Re: [tabtrailers] Re: Time for a new Tow Vehicle...thoughts on small SUV?

Jerry and I tried to put an end to this discussion last night. Can we not continue this thread? Beauty (or function)is in the eye of the beholder.

Thanks,
Sandra Rutan

--- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "Carol Kelley" <clkelley564@...> wrote:
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> You could also look and see if any dealers have any leftover 2010 Explorer
> Sport Tracs on the lot!! I LOVE my Sport Trac.
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> Either the 4.0 V6 or 4.6 V8 are great towing engines for the T@B!!
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> In my opinion they ruined the Explorer with the 2011s and especially since
> the Sport Trac is no longer available.
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> Carol
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> From: tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com] On
> Behalf Of NancyM
> Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 7:29 AM
> To: tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [tabtrailers] Re: Time for a new Tow Vehicle...thoughts on small
> SUV?
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> My only contribution would be to consider Subaru Outbacks. But I don't know
> if they are considered SUVs, but they are a comfortable ride, outrageously
> functional, and if you get the 3.5L, you get the full 3000lbs tow. You have
> to look at the fine print on the 2.5 re: tow capacity, but from what I've
> learned and read, it doesn't make enough difference to matter.
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> I just upgraded to a 2011, and they don't offer a tow package, except for
> the hitch. I'm waiting to see if eventually there will be an aftermarket
> transmission cooler.
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> And if you get the model with the back up camera that appears in the rear
> view mirror, it makes hitching a cinch. As for backing up a TAB, that still
> is an art form to be mastered with practice.
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> Nancy
> Malibu Barbie Camper
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