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Best vehicle with towing capacity for under $6k?
Posted on 12/17/14 at 11:24 am
Posted on 12/17/14 at 11:24 am
My father-in-law is offering to give me his pop-up camper for free if I obtain a vehicle that can tow it. It weighs around 2000 pounds I believe.
I have a car that I barely drive right now as I can walk to most places in town. In two years though, I may be somewhere that requires more driving.
I'm thinking about a Honda CRV, but honestly, I don't know much about trucks or SUVs.
What kind would you recommend on a low budget? What mileage would you say is too high for purchase? I've found a Honda CRV with 120k miles for $5k.
I have a car that I barely drive right now as I can walk to most places in town. In two years though, I may be somewhere that requires more driving.
I'm thinking about a Honda CRV, but honestly, I don't know much about trucks or SUVs.
What kind would you recommend on a low budget? What mileage would you say is too high for purchase? I've found a Honda CRV with 120k miles for $5k.
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Posted on 12/17/14 at 11:27 am to StringedInstruments
CRV is not a great tow vehicle. Find a used pickup truck or body-on-frame SUV like a Chevy Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, or the older Ford Explorer. Also look at the XTerra or a Jeep Liberty would do for a lighter load like that as well. 4Runner is good if you can find one.
Remember, your gear will add up. If the camper is 2,000, you should probably anticipate a load up to 3200 lbs for a camping trip. That's well beyond what the older CR-V or Rav4 can safely do.
Remember, your gear will add up. If the camper is 2,000, you should probably anticipate a load up to 3200 lbs for a camping trip. That's well beyond what the older CR-V or Rav4 can safely do.
This post was edited on 12/17/14 at 11:34 am
Posted on 12/17/14 at 11:27 am to StringedInstruments
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It weighs around 2000 pounds I believe.
anything can pull that brah.
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I have a car that I barely drive right now
what kind of car exactly?
This post was edited on 12/17/14 at 11:28 am
Posted on 12/17/14 at 11:27 am to Chad504boy
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anything can pull that brah.
Even my Honda Accord?
Posted on 12/17/14 at 11:28 am to StringedInstruments
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Even my Honda Accord?
it would get you you from a to b for sure. a V6 or V4?
Posted on 12/17/14 at 11:30 am to Chad504boy
V4.
We're also planning on having more children in the near future, so extra seats are desired. Pickup truck will have too small of a cab.
We're also planning on having more children in the near future, so extra seats are desired. Pickup truck will have too small of a cab.
Posted on 12/17/14 at 11:30 am to StringedInstruments
I wouldn't buy a $6K vehicle just to tow a $2K used popup a few times a year.
This post was edited on 12/17/14 at 11:31 am
Posted on 12/17/14 at 11:31 am to StringedInstruments
F250 brah
Posted on 12/17/14 at 11:32 am to StringedInstruments
Screw a CRV. Get you a 6-cylinder Tacoma. They last forever and you can get a decent one for 6K.
If you just plan on pulling the camper, you can get a early 2000's F-150 or late 90's F-250 for around 6K
If you just plan on pulling the camper, you can get a early 2000's F-150 or late 90's F-250 for around 6K
This post was edited on 12/17/14 at 11:34 am
Posted on 12/17/14 at 11:32 am to CajunAlum Tiger Fan
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I wouldn't buy a $6K vehicle just to tow a $2K used popup a few times a year.
I'm going to sell my 2006 Honda Accord.
We have a 2009 Nissan Altima with less than 100k miles. That's what we mainly drive. The Accord isn't being used much right now.
Posted on 12/17/14 at 11:32 am to StringedInstruments
3rd generation 4Runner, 1996-1998 specifically for that price range.
Posted on 12/17/14 at 11:32 am to Chad504boy
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anything can pull that
Yea but not safely. Get something that isn't rated for it and you'll burn up the transmission.
Posted on 12/17/14 at 11:33 am to StringedInstruments
Old Tacoma or 4Runner is the answer here
Posted on 12/17/14 at 11:34 am to StringedInstruments
I'll sell you my 4x4 Silverado for 7k
Posted on 12/17/14 at 11:34 am to Chad504boy
What is a V4?
Posted on 12/17/14 at 11:36 am to Chad504boy
I4, not V
Posted on 12/17/14 at 11:36 am to The Pirate King
Posted on 12/17/14 at 11:37 am to Bmath
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What is a V4?
Something that people that don't know what they're talking about say
Posted on 12/17/14 at 11:37 am to Bmath
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What is a V4?
pops up on google so lick my nuts.
Posted on 12/17/14 at 11:38 am to TigerRob20
4Runner is definitely catching my fancy.
Hopefully I can sell the Accord for a good price. It has 110k miles and is a 2006.
According to Autotrader, I could possibly list it for $10k and it'd be a deal. That'd help with buying the SUV.
Hopefully I can sell the Accord for a good price. It has 110k miles and is a 2006.
According to Autotrader, I could possibly list it for $10k and it'd be a deal. That'd help with buying the SUV.
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