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

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Check in the Database under Tow Vehicles - everyone can list their information there - at least it's a place to start.

Sandra

--- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, littlesolarflare@... wrote:
>
> Can anyone suggest another forum about tow vehicles? I find every bit of the discussion interesting.
>
> Rich
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Sandra" <sandra.rutan@...>
> Sender: tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:55:40
> To: <tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com>
> Reply-To: tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [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:
> >
> > You could also look and see if any dealers have any leftover 2010 Explorer
> > Sport Tracs on the lot!! I LOVE my Sport Trac.
> >
> > Either the 4.0 V6 or 4.6 V8 are great towing engines for the T@B!!
> >
> >
> >
> > In my opinion they ruined the Explorer with the 2011s and especially since
> > the Sport Trac is no longer available.
> >
> >
> >
> > Carol
> >
> > MOUSE-KE-T@B
> >
> > 2007 ClamShell #2741
> >
> > www.mouseketab.blogspot.com\ Updated 10/22/2010
> >
> >
> >
> > 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?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > Nancy
> > Malibu Barbie Camper
> >
>