3/4 or 1 ton SUV ?

[nhshep]

Crazy question. We loved our Travel trailer. Weight 6,100 lbs. Length 28 foot. Towed it with Dodge Durango V8. Never had an issue towing. Recently moved to 5th wheel keeping it as seasonal for now. Do not like the idea buying open bed truck where we have no use for the open bed except to handle the hitch to tow the 5'er.

Would love to gone with a larger TT 10k or 12k lbs 34 ft. But would have to change to a 3/4 or 1 ton truck. We have no use for open bed truck.

Why have they not made a 3/4 or 1 ton SUV. Is it lack of demand or an engineering issue. What is wrong with putting a larger engine inside an SUV to accommodate towing capacity and make it longer for wheel base. Give those who tow larger TT the inside SUV function when not towing (maybe 3 row seating like the Durango).

Putting a cap on a truck is not the same. It would not have doors and seats like a SUV. (No offense to those who have a truck with a cap).

There must be plenty of people who would love to have an SUV with more towing capacity so they are not limited to less than 10,000 lbs and forced to go with a 3/4 OR 1 Ton truck with open bed.

[opnspaces]

It's probably all in the economics for the manufacturers. If they don't see a robust market for a product they tend to not offer it.

There are 3/4 and one ton vans available. I considered one but do not like the front seat foot room especially for the passenger.

Getting into the SUVs, you can get a 3/4 ton excursion or Suburban, but they haven't made them in many years. On the plus side, they are fairly inexpensive compared to a late model vehicle.

[gbopp]

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