Hello all. We pulled the trigger and ordered a Tiffin Allegro RED 38QBA (bunks) as our first coach. We will be part timers and the coach will fit our family of 5 very well. Now we need to choose a toad that will also be able to haul us all around comfortably. All three of our children are still in car seats ages (1, 5, and 7) so vehicles with only a bench back row seat are tight.
We really like the GMC Acadia crossover with that will seat 7 comfortably (3rd row seat). It is also certified for towing all 4 down. However, I was surprised to see that it weighs in at a hefty 5,000 lb. I know we have a diesel, but it is the lightweight ISB diesel with 340hp/660 torque (same as FREDs). We would be within capacity of the coach with this toad, but I'm just not sure about pushing the limits, how much it would affect the fuel economy, hill climbs, etc. If I had a higher capacity diesel, I wouldn't worry.
I guess I'm looking for opinions from the experienced since I have none. Or, if you have another toad suggestion, fire away!!! Thanks in advance.
Brian
We really like the GMC Acadia crossover with that will seat 7 comfortably (3rd row seat). It is also certified for towing all 4 down. However, I was surprised to see that it weighs in at a hefty 5,000 lb. I know we have a diesel, but it is the lightweight ISB diesel with 340hp/660 torque (same as FREDs). We would be within capacity of the coach with this toad, but I'm just not sure about pushing the limits, how much it would affect the fuel economy, hill climbs, etc. If I had a higher capacity diesel, I wouldn't worry.
I guess I'm looking for opinions from the experienced since I have none. Or, if you have another toad suggestion, fire away!!! Thanks in advance.
Brian