tow vehicle suggestions
 

i am in the market for a vehicle that will see dual use as a daily
driver (40 freeway miles per day) and also for towing my jeep to the
trail.

i am trying to decide what kind of vehicle to get and i would like to
hear what others have to say on this. i need more a people hauler and
not a work vehicle so i have ruled out large pickups such as the
f-250. i also don't want to break the bank so i have ruled out high
end SUVs such as the hummer and escalade.

that leaves two options: 1. midsize SUVs such as the GMC Jimmy (sorry
cherokee fans - DCs website says you can only tow 2000 pounds, and i
figure a loaded trail jeep + full trailer is at least 5 or 6 thousand
pounds, which the jimmy can manage, just barely) or 2. heavy sedans
such as the cadillac seville, lincoln towncar, or mercedes e500.

anyone want to share their experiences with tow vehicles?

Re: tow vehicle suggestions
 

Approximately 9/27/03 15:25, E.L. Lambert uttered for posterity:

> i am in the market for a vehicle that will see dual use as a daily
> driver (40 freeway miles per day) and also for towing my jeep to the
> trail.
>
> i am trying to decide what kind of vehicle to get and i would like to
> hear what others have to say on this. i need more a people hauler and
> not a work vehicle so i have ruled out large pickups such as the
> f-250. i also don't want to break the bank so i have ruled out high
> end SUVs such as the hummer and escalade.
>
> that leaves two options: 1. midsize SUVs such as the GMC Jimmy (sorry
> cherokee fans - DCs website says you can only tow 2000 pounds, and i
> figure a loaded trail jeep + full trailer is at least 5 or 6 thousand
> pounds, which the jimmy can manage, just barely) or 2. heavy sedans
> such as the cadillac seville, lincoln towncar, or mercedes e500.
>
> anyone want to share their experiences with tow vehicles?

Since you are towing a jeep....

Really depends. Bummer but there aren't a lot of good
heavy duty sedans out there any more except the Merc
Marquis, Ford equivalent, Lincoln Town Car if you never
need to take it off the road. If you want a bit more
ground clearance, how about a used Lincoln Navigator,
Dodge Dakota, Ford Expedition, etc. ?

Re: tow vehicle suggestions
 

Approximately 9/27/03 15:25, E.L. Lambert uttered for posterity:

> i am in the market for a vehicle that will see dual use as a daily
> driver (40 freeway miles per day) and also for towing my jeep to the
> trail.
>
> i am trying to decide what kind of vehicle to get and i would like to
> hear what others have to say on this. i need more a people hauler and
> not a work vehicle so i have ruled out large pickups such as the
> f-250. i also don't want to break the bank so i have ruled out high
> end SUVs such as the hummer and escalade.
>
> that leaves two options: 1. midsize SUVs such as the GMC Jimmy (sorry
> cherokee fans - DCs website says you can only tow 2000 pounds, and i
> figure a loaded trail jeep + full trailer is at least 5 or 6 thousand
> pounds, which the jimmy can manage, just barely) or 2. heavy sedans
> such as the cadillac seville, lincoln towncar, or mercedes e500.
>
> anyone want to share their experiences with tow vehicles?

Since you are towing a jeep....

Really depends. Bummer but there aren't a lot of good
heavy duty sedans out there any more except the Merc
Marquis, Ford equivalent, Lincoln Town Car if you never
need to take it off the road. If you want a bit more
ground clearance, how about a used Lincoln Navigator,
Dodge Dakota, Ford Expedition, etc. ?

Re: tow vehicle suggestions
 

My Son's very happy with his four door F-150:
http://members.aol.com/Larr------/lartruck.jpg Get the tow package with
at least 350 cubic inches in your Ford, GMC, or Dodge choice.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"E.L. Lambent" wrote:
>
> i am in the market for a vehicle that will see dual use as a daily
> driver (40 freeway miles per day) and also for towing my jeep to the
> trail.
>
> i am trying to decide what kind of vehicle to get and i would like to
> hear what others have to say on this. i need more a people hauler and
> not a work vehicle so i have ruled out large pickups such as the
> f-250. i also don't want to break the bank so i have ruled out high
> end SUVs such as the hummer and escalade.
>
> that leaves two options: 1. midsize SUVs such as the GMC Jimmy (sorry
> cherokee fans - DCs website says you can only tow 2000 pounds, and i
> figure a loaded trail jeep + full trailer is at least 5 or 6 thousand
> pounds, which the jimmy can manage, just barely) or 2. heavy sedans
> such as the cadillac seville, lincoln towncar, or mercedes e500.
>
> anyone want to share their experiences with tow vehicles?

