We will be full-timing. Space is an important topic.Here is the respective limits of each:32TSBH Weight 7,750Carrying capacity 2,725 Combined weight10,475324BTS Weight 8,020 Carrying capacity 2,580 Combined weight10,600I researched every SUV listed (I need at least 8 seats, but 9+ is preferred) on some towing spec sites, but seems I might be pushing it with a vehicle that can only tow 11,000 lbs. 500 lbs is small margin of error. Will I have the RV loaded to the max? Probably because we will be full-timing with a full load of people.Seems like a vehicle that tows 12,000+ is prob safe, but there is basically only one vehicle out there:2003 - 2006 Suburban/Yukon XL 2500 8.1L V-8 12,000 (4WD and RWD)However, this is an old vehicle, tends to have lots of mileage on them, and are really hard to find.Is there another option?

Van, and it should be a 3/4 ton chassis.

No SUV after 2006 model year. 1-ton vans, GM's 6.0L/6-spd or Ford's V10.Have you considered taking two vehicles? You are still talking about a crew cab pickup and a minivan, but atl east there are an almost infinite number of 3/4+ ton pickups that would work.

Excursion either V-10 w/4.30`s or a diesel will also be a good choice. As was mentioned a 3/4 ton or 1 ton van will also be a good choice. again either an 8.1 for a GM van or a V-10/diesel for a Ford.Good luck!

I might be wrong, but I don't think there has ever been a SUV made that would have a payload capacity capable of carrying the weight of 8-9 passengers plus the tounge weight from a 10,000# travel trailer. Your only choice would more then likely be a 1 ton van, and even then depending on the size of the passengers you would be pushing it. You need to be looking at payload capacity not towing ability, especially with all of those passengers.

Heavy duty van; I have the Chevy 3500 passenger van; I removed the rear mostseat and can carry 9 people, lots of "trunk" space and can tow up to 10,000lbs(I believe).You may want to look at the Ford E350 as well

What SUV's will tow Jayco Jay Flight 32TSBH or Eagle 324BTS

full_mosey
Explorer
Apr 17, 2016
carringb wrote:

One note about the Chevy vans... Their published ratings are like SUVs, where it is a best case scenario. There is actually no Chevy passenger van that can tow 10,000 pounds except the DuraMax, and just barely. The 6.0 vans are rated at 16,000 max GCWR. DuraMax is 17,000 combined.

Wow!?

I have just acquired a 2004 GMC G2500 passenger van rated at 9900lbs towing. Cargo rating is 2700+. Are you saying a 6.0L with 8-lug wheels is no better than an SUV?

HTH;
John
jerryrigged
Explorer
Mar 21, 2016
Yes, Cherokee is out.

With the jayco 33RBTS, id have to be down to 1690 in added trailer weight, so thats out too, again, unless I am misunderstanding something about the hitches.

Even with the 32TSBH, I am limited to 1925 lbs, but since I plan to dry camp a lot (batteries, solar, lots of water, etc..) this would be tough too.
dodge_guy
Explorer II
Mar 21, 2016
Well I can tell you one thing. The Cherokee would be out for sure! With a full family and sleeping for 9 you will max it out right away on your first trip. 1400lbs is nothing. I've got 2100lbs of stuff in my trailer for a week long trip, and that's with just 2 kids (4people).

And yes 12% of the trailers loaded weight is perfect.
jerryrigged
Explorer
Mar 21, 2016
carringb / others:

I dont understand the 12,000 towing weight hitch configuration, which is the max offered by Reese/Drawtite for the E350, because when you go up to 12,000 from the 10,000 the max hitch weight drops from 1,500 down to 1,200 (both Drawtite and Reese) so what I gain in towing, I basically lose in the hitch weight.

I am looking at both Jayco JAY FLIGHT 33RBTS and ForestRiver Cherokee 304BH. The cherokee has a dry hitch weight of 12 percent (1,043 lbs) and loaded to the max, assuming that same 12 percent, means I can only get about 1,300 lbs of cargo on the trailer (trailer supports up to 2,481)

Fully loaded, is 12 percent a safe guess?
jerryrigged
Explorer
Mar 21, 2016
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jerryrigged
Explorer
Mar 21, 2016
shelbyj wrote:
F650 6 Door

If you have 80k to spare.

One problem with these custom jobs is the factory specs are probably no longer valid, so it seems risky.

If I do get a limo, i'd rather have a truck so I can get a 5th wheel.
shelbyj
Explorer
Mar 17, 2016
F650 6 Door

If you have 80k to spare.
Mike_Up
Explorer
Mar 17, 2016
NO SUVs today. They don't have the receiver hitch rating or the payload.

Vans are getting hard to find also but GM would be the only maker to offer one if it has the tow capacity. Ford and Dodge stopped making vans that have any real decent tow rating. The 1 ton van should have the payload needed but check the receiver hitch rating, I would want at least a 12,500/1,250 lbs rating for those heavy tongue weights.
shelbyj
Explorer
Mar 17, 2016
I meant that one. It has military axles on it. Payload is not an issue. It was meant more as a joke than anything. If you wanted to buy one like that it would probably be over 100k.
jerryrigged
Explorer
Mar 17, 2016
Dually on E350: 2500 extra pounds is a lot.

Dually on that F250: Not an option it looks like according to this
https://www.fordf150.net/2007/2007-ford-f250-superduty-specifications.php

Now that I think about it, maybe a 5th wheel is an option after all if I use an extended F-350 pickup, since they have much bigger payload, but only with dually since no other setup can pull the massive Jayco 325bhqs (GVWR 13,750):

https://www.fordf150.net/2007/2007-ford-f250-superduty-specifications.php

P.S. I think I'd also need 6.8L 4.30:1, stretched crew cab.

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