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Over the past many years I have used a truck for towing my boat. I am now at the point where I am looking for a new vehicle. This time around I want to go with a SUV. I have been looking at the Ford Expedition, Chevy Tahoe, and the GMC Yucon. My question is how well do these vehicles tow a 20 foot boat and should I go with the extra length or stay with the standard?
Many tow with all of the choices you listed. Just make sure they have the tow package or at least a tranny cooler and you'll be fine. Find the best deal. Heck, I towed a 20' lead sled with an Explorer for years. Never a problem with the SUV.
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The standard 5.3 and 5.4 motors look comparable. The GMs have a little more HP, but a little less torque. I much prefer a long wheelbase for a tow vehicle. I sometimes tow with my FatherÂs short bed GMC and it has a lot more front-to-rear rocking motion compared to towing with my long bed Ford.
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I too prefer a long wheelbase tow vehicle. Last November I traded my '04 Tahoe with the 5.3L engine for an '04 GMC Yukon XL Denali (Suburban twin) with the 6.0L engine. I've previously towed with a couple different F-150s, two Suburbans, and the Tahoe. The Denali is absolutely the very best tow vehicle I've ever owned.
1998 champion 201, 2002 yukon with tow package,short wheel base ,works great ,open back hatch helps when backing up and hooking up,mine has air ride, good luck.