Towing a 4500lb TT with an SUV
We currently tow our 17ft ultralight TT with a 2007 Honda Pilot. It is rated to tow 4500lb, we are 3500 dry and about 4350 loaded. We know we're near the top of our capacity, and had planned to tow cl...
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^This. Some motors can be efficient when solo, but all motors drink heavy when towing. Although having more torque than the Pilot will help slightly (like 1-2 MPG) because you'll be able to maintain a lower RPMs. The EcoBoost is great for occasional towing, because it's very powerful, gets good mileage when un-hooked. But it'll still use almost as much fuel when towing.
That said... If towing mileage is a requirements, the baby-diesels shine here. But they still are plagued with emissions problems when driven in town, and you give up half the horsepower compared to the top-end gasoline offerings.
That said... If towing mileage is a requirements, the baby-diesels shine here. But they still are plagued with emissions problems when driven in town, and you give up half the horsepower compared to the top-end gasoline offerings.
