Need help picking tow rig.

[Sonic Snake]

I currently have an Expedition and the lease runs out this year and I need something that can tow my jetski and the rest of my family to the lake. Better fuel mileage would be a plus, so I'm ok with a v6 if it can tow the jet ski easily.

Want's: Four doors (truck or suv)
Ability to tow
Room for the family
Decent mileage
Used cars only
Prices in the around 15,000

Any Suggestions? :shrug:

 

[Ry_Trapp0]

F450. you might have a little trouble finding one for ~$15k, but if your gonna get a tow rig, might as well go all out, lol.

 

[ford_racer]

Megacab!

Oh wait, 15k... 3/4T Ram.

 

[Longhornd00d]

F450. you might have a little trouble finding one for ~$15k, but if your gonna get a tow rig, might as well go all out, lol.

Haha! That would be overkill for just a jet ski.

 

[Sonic Snake]

I hear ya guys.. I originally wanted one of these but the wife didn't like the color.

 

[5.0 Ford Power]

v6 explorer?

 

[blowns281]

cant go wrong with a toyota 4runner, they last forever

 

[Sonic Snake]

^That's a thought. I have seen a couple of people picking a Trailblazer for similar needs. I just not to happy with the looks of a Trailblazer, but the 4 runner is something I'll look in too.

Keep'em coming...

 

[Jimmysidecarr]

V6 Mercury Mountaineer more goodies for less dough than the imports.
Super reliable, check the reviews and ratings.

A very comfortable SUV.

 

[Sonic Snake]

one bump for the night crew.

 

[Matts00GT]

2wd or 4wd 02-06 Dodge Ram quad cab. Plenty of power to tow the jet ski and gives you room for four. The 4.7l gives a little better gas mileage than the hemi.

 

[PSUCOBRA96]

get an older chevy crew cab

 

[drex]

Lightning Ftw:rockon:

 

[Ryan]

Liberty CRD. 5k tow capacity 19mpg towing. However, electric brakes are a must on big(ger) loads

terrible pictures I know.

 

[99BlackSVTvenom]

Jeep Grand Cherokee--4 runner-- 02-05 ish chevy 1500 four door (i like)--

 

[Fourcam330]

04-05 Lincoln Aviator with ~25k miles.

 

[Common]

2001 lifted F250 diesel. 151K on the clock. 4 door white. Great cond for it's miles and age.


Mine. Shameless plug.
Up until now, I have never even thought about selling, the new superduty is growing on me.

 

[Ry_Trapp0]

Haha! That would be overkill for just a jet ski.

i dunno, they are really starting to put a lot of features on them jet skis now days!

turbo V6 FTW!!!

 

[jleews6]

Like some others have said, a used 1500 4 door chevy or GMC pickup. I have allways owned Fords and my last truck I decided to get the GMC because I like the LS motor and they ride nicer than the fords. Now 3 years later and 165K miles it still runs and drives like new and I have done nothing other than change the oil and just this past week I put the first set of plugs in it. They are good on gas and they tow real good.
My next truck will be another GMC.:beer: