Family of 6 future tow vehicle.
I'm just looking for some opinions here. Current situation is: 2005 GMC yukon XL 2500 8.1 big block with 180,xxx miles. 2017 coachman Freedom express 320bhds probably around 9.5k -10k loaded up r...
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mkirsch wrote:vjstangelo wrote:
We took our V10 Excursion loaded up from VA to WY 3x with no problems. The 8.1 should be fine, probably better than the Rx since it has the Allison transmission. The issue is would you trust a vehicle with 180k miles headed into the deserted west? I see Ford is coming out with a new 7.3 gas motor and if they install that into the Expedition, it may be a winning combo for you. I think any Ex out there will have similar miles as your burb.
I'm hearing more and more that this 7.3 is an ugly rumor, no substance to it.
Also the Expedition doesn't have the payload capacity for this application, even if you completely ignore the payload ratings. Needs an 8-lug vehicle for four growing children and a ~9000lb trailer. An Expy could tow the trailer OR haul the kids, but not both.
Right. There is no half ton on the market that can handle the payload I need.
