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Hi All,

My wife and I are ready to purchase a used vehicle. The main thing we want is an SUV with a third row of seats. We want an SUV because we will be doing some towing and most SUV's have what it takes. We will be towing a travel trailer weighing approximately 7100 pounds wet. We will only be towing on short trips to go camping. They may get longer, but right now will mainly be kept to a few 100 miles or so. Here is a list of what I know that comes with three rows of seats. I would like a list of what I may have missed, what years the vehicles started having three rows of seats in and what might be good buys. We kind of have our eyes out for the Land Cruisers, because they are smaller then the rest and still have the power.

Toyota Land Cruiser Expedition Excursion Durango Suburban

Thanks for any help provided John

Eightupman · Accepted Answer

We were faced with this same problem,  not long ago, and we are stilllooking for the right truck.  We were leaning toward the Yukon XL, (orSuburban) but decided to wait until we settled on a new trailer.  I wouldstart shopping starting at the bottom of your list and work up.  Ipersonally would not own a Japanese car/truck/suv if it was the last carbeing built...cost too much for upkeep, and I don't know too many places inJapan that the average schmo would have to pull or haul anything...So...homework homework homework...

Bobby Lew · Answer

Why do you  come to a Chev/GMC truck group and askabout Rice Burners & Ford junk?bobby lew

Bob Perkins · Answer

Hello,I am not a dodge fan by any means but if your looking for a mid size suvthe V-8 Durango is honestly quite the truck. they are extremelycomfortable, they have all the power you need  and then some for atravel trailer. My Uncle in ST.Louis occasionally pulls an 8000 lbsbackhoe 70 mph down the highway and says it's great. his is new and Iknow he paid a bundle for it. now as for a Yukon or Suburban you aregetting more room and a quality truck with way more than enough power topull abot anything. One advantage with a Suburban depending how muchtruck you want. I think (but could be wrong) ? I think they have1/2,3/4, and maybe a 1 ton models.  you can buy a good used 94-97 4x4Suburban between $6,000-$13,000 dependinon options,miles, etc. I justsold a 31' Bounder Motorhome today that's a top notch Beauty with 40,000miles for $12,000454 with an Allison tranny. If we could have justified keeping somethingthat big we would have.Have a Great One and Good Luck !Bob

Bob Perkins · Answer

ooops forgot something. I noticed you had Excursion on your list ! wellI can tell you first hand I rented one when I went to the TalladegaNascar race in the spring of 2001 and that was the biggest peice of$50,000 crap I have ever drove. to high centered and rode like a lumberwagon.Just my very deeply honest opinion !!Have a Great One !Bob

Ann Meffert · Answer

I was surprised when Ford didn't name this one the Exterminator!ooops forgot something. I noticed you had Excursion on your list ! wellI can tell you first hand I rented one when I went to the TalladegaNascar race in the spring of 2001 and that was the biggest peice of$50,000 crap I have ever drove. to high centered and rode like a lumberwagon.Just my very deeply honest opinion !!Have a Great One !Bob

Una · Answer

Pulling this load should be your #2 concern. Your #1 concern should be STOPPING this load.

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Urk.

Try rec.equestrian, a newsgroup loaded with people who tow heavy loads for a living.

Una

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