bella1

Suburban or GMC the only SUV option for the 3/4 ton. I am very happy with the Chev 2500 and average 8MPG regular gas towing 24 Classic with an estimated weight of 8500 pounds loaded.

M758

I get about 8 towing my 24ft enclose behind my 8.0L V10 dodge. I used to get about 10 towing an open trailer. If you are towing under 10,000lbs and don't need do much with the vehicle other than towing/hauling then 3/4 ton or 1 ton gasser is not a bad deal. Most will have enough power to moving the load, enough chassis to control it and will be much cheaper buy in that a diesel. I bought my 99 dodge back in 2002 and wanted a diesel. But even then at 6k used price difference the gas truck was a good buy. I did not then they torque of the diesel (heck back then the diesel had less hp and similar torque) and 6k buys alot of gas. I have put something like 30k on the truck since I got it and 90% of those miles have been towing.

gt3-4me

I have an 06 V10 TDI. It tows pretty well, but I am towing a 20ft enclosed. I wouldn't go any larger than that. Haven't had any issues with the tail wagging the dog, but balancing the load is critical to avoid this. My trailer and car total approx. 6k pounds.

mikew968

I had 2 touaregs and a Cayenne. I have always towed a 20' enclosed trailer...first a steel trailer and now a V-nosed ATC. I would not even think about anything longer than 20'. I am pretty close to max weight and second the tail will be completely wagging the dog with any cross winds. The engine and the brakes are great but the short WB creates a problem above 65 with any kind of wind. Passing semis is kinda scary as well.

docwyte

Thanks for the input everyone. I'm going to give the dealer a realistic (low for them I'm sure) offer on the Touareg tomorrow, if they take it I'll get an open trailer.

If not I'll look into a crew cab 2500...