ChipSmith
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We are thinking about switching to a travel trailer; I really don?t want to shell out bookoo thousands for even a used pickup. What is a good alternative?
You left off the word "dually". You need that also. LolHanr3 said:All vehicles have tow ratings, stay within them and you will be fine. Accident's happen, even to full size pick-ups- and semi's. No one is exempt. In case you haven't noticed, the narrative around here is you need a 1 ton truck and it doesn't matter what your towing.
But the usual 5.3 engine... just not a workhorse. I have the tow package, and that helps, bigger radiator, transy cooler etc. There are other options, but my TT loaded is close to 6200 lbs, and I would not want to take it to the mountains. It crys down in the hills in TN. I have a neighbor, pulled a 25' TT in the mountains, once. He now owns a Ram 2500. I guess I would safely say, size aside, I would not want to pull a TT more than 7000# with my YukonXL.Gary RV_Wizard said:You can get a Suburban or Yukon XL rated for towing around 8000 lbs, which should get you into a 30 ft trailer, but that's about the upper limit.
Ernie n Tara said:This is an area where you get what you pay for. I doubt that you will find any equivalent to a given pick up that is much cheaper than the pick up. TANSTAAFL!
Ernie
LOL- gotta agree there! But if you also want a heavy hauler, some compromises may be necessary.I know it?s hard for some truck folks to understand but not everyone wants a truck.
I'm looking to replace my YukonXL, possibly. I am not a fan of trucks, per se, what am I going to haul in the bed, (I have a cargo trailer if I need to haul stuff). and the back seat in pickups just is not the same as the 2nd row in the YukonXL, it seems to sit closer to the front seats. Although the 3rd row in the YukonXL is not the best, kids or small adults get back there and don't complain.Oldgator73 said:I know it?s hard for some truck folks to understand but not everyone wants a truck. I wish I would have purchased a 3/4 or 1 ton van instead of the Nissan Frontier we got bought.
SpencerPJ said:and the back seat in pickups just is not the same as the 2nd row in the YukonXL, it seems to sit closer to the front seats.
Lowell said:You need to check out some crew cap pickups. My Dodge has more room in back seat than neighbor new Denali SUV.
Are you speaking of the new 2500 Suburbans? I am interested. I just don't have a need for a p/u and bed, and would use a covered rear area more often. I like the ride of my YukonXL.steveblonde said:I have had Yukons and Suburbans my current Super Duty has more leg room than both Yukons and Suburbans - its almost Limo big and the ride is amazing. a 2500 series Suburban is a whole different beast than the 1500 series. my Truck rides better than my Dads Kia Sportage and has more bells and whistles too BUT, it also cost more and is ton bigger - but i cant pull my 5er with a Kia so its a trade