My 03 Suburban has been a positive tank, but I’d seriously take pause taking it on a journey out of state. I’ve been on a 3 hour trip down to Galesburg in 90 degree heat with the A/C on full blast with a loaded travel trailer and it did the trip without hesitation, but honestly with my daughter, my wife, and my dogs all in transit, I realize that there is real risk of even a small over the road failure having dire consequences that far from home.
That being said I’d like a 3 row SUV with towing chops, newer than say 2011, and that can tow ~6500lbs+ (my travel trailer is 4500 dry, 6500 max capacity) and under $40,000. Having sufficient space BEHIND the third row for the dogs and gear is also a requirement
We intend to camp once a month or more during spring/summer/fall.
I will be using it for work and transporting equipment/clients/staff in/around rail yards.
4x4 is a must (Our families farm in Abbington can get hairy when wet pulling a camper out).
I don’t want to deal with it, so 75,000 miles or less, and dead reliable.
My wife says no Escalades, but to my understanding options are really limited for the needs I’ve listed. Having usable space behind the third row seems to be the show stopper for anything that’s not an Expedition EL or GM Full-size offering.
Am I missing any other options? Any real reason to seriously consider an EcoBoost EL over a Burb? (Both also offer 8000-9000 max tow packages)
That being said I’d like a 3 row SUV with towing chops, newer than say 2011, and that can tow ~6500lbs+ (my travel trailer is 4500 dry, 6500 max capacity) and under $40,000. Having sufficient space BEHIND the third row for the dogs and gear is also a requirement
We intend to camp once a month or more during spring/summer/fall.
I will be using it for work and transporting equipment/clients/staff in/around rail yards.
4x4 is a must (Our families farm in Abbington can get hairy when wet pulling a camper out).
I don’t want to deal with it, so 75,000 miles or less, and dead reliable.
My wife says no Escalades, but to my understanding options are really limited for the needs I’ve listed. Having usable space behind the third row seems to be the show stopper for anything that’s not an Expedition EL or GM Full-size offering.
Am I missing any other options? Any real reason to seriously consider an EcoBoost EL over a Burb? (Both also offer 8000-9000 max tow packages)