john

Hi All,

My wife and I are ready to purchase a used vehicle. The main thing we
want is an SUV with a third row of seats. We want an SUV because we will be
doing some towing and most SUV's have what it takes. We will be towing a
travel trailer weighing approximately 7100 pounds wet. We will only be
towing on short trips to go camping. They may get longer, but right now
will mainly be kept to a few 100 miles or so. Here is a list of what I know
that comes with three rows of seats. I would like a list of what I may have
missed, what years the vehicles started having three rows of seats in and
what might be good buys. We kind of have our eyes out for the Land Cruisers,
because they are smaller then the rest and still have the power.

Toyota Land Cruiser
Expedition
Excursion
Durango
Suburban

Thanks for any help provided
John

eightupman

We were faced with this same problem, not long ago, and we are still
looking for the right truck. We were leaning toward the Yukon XL, (or
Suburban) but decided to wait until we settled on a new trailer. I would
start shopping starting at the bottom of your list and work up. I
personally would not own a Japanese car/truck/suv if it was the last car
being built...cost too much for upkeep, and I don't know too many places in
Japan that the average schmo would have to pull or haul anything...
So...
homework homework homework...

bobby lew

Why do you come to a Chev/GMC truck group and ask
about Rice Burners & Ford junk?

bobby lew

perkins_racing

Hello,
I am not a dodge fan by any means but if your looking for a mid size suv
the V-8 Durango is honestly quite the truck. they are extremely
comfortable, they have all the power you need and then some for a
travel trailer. My Uncle in ST.Louis occasionally pulls an 8000 lbs
backhoe 70 mph down the highway and says it's great. his is new and I
know he paid a bundle for it. now as for a Yukon or Suburban you are
getting more room and a quality truck with way more than enough power to
pull abot anything. One advantage with a Suburban depending how much
truck you want. I think (but could be wrong) ? I think they have
1/2,3/4, and maybe a 1 ton models. you can buy a good used 94-97 4x4
Suburban between $6,000-$13,000 dependinon options,miles, etc. I just
sold a 31' Bounder Motorhome today that's a top notch Beauty with 40,000
miles for $12,000
454 with an Allison tranny. If we could have justified keeping something
that big we would have.
Have a Great One and Good Luck !
Bob

perkins_racing

ooops forgot something. I noticed you had Excursion on your list ! well
I can tell you first hand I rented one when I went to the Talladega
Nascar race in the spring of 2001 and that was the biggest peice of
$50,000 crap I have ever drove. to high centered and rode like a lumber
wagon.
Just my very deeply honest opinion !!
Have a Great One !
Bob

ann meffert

I was surprised when Ford didn't name this one the Exterminator!

ooops forgot something. I noticed you had Excursion on your list ! well
I can tell you first hand I rented one when I went to the Talladega
Nascar race in the spring of 2001 and that was the biggest peice of
$50,000 crap I have ever drove. to high centered and rode like a lumber
wagon.
Just my very deeply honest opinion !!
Have a Great One !
Bob

una

Pulling this load should be your #2 concern. Your #1 concern should
be STOPPING this load.


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Urk.

Try rec.equestrian, a newsgroup loaded with people who tow heavy
loads for a living.

Una