To TOW or To RENT

[joeplante]

We are new RV owners, and had initially made the decision not to tow my wife's 2016 Yukon . Just the costs of modifications and such to get it tow-able.

So, our first few months of RVing we spent about 1800 on rentals .. That's not the issue the issue was most cities they are sold out or unable to get something to fit our 6 member family ..

So my question, we made the decision to buy a tow-able . We noticed that little guys and even the ones in the million dollar rides all use Jeeps .

After reading , we thought about doing a Jeep and adding the 3rd row seat .

What do you all think about the Jeep

[NMWildcat]

I think you already answered your own question. Jeep is definitely the most popular tow vehicle that we see. And the most versatile in my opinion. Have fun shopping!!

[JustB_Rad]

Originally Posted by joeplante

We are new RV owners, and had initially made the decision not to tow my wife's 2016 Yukon . Just the costs of modifications and such to get it tow-able.

So, our first few months of RVing we spent about 1800 on rentals .. That's not the issue the issue was most cities they are sold out or unable to get something to fit our 6 member family ..

So my question, we made the decision to buy a tow-able . We noticed that little guys and even the ones in the million dollar rides all use Jeeps .

After reading , we thought about doing a Jeep and adding the 3rd row seat .

What do you all think about the Jeep

Just buy a Durango with the 3rd row seat already in it.

http://www.davesmith.com/dinghy-towing.htm

Edit: I wouldn't try to add a 3rd row to any vehicle and put my kids it it. Those are crumple zones not designed for passengers. Buy a vehicle that is flat tow able and can seat the proper number of passengers from the factory where it has to pass crash test ratings.

[joeplante]

Thank you for your input . Something to think about . That's super important to me , their safety ..

[DFW Rusty]

I'm a super jeep fanatic and I would NOT recommend a wrangler and adding a 3rd row seat. The roll bar tapers behind the back seat exposing the heads of who'm ever would be back there. Also, the back would be very cramped and the temperature inside the jeep will be much different up front than it will in the very back.

I think the Grand Cherokee has a third row seat, however it's just a glorified Durango.

[lacamastraveler]

Originally Posted by joeplante

We are new RV owners, and had initially made the decision not to tow my wife's 2016 Yukon . Just the costs of modifications and such to get it tow-able.

So, our first few months of RVing we spent about 1800 on rentals .. That's not the issue the issue was most cities they are sold out or unable to get something to fit our 6 member family ..

So my question, we made the decision to buy a tow-able . We noticed that little guys and even the ones in the million dollar rides all use Jeeps .

After reading , we thought about doing a Jeep and adding the 3rd row seat .

What do you all think about the Jeep

I have (hopefully) attached a pdf of the 2016 tow guide. . .a list of all vehicles that can be towed 4 wheels down.

[itat]

The alternative might be to buy a dolley for the drive wheels or low trailer that can carry your Yukon.

[kluza2786]

Instead of buying another vehicle, why not just do the modifications on the Yukon to make it towable? As I recall, the Yukon is all-wheel drive vs. the Tahoe's 4WD. Our Tahoe's 4WD and flat towable without any modification (other than baseplate and brake control).

[f5moab]

On high end Tahoe's they do offer autotrac which I believe is identical on both models which is similar to AWD when in the auto mode.
At least it was for '15 when I was deciding between GMC/Chevy, Yukon Denali/Tahoe LTZ vs Sierra/Silverado.
Both had a TC neutral position for flat towing.

[kluza2786]

Originally Posted by f5moab

On high end Tahoe's they do offer autotrac which I believe is identical on both models which is similar to AWD when in the auto mode.
At least it was for '15 when I was deciding between GMC/Chevy, Yukon Denali/Tahoe LTZ vs Sierra/Silverado.
Both had a TC neutral position for flat towing.

I wish that GM would offer the 6.0 gas in the Chev. Tahoe/Suburban like they have in the GMC Denali. Of course, what I would REALLY like is the Duramax in the Tahoe/Suburban/Yukon! Unfortunately, don't see that happening.

[timfromma]

This is a big reason, I love my TT.


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[Bottomline]

We had the same problem. After buying a new Berkshire we didn't have the extra cash to buy a new vehicle that we could tow. Figured that renting the first year would run us about $1,500. As a result we bought a tow dolly that would tow either our Volvo C70 convertible or our Dodge Grand Caravan. Both are under the 5,000 limit. A tow dolly takes longer to hook up than towing four down but you have more options. In out case we have two vehicles and can take either depending on whether it is just my wife and I or if we have company along. Much more versatile than four down and also more cost effective. Towing is easy but the hookup and unhook are more of a pain. Anyway I figured in the first year and a half it would pay for itself. We have Acme EZE TOW with surge brakes. Hope this helps.

[jjSpeedwagon]

Tow a jeep rest is a waist. 4 X forever

[JustB_Rad]

Originally Posted by jjSpeedwagon

Tow a jeep rest is a waist. 4 X forever

If he could get a Jeep that held his 5 passengers, then he could get a Jeep.

[Bdhousel]

I have a couple of questions. I see looking at the dinghy guides that you can flat tow a Subaru 2.5 x as long as it has manual transmission. We r thinking about buying a used one to tow behind our 27' Lexington. The engine is a E450 so I don't think that is a problem, but every time we go to see one the seller says you can't flat tow it because it is AWD. Does anyone flat tow a Subaru with a manual transmission? If so, is there anything we should be aware of ? Thanks in advance for your help.

[JLud]

Likely resurrecting a long dead thread but vehicles not that can be towed to haul 6 and be light enough for most 5 k hitches are few and far. Enter the 2016 ford f 150....super easy tow mode, throw on a wireless light bar and a blue ox plate and good to go.