Vehicle used to pull

[Frazer]

I have a Ford F-150 ecoboost 4x4. Max distance 200 miles.

Was looking to downgrade. What do you use to pull?

Was curious about 2wd Forerunner, 2wd Tahoe, and the real question late model Grand Cherokee V6 4x4?

Thanks!

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by Frazer

I have a Ford F-150 ecoboost 4x4. Max distance 200 miles.

Was looking to downgrade. What do you use to pull?

Was curious about 2wd Forerunner, 2wd Tahoe, and the real question late model Grand Cherokee V6 4x4?

Thanks!

Hi
What are you looking to tow with the vehicle. The overall weight of the trailer and contents will determine what kind of a tow vehicle you should have. Also, presuming it's a boat, what kind of launch ramps are in your area. Here in NJ, where most ramps are fairly steep, 4wd is just about a necessity. I cannot count the number of vehicles I've towed up the slippery ramp of Leonardo State Marina because they only had 2wd.
Personally, as my sig states, I'm using a Dodge Durango with 4WD and a 5.7 (345 CI) Hemi engine. It's got the power I want and need and I just never have to worry about towing. Before that I had a Land Rover Discovery with a 4.0L V8 and I still have my Jeep Cherokee with it's 4.0L inline 6 engine. True, 4wd's are not as gas efficient as a 2wd, but for my money the peace of mind is well worth the few extra bucks. Other's here can give you exacts on the various vehicles you just asked about. I know that Jeep Grand Cherokees had lots of engine and trans problems back a few years, don't know how they are now so can't help you with that one.

[Frazer]

Thanks. 1987 V-20 cc in Alabama

[phatdaddy]

I've had my V20 for 25 years, so I've been through a few vehicles. Started with a dodge van w/318 . Then dodge pick up w/318. Next was dodge pick up with 360. Currently with a 02 chevy tahoe 4wd w/5.3. Out of all of them, tahoe is the most comfortable. I also have a tandem trailer, which i believe helps. I think the 5.3 is a little weak, but my tow is only 5 miles round trip. I've pulled it to the keys (750 one way) and wished i had the 6.0.

I'd look for a 2000-2004 tahoe/yukon with less than 150,000 miles. Around here, priced anywhere from $3500-$5000. Agree with D, 4wd is a big plus.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

I've had my V20 for 25 years, so I've been through a few vehicles. Started with a dodge van w/318 . Then dodge pick up w/318. Next was dodge pick up with 360. Currently with a 02 chevy tahoe 4wd w/5.3. Out of all of them, tahoe is the most comfortable. I also have a tandem trailer, which i believe helps. I think the 5.3 is a little weak, but my tow is only 5 miles round trip. I've pulled it to the keys (750 one way) and wished i had the 6.0.

I'd look for a 2000-2004 tahoe/yukon with less than 150,000 miles. Around here, priced anywhere from $3500-$5000. Agree with D, 4wd is a big plus.

I think you're underestimating your 5.3l. Alot of people think they're weak, but it's simply because they're not used to an engine that needs to turn high rpm's. The LS engines are 15 degree heads and I believe your engine uses the cathedral port heads. They make ALOT of power, but it isn't like any of the older engines you list. The 5.2l and 5.9l magnum engines were low rpm grunt motors whereas the 5.3l is a higher rpm screamer. Turn her up some and she'll surprise you. And chances are if the 5.3l left you feeling lacking, the 6.0l would as well. Below 3800 rpm's, they both make similiar power. It's when the rpm's go up the extra displacement shows.

As to the op, you don't need alot to tow a v-20. Many here have done it with Honda Pilot's, Jeep Cherokee's, and the like. 2 vs 4 wheel drive comes down to mostly the condition of the ramp you use.

[phatdaddy]

probably right ferm. i'm an old man and drive like it. i like the fuel mileage of the the 5.3 vs the 6.0. probably put 15000 miles a year 0n it with 14500 non towing.

if i had it to do over, i;d look at suburban/yukon xl. absolutely no room behind third seat

[jvitiel]

I tow my V on a tandem trailer with my 4WD V6 Nissan Frontier. Its fine for my usual trip to the ramp which is a half hour away. I also regularly go to ramps that are an hour away without too much thought. I live in NY so some of the longer trips to Maine and Canada are hilly. For those I'm not satisfied with what I have and we usually take my buddies Duramax. I will probably go to the smallest V8 pickup I can when its time to get something new - Ram 1500 maybe..

[jrisapirate]

I have towed a 22' Trophy with my Cherokee down 295 but it wasn't fun. When I have to pull the V I borrow pops Avalanche. Not even comparable between the two when talking V6 vs. V8

[spareparts]

Hard to beat a Chevy 5.3 Turck/Tahoe/Burb for pulling a V, that being said, I have an 99 E350 Van and a 97 F350 dually, both with the 7.3 diesel. My wife drives the 02 Burban

[step up here]

Yep the Honda Pilot can do the job! Scary ride in a 2001 chevy 1500 Pick up a few years ago. My friend and I were driving home from a fishing trip towing the V and after a few miles he said I have no brake's. Get to the shoulder of the road. He down shifted and even applied the E brake criss crossing lanes until we finally stopped. God was with us. Well you guessed it rotted brake line.So he said he would wait for the tow truck and thats were the Honda Pilot came to the rescue. I drove the Pilot turned off the overdrive and was sup prized that it handle a dual axle trailer. But that would not be my choice only that time.