SUV Help

[Roy_Lynne]

Okay, pretend your old aunt, whose claim to fame is that she has been driving a standard shift all her life, and has driven just about anything, Class A's, C's, but has never towed, has decided she wants to buy an untra light trailer like a Casita but needs a vehicle to tow it with. She doesn't want new because she would have a heart attack paying that kind of money, but she doesn't have clue about tow packages or tongue weight. Also she really wants an SUV, not a truck because the look pretty.
Could you give her some advise? She has learned that dealers will tell you anything to make a sale so she would like to go to a dealer with the right questions.
And remember she is your favorite aunt, not one who your expecting to inherit from?
Thanks

[SoCalDesertRid1]

'94-'96 Bronco

[K_Charles]

I think an early 60's ford econoline van would look "pretty" pulling a small trailer. If she wants pretty, she will have to pick it out herself.

[Roy_Lynne]

Thanks. Actually she does have a significant other, but he is pretty skinny.

[camp-n-family]

Really depends on the weight of the tt and how much weight in the SUV. Casitas are pretty small and light, so if it's just her she could get away with any of the newer V6s like a Toyota Highlander or Ford Explorer for example. If the SUV will be loaded with passengers, the trailer over 4K loaded or a lot of mountain towing, she'll want something with a V8 and more payload like a Tahoe/Yukon, Sequoia (they are essentially trucks) or a Durango. Really hard to say without more specific info.