TV recommendations for a large family
I need some help choosing a TV for a family of 7. I know there are lots of posts related to choosing a TV and I have been reading them for weeks. But everyone's circumstances are different. This is...
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You pretty much need the payload of a 3/4+ ton TV. Few half ton SUVs have 1600+ pounds of payload you need. The 3/4 ton Suburban and Yukon XL of 2000-2006 ride great, better than the Excursion. If you do not need this as a daily driver, I highly recommend an 8.1L. Otherwise, the 6.0L has ratings you need with better non-towing fuel economy.
Since you have no towing experience, you need to mentally prepare yourself. 60-65mph on flat highways. 6.0L (or any half ton from same era) will be in 3rd gear at 2500-2700rpm. 7-10mpg is typical for towing any high walled RV with a gas engine. And 8.1L would make the driver happier. :)
Consider 3/4 and 1-ton vans. GM's 6.0L, 8.1L, and Ford's V10 were all used in the last 10 years. You can get a lot newer/lower mileage van for the same amount of money. They are not offered from the OEMs with nearly as much equipment as SUVs or pretty much any car in the last 15 years. But they are very functional and make great large family TVs.
Since you have no towing experience, you need to mentally prepare yourself. 60-65mph on flat highways. 6.0L (or any half ton from same era) will be in 3rd gear at 2500-2700rpm. 7-10mpg is typical for towing any high walled RV with a gas engine. And 8.1L would make the driver happier. :)
Consider 3/4 and 1-ton vans. GM's 6.0L, 8.1L, and Ford's V10 were all used in the last 10 years. You can get a lot newer/lower mileage van for the same amount of money. They are not offered from the OEMs with nearly as much equipment as SUVs or pretty much any car in the last 15 years. But they are very functional and make great large family TVs.
