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Old 04-22-2017, 08:24 PM   #1
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Mid-size suv 7000 lb towing capacity?

We are looking to replace our current TV with something that can tow 7000+ lbs. we cannot go with a full-size truck because our driveway is only 96 " wide. We have house on one side and neighbor's panel fence on the other side. Our 16xrb barely makes it through unscathed!

Can anyone recommend a mid-size suv that might suit our needs? Or a small truck? We have a Toyota Tacoma now but we want something stronger for mountain driving.

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We are looking to replace our current TV with something that can tow 7000+ lbs. we cannot go with a full-size truck because our driveway is only 96 " wide. We have house on one side and neighbor's panel fence on the other side. Our 16xrb barely makes it through unscathed!

Can anyone recommend a mid-size suv that might suit our needs? Or a small truck? We have a Toyota Tacoma now but we want something stronger for mountain driving.

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That'll be a tough one. More towing power generally means bigger/wider vehicle. I personally haven't looked at that size and towing capacity. Although, off-hand I'm thinking full-sized truck or SUV at the least.
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F150 is 80-86 inches wide depending on which one you get. Mine tows 12000 lbs, 1900 pounds cargo capacity and is for sale

Actually my dealer already has dibs on it so I'm not selling it here, but might want to consider a 150?
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F150 is 80-86 inches wide depending on which one you get. Mine tows 12000 lbs, 1900 pounds cargo capacity and is for sale

Actually my dealer already has dibs on it so I'm not selling it here, but might want to consider a 150?
I want an F-150 next time we upgrade the TV. Less expensive than an Explorer (all options being the same) and it can tow much more. 15 Ford Edge and a 1007 UD for the next 5 odd years.
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Thanks for your note
! Just checked the Ford website. F150-Mirrors out 96.8", mirrors folded in 79.9". Tough trying to get down the driveway with folded mirrors. ��
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You must be amazing at backing a trailer to get your camper in that driveway.
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Thanks for your note
! Just checked the Ford website. F150-Mirrors out 96.8", mirrors folded in 79.9". Tough trying to get down the driveway with folded mirrors. ��
The Tundra might be an inch or 2 more narrow.

I don't know if you need your side mirrors on your driveway or not, most of these 1/2 ton trucks allow you to retract / extend the mirrors from the cab. I guess if the space is that tight though, it's just a matter of when, not if, you break your mirrors off.

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I would be checking cargo capacity first... that's most likely going to be your weak link.
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I would be checking cargo capacity first... that's most likely going to be your weak link.
That raises a good question.. The dry hitch weight on that camper is only 300 pounds and has a GVWR of under 4000 pounds though. A lot of mini-vans could tow it honestly. I'm curious why the OP wants something to tow 7000+. Are you guys looking to upgrade your camper? What are you guys currently towing with?
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Check VW Touareg, BMW X5, Porsche Cayenne, Mercedes ML/GL, if you want SUV.

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We are looking to replace our current TV with something that can tow 7000+ lbs. we cannot go with a full-size truck because our driveway is only 96 " wide. We have house on one side and neighbor's panel fence on the other side. Our 16xrb barely makes it through unscathed!

Can anyone recommend a mid-size suv that might suit our needs? Or a small truck? We have a Toyota Tacoma now but we want something stronger for mountain driving.

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A Land Rover would be able to pull that much and would be great in the mountains. They've been around enough that if you can find a lot of good used ones if you aren't after new. (I like not taking the huge depreciation hit as a rule.) The cayenne is a nice SUV for mountains as well, but they are very scarce to find used at a price and condition that would match the Land Rover.
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Land Rover resale value is mostly affected by its reliability problems. I would never compare Porsche Cayenne and Land Rover. Just different cars for different needs.
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You could also look at a Durango with a hemi, the wife has one and loves it. If I'm not mistaken it is 7,000 lbs tow capacity.
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You must be amazing at backing a trailer to get your camper in that driveway.
No! We don't back all the way in! Our driveway is 125 feet long. The 32 feet of the driveway right next to the house is the problem. Neighbor's fence makes the space a bottleneck. We pull in, narrowing avoiding disaster as we inch along the house, then it opens up to a paved 3 car garage width. My husband pulls the truck into the garage, we unhitch the trailer and manually spin it around so it faces back down the driveway. It sounds crazy, but it works for us!
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You could also look at a Durango with a hemi, the wife has one and loves it. If I'm not mistaken it is 7,000 lbs tow capacity.
Thank you! We'll have to check the width of the Durango. We need a narrow truck. A portion of our driveway between our house and neighbor's fence is only 96" wide.
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The Tundra might be an inch or 2 more narrow.

I don't know if you need your side mirrors on your driveway or not, most of these 1/2 ton trucks allow you to retract / extend the mirrors from the cab. I guess if the space is that tight though, it's just a matter of when, not if, you break your mirrors off.

Plan B.... Move?
Thanks for the info! I'll check into the Tundra. Moving? Nooo, not yet. I retire in 39 days (hey, but who's counting?! ) That hasn't crossed our minds at all yet!
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That raises a good question.. The dry hitch weight on that camper is only 300 pounds and has a GVWR of under 4000 pounds though. A lot of mini-vans could tow it honestly. I'm curious why the OP wants something to tow 7000+. Are you guys looking to upgrade your camper? What are you guys currently towing with?
We are towing with a Toyota Tacoma, which is fine for the weight of the 16XRB, but my husband wants more power for traveling out west into the mountains. We know the Tacoma has a towing capacity of 6,000 lbs. Years and years ago we pulled a popup with a Bronco II and on the expressway in the mountains it was horrible. We crawled up while everyone around us zoomed past at 75+mph. So he is thinking having something even a little stronger would be good. My bucket list includes camping to Alaska and back as well, so that's another reason to think of upgrading to a stronger TV.
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There is somebody on this forum towing 27dsrl with Bronco. ProPride hitch, proper rear axle ratio and he is very happy.
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2015-2017 Dodge Durango Hemi or Jeep Grand Cherokee.

My 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD Eco Diesel is rated for #7200 and the 2WD I believe is #7400.

I tow a TT weighing #5800 loaded with no issues. JGC is a great and comfortable vehicle when not towing.

Because it's a diesel I consistently get 28-30 MPG on the highway and when I tow it's always 13.5 to 14.5 MPG out west thru hills, mtns. etc.
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We love our 2007 Chrysler Aspen. They only made them in 2007, 2008, and 2009 so you would have to find a used one (we bought ours last year and it only had 74,000 miles on it). Ours can tow 7500 lbs.
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