2007-05-08 05:06:12 · 10 answers · asked by triceratonka 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
Either new or used, I would recommend the Chevy Tahoe, Suburban, Silverado, or Avalanche. Or their GMC twins; the Yukon, Yukon XL, and the Sierra. We used to tow our horse trailer with a Yukon Denali, and it was great. We just traded that in for a 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 450, and that tows just as well. Don't buy a Nissan or Toyota to tow. They have plenty of power, but if its windy, or rainy its much better to have a Chevy or GMC truck. The new full size GM trucks and SUVs have the best in class milage. They also tow bettween 8,000 and 10,000 pounds.
2007-05-08 05:16:38 · answer #1 · answered by sansurf16 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pick any full sized SUV. A truck may not have the room inside for all those peoples stuff. Dont forget you have to include the weight of 4 or more people and their stuff in addition to the trailer. Most are rated at 7,500-10,000 lbs depending on the engine. You dont want to tow right at the vehicles maximum because it will shorten your vehicles life a lot if you do it often. If its only once in awhile you could do it with a mid size SUV.
Full size
GM - Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade
Ford - Expedition, Navigator
Chrysler - Durango, Aspin
Toyota - Land Cruiser?
Mid size
GM - Trailblazer, Envoy, Buick version
Ford - Explorer, Mountaineer
Chrysler - Grand Cherokee?
Toyota - 4 Runner
2007-05-08 13:06:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming you don't tow this trailer full time-just vacations. you, also, don't say whether it's a TT or a 5th wheel.
from a legal standpoint you will need a 5.3L or better. if it's a 5th wheel it will pull down quite badly on long or steep hills. this isn't bad, it just means you can't get in a big hurry. the difference between the 5th and the TT is the 5th is much taller and drags more wind. I haven't checked in a couple years, but a 5.3L silverado towed about 6200# a suburban/tahoe will legal 5300# as would a ford expedition 5.4L
if you're full timing (living in the RV) then, if you can afford it-go with a diesel-better pulling power and not as hard on the engine. cost of fuel will pretty well be a wash since diesel cost more and gas has improved mileage. less than 5.3L or 5.4L will, probaqbly not be satisfactory for you. I had a friend who had a 4.6L ford with a SMALL TT the next itme I saw him he had a dodge diesel.
2007-05-08 12:24:41 · answer #3 · answered by dulcrayon 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
2007 Nissan Titan. Better gas mileage than any Chevy will ever have and more capable of towing than a Chevy. Could tow your trailer and the Chevy after your Chevy breaks down.
2007-05-08 21:03:50 · answer #4 · answered by Bill S 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Pick-up or SUV? I like the new Tundra with the 4 door cab for a truck choice. Dodge Durango for an SUV.
2007-05-08 12:17:16 · answer #5 · answered by John Boy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the new Chevy 2500 series is a good one for this ,it will handle what you need to pull and has the room in it for 4 people to sit comfortable also,and with the warranty that Chevy is offering on the newer ones it makes them a lot better,but the newer ones are running more horse power than the older ones was and they do a good job of doing what you,ll need to do with it,good luck hope this helps.
2007-05-08 12:16:41 · answer #6 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Chevy. Most bang for your buck. Ford, and Dodge can get pricey fast.
2007-05-08 13:37:37 · answer #7 · answered by Ross s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an '04 suburban,5.3 liter with 3.73 gears. plenty of power and plenty of room.
2007-05-08 14:52:48 · answer #8 · answered by Greg H. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1978 yugo
2007-05-08 12:13:31 · answer #9 · answered by dagconst 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
GMC 1-ton CREW CAB DUALLY
2007-05-08 17:30:13 · answer #10 · answered by (A) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