Yes...another "New to RVing" thread
Sorry in advance for the 1 millionth "new to RVing" thread. But I'm trying to get some advice (and/or feedback) before landing my new tow vehicle. I have a young family, a wife with 3 sons, 6mont...
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I've owned both a 2008 Expedition and a 2010 Suburban. My old trailer was 5500-6000lbs loaded. Neither got great mileage. Both, 3.4 rear ends. You're looking at 6-7mpg. The 5.4l is a better tow engine, hands down. It would at least do 65. I couldn't get over 55-60mph in the Chevy without the tranny temps skyrocketing. And I can't even begin to tell you how gutless that engine felt until you hit about 3500rpms. The new ones are supposed to be a little better. However, the longer wheelbase on the suburban did feel more stable.
I would scratch both and look at a crew cab truck with a better tow engine...which is pretty much any modern engine (personally, I'd still avoid the 5.3l). There is more room in the back seat of most trucks than either of those SUV's middle seat...and they tend to be cheaper. Get a truck cap and you have plenty of storage.
My $.02.
I would scratch both and look at a crew cab truck with a better tow engine...which is pretty much any modern engine (personally, I'd still avoid the 5.3l). There is more room in the back seat of most trucks than either of those SUV's middle seat...and they tend to be cheaper. Get a truck cap and you have plenty of storage.
My $.02.
