ram people I have talked with were happy too. Anyway, with all the new emission stuff I would not buy one today. The price was always high, for a pickup, but now they seem to price out over $50K. And I'm not sure I would buy one.
The 3/4 ton pickups burn a lot of fuel. So, what would work now? With the cost of gas, you would be better off staying at Motel 6. A Nissan V6 w/manual trans, would pull 6500 lbs, but they are more expensive than an auto trans. And that is still really not enough. I don't believe GM, Ford, Toyota, or any other company makes a V8 powered pickup w/manual trans. So, the consumers options are limited in my view. Is there a truck that can pull a trailer without guzzling so much gas? Say about 8000 lbs. And I think towing with a manual just makes more sense.
a sizable RV and a truck that can pull it. I got to drive a 2007, 2500 GMC diesel and 29 foot 5er. It was a great combo. The Dodge Ram people I have talked with were happy too. Anyway, with all the new emission stuff I would not buy one today. The price was always high, for a pickup, but now they seem to price out over $50K. And I'm not sure I would buy one.
The 3/4 ton pickups burn a lot of fuel. So, what would work now? With the cost of gas, you would be better off staying at Motel 6. A Nissan V6 w/manual trans, would pull 6500 lbs, but they are more expensive than an auto trans. And that is still really not enough. I don't believe GM, Ford, Toyota, or any other company makes a V8 powered pickup w/manual trans. So, the consumers options are limited in my view. Is there a truck that can pull a trailer without guzzling so much gas? Say about 8000 lbs. And I think towing with a manual just makes more sense.
