inexpensive tow vehicle

[2moonunit]

Looking for advice on a tow vehicle, for towing a 16dbs.  thinking something that my wife can drive, (she does not like large vehicles). preferably a v8. Actually thinking ford explorer v8.  Looking to spend 10,000 bucks canadian (so that's about 50 bucks us...    )  Ideas?  I know its a wide topic with a million preferences....   My Hyundai Sante fe is rated for 5000 lbs, and i am under weight on the trailer, but I have a feeling something is not happy....

[gnies]

The towing capacity of the Ford Explorer is also 5000 lbs, maybe a Ford Expedition that is 9200lbs but it's a big SUV or a Ford Ranger 5800 lbs

[ammobob]

Give your wife the Santa Fe and buy yourself a good used pick-up like a Tacoma. They stand-up well and Toyota has better than average quality ratings. You'll have no issues towing the camper.

[david]

[p]Your 16BHS should be able to be safely towed with a mid size SUV. We tow our 16TBS fine with a 2013 Pathfinder which has a 3.5 liter V6 and a 5,000 lb tow rating. Our trailer weighs less than 4,000 lbs.

So if you have the long wheelbase Hyundai with the 3.3 liter engine, then you should be ok.

But if you want something heavier in the used market, look for a frame on body mid size SUV like the pre 2013 Pathfinder or its equivalents. Light pickups which usually have the same chassis, will work well too.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Unless you have other needs for a V8, the 3.5-4.0 liter V6s on these vehicles will provide plenty of power. You can't tow up an 8% grade at 60 mph unless you want the engine to run at 5,000 rpm. Ours pulls fine up an 8% grade at 45 mph and 3,000 rpm.

David[/p]

[charliem]

[font size="3"]I like the 4.0L Tacoma suggestion, but then, I'm biased.
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[jerrybeaird]

[quote source="/post/13790/thread" timestamp="1438179735" author="@charliem"][font size="3"]I like the 4.0L Tacoma suggestion, but then, I'm biased.
[/font][/quote]Me too!....

[walt3]

I would say 1998-2003 Expedition smaller ( slightly) than the newer body, don't have the cam phaser issue and much cheaper.

[2moonunit]

[quote source="/post/13786/thread" timestamp="1438179094" author="@david"][p]Your 16BHS should be able to be safely towed with a mid size SUV. We tow our 16TBS fine with a 2013 Pathfinder which has a 3.5 liter V6 and a 5,000 lb tow rating. Our trailer weighs less than 4,000 lbs.

So if you have the long wheelbase Hyundai with the 3.3 liter engine, then you should be ok.

But if you want something heavier in the used market, look for a frame on body mid size SUV like the pre 2013 Pathfinder or its equivalents. Light pickups which usually have the same chassis, will work well too.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Unless you have other needs for a V8, the 3.5-4.0 liter V6s on these vehicles will provide plenty of power. You can't tow up an 8% grade at 60 mph unless you want the engine to run at 5,000 rpm. Ours pulls fine up an 8% grade at 45 mph and 3,000 rpm.

David[/p][/quote]Yup I have the hyundai with the 3.3 GDI engine.  It is the long wheel base and is rated to pull 5000 lbs.  I have had the differential clutch replaced twice and now an axle seal ( boy does that stink when it leaks on the exhaust pipe ), so i am not convinced of its reliability.  The transmission and engine seem to be fine, just issues with the rear end.  Well it is all under warranty so I guess we will see how it goes.  Maybe a 2016 toyota taco is in my future...