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[ocuyler]

I agree with Islandtrader - my friends Honda Ridgeline, which is rated at 5000 pounds is an ideal vehicle for a 18/19/20'. We towed the 23 with a 2004 Suburban w/ 5.3, rated at 7200 pounds and it was fine, but not over kill. Our 2015 GMC Seirra with the same motor and towing capacity pulls the 23 much better. I think it's due, it part, to the newer 6 speed transmission and leaf spring vs. coil over seem to have better authority over the trailer.

The key to all this, aside from a well maintained trailer (lights, tires and bearings) are the brakes. NEVER under estimate the value of great brakes. My rule of thumb when towing heavier loads is that the trailer brakes should be able to stop the truck (which you can literally check with electric brake controllers).

Best of luck with your choices.

[jdm61]

Originally Posted by ocuyler

I agree with Islandtrader - my friends Honda Ridgeline, which is rated at 5000 pounds is an ideal vehicle for a 18/19/20'. We towed the 23 with a 2004 Suburban w/ 5.3, rated at 7200 pounds and it was fine, but not over kill. Our 2015 GMC Seirra with the same motor and towing capacity pulls the 23 much better. I think it's due, it part, to the newer 6 speed transmission and leaf spring vs. coil over seem to have better authority over the trailer.

The key to all this, aside from a well maintained trailer (lights, tires and bearings) are the brakes. NEVER under estimate the value of great brakes. My rule of thumb when towing heavier loads is that the trailer brakes should be able to stop the truck (which you can literally check with electric brake controllers).

Best of luck with your choices.

Otto, in some cases, especially with the American trucks and SUV's it is also the engine. My sister-in-law's Yukon Denali is rated at 8500 but it has the 6.2. I was checking the low priced Colorado/Canyon models and the 4 cylinders are rated at 3500, but the V6 and diesel go up to 7000! On the other hand, ALL VW/Audi/Porsche SUV's except for eh hybrids are rated the same within the model line regardless of whether hey have the gas V6, diesel or even the older 4.2 liter V8. Same thing with Rover.

[TomParis]

Ford F-150, 2009-2014 Generation for example has some major differences depending on the rear end and motor you choose. I think it is silly that the EcoBoost has a higher tow rating than the the 5.0. But, I chose the 5.0 because I plan on keeping it and I like the old fashioned V8. I get 20 mpg average on my daily commute to work which is about 50 miles round trip city/hwy driving.

And of course I can pull a 20SF Seacraft no problem!