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Re: What's a good DD that can Tow
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
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