Right now I have a 2015 Ram 1500 ecodiesel pulling a Ranger RT188. What would be a good non truck replacement vehicle? Alot of 4 cyl. out there. I want to be able to pass a semi. Jeep? Crossover?? Van?
Right now I have a 2015 Ram 1500 ecodiesel pulling a Ranger RT188. What would be a good non truck replacement vehicle? Alot of 4 cyl. out there. I want to be able to pass a semi. Jeep? Crossover?? Van?
Tahoe, Lexus GX, 4-Runner.
All those are body on frame SUV's with plenty of power to pull and stop your boat. Just go drive some SUV's and buy the one that you like the best.
I had a Yukon Denali in which I liked pulling a boat with. Any Tahoe or a Yukon will do. But seeing how you have a metal boat, a 4runner would be a good vehicle to have too, don't need a V8 to pull tin.
Kyle
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Ford Explorer?
5000 pound tow capacity with tow package
You will regret not having the truck if you plan on selling it
That said...plenty of SUV boat pullers out there for any budget
My 06 Explorer V6 towen my javelin all over with bow issues other that suckin gas like a nitro dragster
2020 Skeeter ZX150
Grand Cherokee
2011 Ranger z521/2023 250ProXS
x2Originally Posted by 1BADAIR
Test drive a Flex AWD with ecoboost and factory tow pkg. You might be surprised at the room and comfort, and you can pass semis with ease.
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not no but HELL NO on anything 4 cylinder..........
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The Explorer would do well, I tow my RT188 with a 2014 Edge. I don’t think the 3.5L V6 is available now but Ford offers a twin turbo V6 that would do well. 3500 lb. tow rating.
Grand Cherokee would be an excellent choice too and plenty around to choose from.
Last edited by tcesni; 01-25-2021 at 06:40 PM.
2018 Ranger RT188 SC Black/115 hp Yamaha SHO 4-stroke; Garmin LVS34 - north
2018 Ranger RT188 DC Black/115 hp Merc Pro XS 4-stroke; Garmin LVS34 - south
14' Mirrorcraft tin boat (ancient) with a 9.9 Mercury 4-stroke, no electronics; catches fish anyway
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JEEP Grand Cherokee 6 cylinder does a fantastic job.
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100% agree with lakefolk.
Dodge Durango. Same exact vehicle as the Jeep GC without the leather and fancy tech so it’s quite a bit cheaper. (Think chevy/GMC, or Toyota/Lexus, same vehicles, just different body and luxury items).
I tow with a 2014 v6 Durango and get roughly 17-19mph towing, 19-22mpg in the winter and 23-25mpg summer driving. Tow capacity is 6200lbs and will tow that tin boat just fine. Plenty of interior room and with 75k miles on it, it’s never seen the inside of a mechanics shop other than tires and breaks a couple years ago
1995 Ranger 481v
1995 Johnson Fast Strike 175hp
The Ford Explorers with the most hp (365 hp) will be ones with a 3.5L Ecoboost. Unfortunately, the 3.5L Ecoboost is only available in the Sport and Platinum models. Other high hp mid-size SUVs are the V8 Jeep Grand Cherokee and V8 Dodge Durango. They both are rated to tow 7500 lbs.
2000 Viper Coral 202
2013 Pro XS 200
Thanks everyone!! Good info and choices.
I have towed a few times with the wife’s armada, does great, it has the 5.6
Durango R/T!!
I have a 2.7L ecoboost F-150 that I pull my RT188. The motor does great with it. If I keep my speed at 70 or below, I'll get about 14-15 pulling the boat. When just driving around town I get 19.5 mpg. I'm not sure what other vehicles Ford offers that motor in, but I did notice it is an option on the new Bronco.
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I have a 2018 Nissan Frontier, crew cab, 4x4, 5' bed. 4 liter V6 261hp, 5 speed, 6,000 pound tow rating. I love it.
The new ones have a 3.8liter 310hp, with a 9 speed transmission, 6600 pound tow rating.
Sorry, just re-read your post, you said non-truck.
Last edited by Skunked again; 01-25-2021 at 09:57 PM.
I’ve got 2015 v6 Durango that has fit the bill nicely for us and is worth looking at.
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