Tow Vehicle

[TightLip]

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?

[TOXIC]

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.

TOXIC

[jevery]

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 Father’s short bed GMC and it has a lot more front-to-rear rocking motion compared to towing with my long bed Ford.

[ReelDoc]

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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.

[movingtarget]

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.