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Re: Looking for new tow vehicle
We are definitely looking into the nissan and chevy vans still. I have come across a few 2500 and 3500 chevy express uplifter vans. They are definitely nicer than regular express but they look like the same tow ratings as the regular express vans. Can anyone confirm that or if they use this type of van?995Views0likes0CommentsRe: Looking for new tow vehicle
Yeah we currently have an f150. We make ut work but my son is almost 9 and is getting taller. Makes for a tight squeeze in the front and it's not the safest. Yes we are doing it but it is obviously safer in the back where a dash isn't 3 feet from his face. Makes for a painful ride when you have 3 under 6 in the back. You get the I need a snack or drink or the she's to close and is touching me lol. Normally means my wife is reaching over the seat to hand something to them. Which isn't safe and is super awkward for her.994Views0likes0CommentsRe: Looking for new tow vehicle
Yeah I have been reading that. Dealership got back to me saying it would be a total of 7900 for parts and labor with a discounted rate. But stated there are other oil leaks that need diagnosed. That's a hard no for me lol. With the way the markets are for cars my wife and I have runt he idea of just sticking it out and waiting for the market to come back to normal a little bit more or wait for that good vechicle and price.655Views0likes0CommentsRe: Looking for new tow vehicle
FordMastertech wrote: wowens79 wrote: I really wish Ford would bring back the Excursion for families like this. It seems it would be the perfect vehicle in this situation. My son and I saw one the other days and were talking about what a shame it was they quite making them. Agree Ford already has the platform to build it and people would by it. I have a 2000 Ford Excursion Limited 4x4 7.3 diesel with around 103k on it and plan on taking this to my grave, best vehicle I have ever owned but I will say she is a garage queen and only comes out for towing and traveling, I have other vehicles for daily drivers as the Excursion can not be replaced if some idiot hits it. I looked up the excursion and they seem really hard to find in good shape and in relatively miles. I came across one thst us roughly 45 minutes from me that has the 6.0 diesel in it has roughly 179k miles. They want 12500 but say that it needs some work they will do at a "discounted price" the truck from the pictures looks in really really shape. I emailed them about what issues it has and the "discounted price" to repair. Does that sound like a good deal I am very wary that it needs parts replaced and it has that many miles. But I have thought of doing something similar to what you said where I juat buy a "tow vechicle" that would be way cheaper than a newer car654Views0likes0CommentsRe: Looking for new tow vehicle
We test drove the van and it wasn't too bad. It was pretty bumpy though. Does it ride better once you get the weight of the camper on the back. As for the expedition or suburban. Expedition would be ideal but as someone said it is pricey and not sure we want to spend that on a car when we have 4 young kids (spilling drinks and food lol). I did do a quick search on Facebook market place and found an 2013 2500 suburban with only 69k miles on it.377Views0likes0CommentsRe: Looking for new tow vehicle
KD4UPL wrote: Do you really mean NEW vehicle or just new to you? If you don't mind used then a Suburban 2500 would be a great choice for that weight camper. My 2009 2500 Sub pulls my 6,500 pound boat easily with anywhere from 5 to 9 people in the Suburban. I can set the cruise control on the interstate speed limit and it goes right over the mountains of VA and WV. A 2500 Suburban is a lot more vehicle than it's 1500 series counterpart. I think many people don't even know the 2500 exists, if they had they would have bought them, GM would have sold more, and maybe still be making them. We are open to anything. Brand new or new to us. We obviously have a set price that we will not go (can't spend all this money to tow if you can't afford to use the camper lol). We are also trying to find the best deal with low miles as this car will be used hopefully for the next 5-10 years.377Views0likes0CommentsRe: Looking for new tow vehicle
Bionic Man wrote: We use a 2019 Expedition MAX to tow our 7000 pound boat. It does a much better job than the 2011 Yukon Denali XL it replaced. The ExMAX has over 9000 pounds of tow capacity, and if you can stay within payload, it will work well (ours has 1767 pounds). Jeep has announced that it will FINALLY come to market with a Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer later this year. They will have "best in class" towing (over 10,000 pounds I believe), and should be on your list if you can wait a few months. We've had the ExMAX for a couple years, over 20,000 miles, and it has yet to go back to the dealer other than oil changes. The transmission and EcoBoost do well, its fun to drive solo, and gets decent MPG solo. Non towing power is great, but the fuel economy towing isn't good (we've had several tanks in the 7 MPG range). Overall, my wife really likes the SUV (it is her DD), but I will look at the Jeeps when they finally reach a dealer lot. As far as vans, as a tow vehicle I'm sure they are up to the task. But I personally (and my wife especially) have no desire to drive one daily. And if you live in an area with snow, make sure you take that into account. Around here, they really need snow tires (or studs) to make them safe in the winter. What packages does your expedition have? I know they have the heavy duty tow package but ford's website said something about an fx4 off road package as well. Is that needed on yours?377Views0likes0CommentsRe: Looking for new tow vehicle
John Burke wrote: I have towed for over 20 years with a 3500 Express. Last camper was a Jayco Eagle 39 Ft ball to bumper and about 11500Lbs loaded. That van was the short wheel base with a 6.0 and 6 speed transmission. We pulled that one for about 35,000 miles. I buy the used rental vans and they have had any ware from 14,000 to 21,000 miles. Still have warranty and have no problems with any of them. The other 4 van's were the long wheel base 6.0, 6 speed. Like those a lot better, 20 more inch's of cargo space. Short wheel base has a little more cargo rating but it does not matter, get the long one. I pull out the 2nd long bench seat and then able to put my cargo father forward for weight distribution. Still able to seat my wife, 4 grandkids(with only two kids per seat) and two big dogs in the way back, comfortably. Pulls the campers like a dream with a 4 point Equalizer hitch. With the biggest camper our average MPG was 9.5. That is not just only on flat ground. With the smaller, lighter ones 12-13 was normal MPG. No engine, transmission or tire problems and they got retired with a minimum of 150,000 miles. Here in the mid west it is easy. The rental company's get rid of them after about a year. I just picked up one last October with 19,500 miles for 21,900. It is loaded. I prefer the Chevrolet because they are a lot more common keeping the price reasonable, parts are available and there Chevrolet dealers every ware if needed. Our friends havea chevy van and love it. My wife likes it as well but I'm not 100% sold on it. Here is one I found near me granted it is new but this is what you are referring to correct? https://www.applechevrolet.com/new/Chevrolet/2020-Chevrolet-Express+Passenger+3500-d909de0d0a0d0cc75f74903325b78f3e.htm377Views0likes0Comments
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