Why a pickup?
We have a 17' TT that we tow with a mid sized body on frame SUV and it tows great. It's not going to win any drag races towing the trailer, but I've never been in a situation where it significantly s...
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You just have to pay attention to what you're talking about when you say "SUV".
That tag gets slapped on everything from unibody econobox compacts to Excursions that are 3/4 trucks with a roof over the bed.
If you specifically mean towing with a truck-chassis "SUV", they're fine.
I wouldn't use an SUV based on car drivetrain parts.
I also don't like towing trailers (other than 5th wheel or gooseneck) that are bigger and heavier than the truck pulling them. Some rainy day in a curve some screwy thing will happen and you'll see why.
That tag gets slapped on everything from unibody econobox compacts to Excursions that are 3/4 trucks with a roof over the bed.
If you specifically mean towing with a truck-chassis "SUV", they're fine.
I wouldn't use an SUV based on car drivetrain parts.
I also don't like towing trailers (other than 5th wheel or gooseneck) that are bigger and heavier than the truck pulling them. Some rainy day in a curve some screwy thing will happen and you'll see why.
