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Re: Towing with a V-6 SUV?
Grit dog wrote: This frigiin website been dropping responses recently. Just lost a good one! Haha Short story, yes, plenty of 300hp + 6 bangers in nice heavy mid size SUVs that will tow well. And several 400hp V8 options in the same rigs. bummer on that lost post. I know the feeling when you've put the effort to write and once it disappears, it's a pain to rewrite what you'd painstakingly composed.....but I would love to have more info from you about specifics on SUV models to which you are referring. Thanks!1.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Towing with a V-6 SUV?
IdaD wrote: If you're buying new I guess you might consider a diesel Colorado/Canyon. Put a canopy on it and you've effectively got a two row diesel SUV with a decent tow rating. I am planning on buying used, both on the Tow Vehicle and the Trailer. Thank you to everyone for your input. It's all good food for thought.1.1KViews0likes0CommentsTowing with a V-6 SUV?
Is there anyone else out there who has personal experience with pulling a light travel trailer (GVWR max 5,000lbs) with a V-6 properly equipped with a tow package and trailer brake system? I really want to stay small and light on the TT and avoid having to have a full-size SUV or truck. I anticipate physically towing only about 10% of my total driving time, and a big ol' gas guzzler is more vehicle than I want or need for day to day driving for just myself and my pooch. If absolutely necessary, I can consider a V-8 in this same mid-size SUV category, or even a diesel engine if possible. I live in SoCal and my intentions are to travel to various areas of the West, Northwest and Southwest of the country. I'm not planning any strenuous mountain treks such as the Teton Pass between ID and WY, but I do understand I'll be faced with some degree of up and downhill traveling (I am familiar with that just going 50 miles from home over the Grapevine towards Bakersfield). I would really appreciate heariang from anyone with real-time experience towing a TT with a V-6. Thanks!6.6KViews0likes28Comments
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