What's a good DD that can Tow

[john]

I guess the problem here is that your car is awd. If it wasn't AWD or you were fine dropping the drive shaft you could get a dolley and use a full size car or SUV like you want.

Car trailers are very heavy and that is why we are all recommending a vehicle meant to haul one as you will most likely be towing over 5,000 pounds.

[viridionplague]

im going to have to agree with the rent or borrow, if its so little a year im sure you wouldnt have a ton of problems borrowing your DD car for there DD truck or something along those lines.

i think giving up your car that gets 35+ mpg for a truck that got even 25 mpg, your gonna spend more in gas in a year than you would just renting a truck

[niterydr]

Hook a brotha up. I am going to be getting rid of my two trucks and get a nicer one. Where are these deals? Will be a W/T, mileage etc don't matter that much.

No shit, that is a smoking deal.

Brandon-Everything I would have for suggestions has been said. 20+mpg +tow vehicle=missmatched request. Perhaps renting a vehicle a few times a year/borrowing a vehicle is your best bet.

[curt_gendron]

I've done a lot of research over the years on tow vehicles. Its hard to get a small vehicle to decently tow over 5000 lbs. And a DSM on an open car trailer is going to weigh about that. Once you figure in cargo, it will be over 5000 lbs.

A Ford Explorer or a Grand Cherokee with V8s would be good choices. The last generation of both of them were a little smaller in size then the new ones. They both can tow over 5000 lbs. But it might be tough to get 20 mpg out of them.

The 4Runner with the 4.7L V8 would do the trick too. But again 20mpg will be tough. You'll want a midsized SUV with a V8. But you can't get over 20mpg with any of them.

If you get a SUV with a V6, you might get over 20mpg, but I'm sure most, if not all, will not be rated to tow over 5000 lbs. But maybe one of them might do the trick for your few times a year towing needs.

later,
Curt

[Kracka]

The GMC Acadia that Rosey mentioned would be a decent choice, as would a V8 Grand Cherokee like I suggested. My mom has a Grand Cherokee and around town it averages about 17 and on the highway about 22 or so. The Jeep has a towing package and it has no problem hauling large loads; I'm sure the Acadia offers something similar. Nick Tufte used to haul his 1G around with his girlfriend's Jeep Liberty and he said even that did a decent job for occasional towing.

[rose0529]

what about somthing like the GMC Acadia... rated at 5200lbs towing and 24 mpg

I would still put my vote in for this or the Saturn Outlook (same thing different options). They seat 8, awd, and are rated up to 5200lbs...

[curt_gendron]

This topic is kind of interesting. I think the Acadia/Outlook/Traverse is a good option. They do tow 5200 lbs, and get 23mpg. Only possible downside is they are kind of big. 200 inches long and 78 inches wide. It will feel big.

Next best thing I can think of is a Toyota Highlander. They tow 5000 lbs and get 23mpg. But they are more car like in dimensions at 188 inches long and 75 inches wide. My brother owns one and they feel more like a car.

Another option is a Chevy Trailblazer with a V8. They can tow over 6000 lbs, and are about the size of a Highlander. Fuel economy will only be about 20mpg though.

later,
Curt

[Kevin 1G Drummer]

Maybe it's just me, but I don't think I would want to be pushing the limits of the vehicle's towing capacity every time I decide I'm gonna tow my expensive car some place. I wanna know that the vehicle is gonna have the power to get me where I wanna go and not cause excess stress on the drive train, the suspension to handle the load, and the brakes to stop safely and quickly should something happen.

[john]

Maybe it's just me, but I don't think I would want to be pushing the limits of the vehicle's towing capacity every time I decide I'm gonna tow my expensive car some place. I wanna know that the vehicle is gonna have the power to get me where I wanna go and not cause excess stress on the drive train, the suspension to handle the load, and the brakes to stop safely and quickly should something happen.

Would suck to have to get a tow truck to come and tow your tow vehicle which is towing a vehicle....

[Halon]

I've decided I will just get a Peterbuilt Semi, as a 3rd vehicle, because they were meant for towing, I have no where to put it but oh well I will buy a second house which gives me more garage space, so I can have somewhere to keep this ideal towing rig that I absolutely need as shown by my hard driven towing schedule, might as well right, go big or go home right? This makes the Peterbuilt the most practical answer for me since I'm going to tow something MAYBE 3 times a year a small distance, but daily drive it every day, and to Fargo twice a month so gas is no big deal. Best idea to just get a rough riding towing rig, there is no compromise, period.

Thanks all :)


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