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Old 09-08-2021, 12:44 PM   #77 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Taylor95 View Post
So we just bought a trailer! Unfortunately it weighs around 4700 lbs unloaded, so we cannot use a Rav4 as a tow vehicle for it. We are still figuring out what to get as a tow vehicle. Fortunately, there are many SUVs that have a tow capacity of 5000 lbs, which would be sufficient for this. I was considering an early 2000s Grand Cherokee with the V8, but nothing has been decided yet on that.
I would avoid the 4.7 Dodge. If you go up to the 2005 you can get a 5.7 which isn't perfect but less expensive to repair, has much more power, and doesn't get any worse economy.

4.7 Toyota = wonderful. 4.7 Dodge = worst V8 ever from Chrysler.
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