First time pontoon owner and I need help selecting a properly sized SUV for a new 21-ft SLX with a pair of 25" tubes and a Yamaha 115. I don't have any experience towing anything of the size, nor do I have any time behind a anything other than a smaller SUV like a RAV4.
Dealer says dry weight for pontoon, motor, trailer is 2900 lbs.
Most the time I'm just going to be towing within a 1 hour distance in Minnesota, but occasionally I'll be traveling up to 2 and 1/2 hour distances.
For a family of four with potentially seating up to six people I'm looking for a SUV That is an at risk of being undersized or overloaded. I'd prefer to spend the money now versus potentially stressing out a vehicle that is going to require transmission repair or replacement in 3 years or so.
I'm trying to not overspend on a unnecessarily overpowered vehicle, but like I said it's more important to me that I'm not "red lining" my vehicles limit based on what I'm trying to tow.
Am I going to be in a good position if I get a v6 with a towing package or should I look at smaller v8s? I'm really looking for specific model advice so I can start doing some research.
I'm hoping this groups experience can help me properly size an SUV that I will be happy with long term.
Dealer says dry weight for pontoon, motor, trailer is 2900 lbs.
Most the time I'm just going to be towing within a 1 hour distance in Minnesota, but occasionally I'll be traveling up to 2 and 1/2 hour distances.
For a family of four with potentially seating up to six people I'm looking for a SUV That is an at risk of being undersized or overloaded. I'd prefer to spend the money now versus potentially stressing out a vehicle that is going to require transmission repair or replacement in 3 years or so.
I'm trying to not overspend on a unnecessarily overpowered vehicle, but like I said it's more important to me that I'm not "red lining" my vehicles limit based on what I'm trying to tow.
Am I going to be in a good position if I get a v6 with a towing package or should I look at smaller v8s? I'm really looking for specific model advice so I can start doing some research.
I'm hoping this groups experience can help me properly size an SUV that I will be happy with long term.
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