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It aint about pulling so much as it is stopping, trailer brakes can help but would rather have a vehicle that has the ability to stop what I am trailering as well. Best advise I know of is to find something you like in the fuel mileage range you want that has towing capabilities, then when you go to the lake don't worry about the fuel mileage just go have fun. 4X4 is very handy no matter the motor size but 4 low will make even a 4 cylinder a beast on a steep ramp. Good luck.
I pull my 18ft Ranger with a v6 Explorer 2wd sometimes and it tows better then my F250 gasser. Towing with the exploere I get 14mpg normally it gets 20mpg
the f250 towing it gets about 11mpg and 13mpg normal :(
I get 20- 21 mpg on the road with my 08 GMC Serria Z-71 , 5.3 V-8.........when I pull the boat it drops to 18 mpg. I like the room and comfort of the full size truck and also the power. The four wheel drive is nice to have when the trailer wheels fall off the end of the ramp in low water conditions or when the ramp is covered with silt.
NOt trying to be rude but why in the world would you downsize? The new V8's of any Manufacturer are getting excellent mileage. Your fuel economy will not be any better unless you get a 2wd 4cyl. I have a 4x4 2010 chevy silverado, 5.3 V8 with 33" tires and on road trip I AVERAGE 20.5 to 21.3 MPG. Around town 16.5 to 17mpg and all-around driving backroads and back and forth to work, I normally get 18mpg. My dads 4x4 F150 V8 gets slightly better than mine but he has stock tires. If you get any V6 pickup or SUV the AVG MPG will be the same or worse. Only disadvantage is these vehicle do cost slightly more than a midsize vehicle. I would not sacrafice the room, comfort and the power of a full size vehicle
I've pulled boats with 4 cyl Toyotas for 38 yrs. I pull a 17ft Alumacraft with a hull weight 0f 1200 lbs, 3 batt, 22 gals of gas an a lot of tackle. got a 70 yamaha on the back. it gets 18mpg pullin. got a 2010 now, last was a 1998 with 290,000miles on it. ain't ever spent much on repairs. nuf said!
Bought a jeep commander for the ol lady, aweful gas mileage... Small gas tank =lots of time fueling up. Max range of a full tank is 380 miles. And that's not even the hemi it's the 4.7 L
I wouldn't trade my silverado for nothing, also if on the ramp and you need to get to the boat or trailer you step over into the bed and walk down... With a SUV that's really awkward
Thanks for the input. You guys gave up some good advice. I'll let you know what I end up doing, as soon as I strike it rich.
By the way, I love my Suburbans. If money wasn't an issue, I'd gladly get another one.
Waiting for Government Motors contract to come up. How will this work with the Government & Union owning what WAS General Motors? Should make for some interesting bargaining.:Rofl:Rofl:Rofl
However, Trumpka is not happy with his buddy..
Everybody makes his or her choices and I respect that. I can just no longer support any program or business that is under Government control.
Hey Don as you know I just got back from Duke,s MR,and while there nurse said had to ask question to see how I respond,what Month is it,what year and day,where are you at and I answered them then she ask who was president and I told her she did not want to know. 4 dr came in at one time with their stepicope and said they wanted to listen to me, I told them that would be great because no one else wanted to listen to me
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Originally Posted by genec