Theresa, unless the tow rating has changed in the last couple of model years on the Jeep Liberty, it did have a rating of 5,000. That's an SUV I am considering.
Thanks for your break-down on each. That's informative.
Crystal
--- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "theresakoth" <theresakoth@...> wrote:
>
>
> Hi Guys,
>
> Here's a summary and a big Thank You to all for your great input. I've
> considered many of the vehicles that were mentioned.
>
> The Conclusion for me is a diesel Grand Cherokee. 5,000+ tow capacity,
> 21 mpg average, and I can run biodiesel.
>
> Based on the owner's database showing tow vehicles I calculated the
> breakdown:
>
> 53% of us tow with SUVs
> 30% of us tow with a truck
> 17% of us tow with a car
>
> Also, for posterity's sake, here are some thoughts about my test drives.
> My needs are adequate towing for mountain driving, better than average
> gas mileage and/or reduced environmental impact. If anyone has any
> questions on these, please feel free to email me.
>
> * Toyota Highlander: The gas model was great at 5,000 lbs max, but
> the Hybrid maxed out at 3,500 lbs. Thanks Sandra, for the
> recommendation and I think you're right about needing closer to 5,000.
> * Jeep Liberty: A great car with 3,500 towing and good hp/torque.
> Thanks to Mark & Leslie for the suggestion, but I think the hills
> require a bit more for me.
> * Jeep Wrangler Unlimited: Good tow capacity at 3,500 lbs but too
> stripped-down on aesthetics for this girly-girl.
> * Hyundai Santa Fe: Out of all of them, this drove the nicest. Had
> great user options and stock class III hitch with wiring harness. The
> 3,500 lb limit would be great on the plains, but I felt for regular use
> in the mountains, it didn't fit. Thanks Gid, for the suggestion though.
> * Toyota Rav4: 3,500 tow capacity, swinging rear door, good gas
> mileage.
> * Toyota 4Runner: Had one of these and loved it. Same gas mileage as
> Highlander, but tows much more. Love it, but was looking for better gas
> mileage and lower carbon footprint. Thanks David, for the suggestion
> and I'm jealous.
> * Toyota FJ Cruiser: Liked the tow/cargo capacity, but in driving it
> seemed that the windows had too small visibility. I also didn't like
> the mileage and the fact that the FJ and Rav4 had swing-out rear doors
> which I felt wouldn't work when hitched. Great car though, Cindy and I
> hope you have fun with it. :)
> * Ford Escape & Explorer: I didn't consider these because of my bad
> previous experience. purely personal bias and I'm sure they're more
> than adequate.
>
> Thanks to Mervyn who got me looking at the diesels. While for finacial
> reasons, I eliminated most of the diesel SUV's currently on the market
> (Mercedes, VW, Audi) I found that Jeep made diesel SUVs in the Grand
> Cherokee (2007-2008) and the Liberty (2005-2006). A combination of good
> torque, mercedes-designed 3L V6 and average of 21 mpg sold me on the
> Grand Cherokee model.
>
> Happy T@bbing <mailto:T@bbing> ,
> Theresa
> #0576
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