Must-haves for Van or SUV as tow vehicle?
Thanks to all of your excellent advice, I have decided to find either a full size van or SUV to pull a travel trailer (I am thinking around 20’) for my cross country trip this summer, primarily becaus...
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okhmbldr wrote:
Most trailering packages include the hitch rated to suit the vehicle, a larger radiator, plus a transmission cooler. Will vary with different manufacturers.
A full sized van will tow just about any 20' trailer you find.
Many of the front wheel drive SUV's come with the trailering package. GM's, Traverse, Acadia, Enclave, they are all six cylinder engines but get close to 300 hp. Ford Explorer also a great tow vehicle for the smaller trailers.
Just find the trailer first, then select something you will enjoy as a daily driver that has the capacity to tow your new trailer. Also, good idea to put you total package together a few months before you begin your adventure. Take a few small trips an get used to your vehicle/trailer package. Good luck.
Do you think the V6 engines could handle a cross county trip? I had eliminated them from my search thinking that they wouldn’t hold up... but if they could handle it that would be good news on the daily driver and gas mileage fronts!
