Which Crossover or suv is best for towing??

I surfed Jayco site and their 19ft TT has "unloaded" weight of 2,600 lbs. And their GVWR (re: loaded weight) is at 3,500 lbs. Most folks tow a "loaded" TT. Add people and "stuff" inside the Tow Vehicle and mini-vans and smaller V6 vehicles are over stressed. Especially going up hills and against a head wind.

Thus, do focus on Tow Vehicles with 5,000+ lbs weight ratings. For example: - GMC Traverse -

If buying new from dealer, I never ask for factory Tow Package "inclusion". They charge way too much. For me, I simply add my own ATF Aux cooler, add my own Timbren SES units, add my own Brake Controller and add my own Trailer hitch. And, I install at fraction of their selling price.

Hope this helps as well....

I would imagine you would want a 6cyl minimum to help over come the aero drag of a tt. +1 on the trans cooler and tow package.

Whatever you do, make sure a factory tow package is on the CUV whatever bloated minivan. They can be only 2000lbs without and if you bolt on a hitch they still are at 2k. The damage will be done, and the transmission will detonate.

Suggest Toyota 4Runner V6 (5000 lb tow rating), or if you want more power, V8 model (7000 or 7300 lb tow rating, depending on if 4wd or 2wd -- produced 2003 to 2009 only). Tough, reliable vehicle, and gas mileage is very competitive for the size, weight, and power. Good luck!

I wouldn't own anything but a 4wd, but that's me. I guess it depends on where you plan to tow the trailer. Do keep in mind though, that there have been reports on this forum of folks getting "stuck" on wet grass trying to move an RV using a 2WD tow vehicle.

Rule 1 that Sales Reps never tell you is "Never go with dry weight" number.

My previous 19ft TT was 4,200 lbs (average loaded). As a general rule, find the trailer's GVW number (re: max weight of loaded trailer - click here - ), then find a Tow Vehicle that pulls this MAX weight number + 20% more for steep hill pulling &/or pulling against a strong head wind.

With above in mind, I'd focus on a Tow Vehicle that can pull 5,500 - 7,000 lbs range. Especially if one loads attached trailer and onboard Tow Vehicle heavy.

Knowing what I know today and needing to tow "average" loaded 4,900 lbs trailer, I'd investigate a used 2 wheel drive Ford Sport Trac - which is a mid-size pickup with a short cargo box. It allows lots of comfortable people storage, V6 can tow 5,000 lbs and V8 can tow 7,000 lbs, and one can put raw goods (like firewood, storage boxes, peddle bikes, etc.) within its small box. And, one can even mount 2 x small kayaks on its roof as well. I'd use the V8 Sport trac for towing (boat, TT, utility) trailers and use our little 4 banger as daily driver...

Hope this helps....

Only 2500lbs, that's pretty light, throw a hitch on a Prius and your all set... Ok not funny sorry... I have a Durango and get about 10mpg pulling my 22 foot 4300lbs trailer. I would think a 6 cylinder for explorer is where I would be looking. Lots of space and a 50000lb towing capacity. (17/24 mileage) probably closer to 12 while towing.