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Old 06-25-2007, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by DanAllen944
OK thanks for the replies. Im still looking for the right truck. I dicided I need at least 6500lbs towing capacity, for car, trailer, peopleand extra parts.
So the search continues...
Talk to Zman about the Explorer Sport Trac. He just got one a couple months ago.
Old 06-25-2007, 11:13 PM
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I used to tow a 21 foot Robalo (boat) with my 4.0L Cherokee in the FL heat. It was always on the verge of overheating and the brakes were absolutely frightening....
Old 06-25-2007, 11:31 PM
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i have an 05 F150- tows great, especially now that i hooked up my electric brakes! There was a guy at the last DE i went to towing an enclosed trailer w/ a new explorer. He said the auto 6spd is better for towing than the 4 speed in my truck, less downshifting and taching it out to get up big hills and such. I could see that, but my truck does pretty well for having the 4.6 w/ the tow package.
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Not sure about the towing capasity but I think a Cherokee sport with the in-line 6 cylander could handle it. But I purchased a 2000 cherokee sport and find it a good every day driver and reliable so far. As far as gas milage with the manual which i ahve i get 21-23 mpg on every tank which I think is not a bad condiering its a SUV.
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Get yourself one of those new Toyota Tundras with the 5.7l V8, the 5.7l 4x4 long bed has 10,500lbs towing capacity with an avg of 14/18mpg while the 4x2 has 10,800lbs of towing capacity with an avg of 16/20mpg. Plenty enough to tow your car.



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