Re: tow vehicle suggestions
 

My Son's very happy with his four door F-150:
http://members.aol.com/Larr------/lartruck.jpg Get the tow package with
at least 350 cubic inches in your Ford, GMC, or Dodge choice.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"E.L. Lambent" wrote:
>
> i am in the market for a vehicle that will see dual use as a daily
> driver (40 freeway miles per day) and also for towing my jeep to the
> trail.
>
> i am trying to decide what kind of vehicle to get and i would like to
> hear what others have to say on this. i need more a people hauler and
> not a work vehicle so i have ruled out large pickups such as the
> f-250. i also don't want to break the bank so i have ruled out high
> end SUVs such as the hummer and escalade.
>
> that leaves two options: 1. midsize SUVs such as the GMC Jimmy (sorry
> cherokee fans - DCs website says you can only tow 2000 pounds, and i
> figure a loaded trail jeep + full trailer is at least 5 or 6 thousand
> pounds, which the jimmy can manage, just barely) or 2. heavy sedans
> such as the cadillac seville, lincoln towncar, or mercedes e500.
>
> anyone want to share their experiences with tow vehicles?

Re: tow vehicle suggestions
 

I use a Ford Expedition for my tow vehicle. It is rated to tow 7,000 pounds, so
the jeep is not a problem. I REALLY wanted a Grand Cherokee as my tow vehicle,
but it is only rated at 5,000 pounds and I thought that was just too close to
what the TJ and trailer would weigh. (I ended up pulling the TJ four down, so I
probably could have gotten away with the Grand Cherokee.)

Towing 4 down with the Expedition you know the jeep is back there. Stopping
distance is increased, and twisting mountain roads are no fun, as the jeep wants
to go one way and I want to go another. I highly recommend Not getting the
smallest vehicle that might do the job. It will always be at the edge of its
performance envelope and you will never be happy with it. (I've also towed my
TJ with a 40 foot motor home. I couldn't even tell it was back there. Couldn't
see it in the mirrors. Couldn't feel it try and push the back around.)

I used to drive in the TJ to the trail, talk about stuffed to the gills <lol>
First thing I would have to do is unload the luggage at the hotel, before we go
and have fun. Now Expedition has plenty of room for luggage and people and the
TJ travels ready for the trail.

Good Luck,
Dean


On 27 Sep 2003 15:25:25 -0700, lambeth65@earthlink.net (E.L. Lambert) wrote:

>i am in the market for a vehicle that will see dual use as a daily
>driver (40 freeway miles per day) and also for towing my jeep to the
>trail.
>
>i am trying to decide what kind of vehicle to get and i would like to
>hear what others have to say on this. i need more a people hauler and
>not a work vehicle so i have ruled out large pickups such as the
>f-250. i also don't want to break the bank so i have ruled out high
>end SUVs such as the hummer and escalade.
>
>that leaves two options: 1. midsize SUVs such as the GMC Jimmy (sorry
>cherokee fans - DCs website says you can only tow 2000 pounds, and i
>figure a loaded trail jeep + full trailer is at least 5 or 6 thousand
>pounds, which the jimmy can manage, just barely) or 2. heavy sedans
>such as the cadillac seville, lincoln towncar, or mercedes e500.
>
>anyone want to share their experiences with tow vehicles?

Re: tow vehicle suggestions
 

I use a Ford Expedition for my tow vehicle. It is rated to tow 7,000 pounds, so
the jeep is not a problem. I REALLY wanted a Grand Cherokee as my tow vehicle,
but it is only rated at 5,000 pounds and I thought that was just too close to
what the TJ and trailer would weigh. (I ended up pulling the TJ four down, so I
probably could have gotten away with the Grand Cherokee.)

Towing 4 down with the Expedition you know the jeep is back there. Stopping
distance is increased, and twisting mountain roads are no fun, as the jeep wants
to go one way and I want to go another. I highly recommend Not getting the
smallest vehicle that might do the job. It will always be at the edge of its
performance envelope and you will never be happy with it. (I've also towed my
TJ with a 40 foot motor home. I couldn't even tell it was back there. Couldn't
see it in the mirrors. Couldn't feel it try and push the back around.)

I used to drive in the TJ to the trail, talk about stuffed to the gills <lol>
First thing I would have to do is unload the luggage at the hotel, before we go
and have fun. Now Expedition has plenty of room for luggage and people and the
TJ travels ready for the trail.

