Matching Towing Vehicle and TT Beginner
Hi, We have had park model, seasonal trailers and have never towed anything. Now in retirement we are planning on buying a 24 to 27 foot travel trailer for towing to spend time between Ontario and ...
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You can't really get many/any SUVs with good payload, power and towing capacity in new or newer models. Actually payload and axle capacity is the limiting factor since 400hp is readily available.
Clean slate, figure out what camper you want first or at least narrow it down and size the truck accordingly. But if you have the means, just skip all the calculating and get a 3/4 - 1 ton pickup. Diesel if you want effortless towing, gas if you want safe,but slow once you get in the mountains. Doesn't matter brand, if going new, just pick one. All are solid and pull like a semi. (The diesels anyway)
Clean slate, figure out what camper you want first or at least narrow it down and size the truck accordingly. But if you have the means, just skip all the calculating and get a 3/4 - 1 ton pickup. Diesel if you want effortless towing, gas if you want safe,but slow once you get in the mountains. Doesn't matter brand, if going new, just pick one. All are solid and pull like a semi. (The diesels anyway)