Good Luck,
Dean


On 27 Sep 2003 15:25:25 -0700, lambeth65@earthlink.net (E.L. Lambert) wrote:

>i am in the market for a vehicle that will see dual use as a daily
>driver (40 freeway miles per day) and also for towing my jeep to the
>trail.
>
>i am trying to decide what kind of vehicle to get and i would like to
>hear what others have to say on this. i need more a people hauler and
>not a work vehicle so i have ruled out large pickups such as the
>f-250. i also don't want to break the bank so i have ruled out high
>end SUVs such as the hummer and escalade.
>
>that leaves two options: 1. midsize SUVs such as the GMC Jimmy (sorry
>cherokee fans - DCs website says you can only tow 2000 pounds, and i
>figure a loaded trail jeep + full trailer is at least 5 or 6 thousand
>pounds, which the jimmy can manage, just barely) or 2. heavy sedans
>such as the cadillac seville, lincoln towncar, or mercedes e500.
>
>anyone want to share their experiences with tow vehicles?

Re: tow vehicle suggestions
 

I use a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe which also runs the highways and off roads
with ease.
Love to and also have a 2000 xj cherokee
john

"E.L. Lambert" <lambeth65@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:76b045c1.0309271425.6f88a7c9@posting.google.c om...
> i am in the market for a vehicle that will see dual use as a daily
> driver (40 freeway miles per day) and also for towing my jeep to the
> trail.
>
> i am trying to decide what kind of vehicle to get and i would like to
> hear what others have to say on this. i need more a people hauler and
> not a work vehicle so i have ruled out large pickups such as the
> f-250. i also don't want to break the bank so i have ruled out high
> end SUVs such as the hummer and escalade.
>
> that leaves two options: 1. midsize SUVs such as the GMC Jimmy (sorry
> cherokee fans - DCs website says you can only tow 2000 pounds, and i
> figure a loaded trail jeep + full trailer is at least 5 or 6 thousand
> pounds, which the jimmy can manage, just barely) or 2. heavy sedans
> such as the cadillac seville, lincoln towncar, or mercedes e500.
>
> anyone want to share their experiences with tow vehicles?

Re: tow vehicle suggestions
 

I use a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe which also runs the highways and off roads
with ease.
Love to and also have a 2000 xj cherokee
john

"E.L. Lambert" <lambeth65@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:76b045c1.0309271425.6f88a7c9@posting.google.c om...
> i am in the market for a vehicle that will see dual use as a daily
> driver (40 freeway miles per day) and also for towing my jeep to the
> trail.
>
> i am trying to decide what kind of vehicle to get and i would like to
> hear what others have to say on this. i need more a people hauler and
> not a work vehicle so i have ruled out large pickups such as the
> f-250. i also don't want to break the bank so i have ruled out high
> end SUVs such as the hummer and escalade.
>
> that leaves two options: 1. midsize SUVs such as the GMC Jimmy (sorry
> cherokee fans - DCs website says you can only tow 2000 pounds, and i
> figure a loaded trail jeep + full trailer is at least 5 or 6 thousand
> pounds, which the jimmy can manage, just barely) or 2. heavy sedans
> such as the cadillac seville, lincoln towncar, or mercedes e500.
>
> anyone want to share their experiences with tow vehicles?

Re: tow vehicle suggestions
 

For towing a TJ to the trail, I would be looking to the SUV derivitive of
the F250, or equivelent.



"E.L. Lambert" <lambeth65@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:76b045c1.0309271425.6f88a7c9@posting.google.c om...
> i am in the market for a vehicle that will see dual use as a daily
> driver (40 freeway miles per day) and also for towing my jeep to the
> trail.
>
> i am trying to decide what kind of vehicle to get and i would like to
> hear what others have to say on this. i need more a people hauler and
> not a work vehicle so i have ruled out large pickups such as the
> f-250. i also don't want to break the bank so i have ruled out high
> end SUVs such as the hummer and escalade.
>
> that leaves two options: 1. midsize SUVs such as the GMC Jimmy (sorry
> cherokee fans - DCs website says you can only tow 2000 pounds, and i
> figure a loaded trail jeep + full trailer is at least 5 or 6 thousand
> pounds, which the jimmy can manage, just barely) or 2. heavy sedans
> such as the cadillac seville, lincoln towncar, or mercedes e500.
>
> anyone want to share their experiences with tow vehicles?