So... I am looking at finally getting a Hybrid trailer and I will need something to tow it with. Hybrid trailers look like a typical camping trailer but the beds slide out like a pop up trailer:
http://www.forestriverinc.com/product-details.aspx?LineID=156&ModelID=964#Main
A minivan like a Grand Caravan could tow a 17' Hybrid and that would be at the max tow rating of the van. Lots of the smaller SUVs have similar tow ratings (3500 lbs) and I would have to look at something like a GMC Acadia for a 5000 lb tow rating.
A pick up would be easier to throw our kayaks into and would have the advantage of being able to use the bed for when we get soil and mulch etc.
Something like a mid size Chevy Colorado would be ideal and they seem to tow around 7000 lbs with the V6 which would easily handle my needs.
The weird thing though is that the mid sized pickups seem to hold their value better than the 1/2 ton trucks.
So... I am spitballing the idea of snagging a Chevy Silverado 1500 or a Ram 1500. The Rams seem to depreciate more than the GM twins and that might be because Chrysler/FIAT keeps throwing cash on the hood on the new ones on their lots which in turn hurts resale value.
I am just wondering what to keep an eye out for? I am buying used and could go for a V6 or V8 model. Older Rams seem to get rear quarter rust; not sure if that is still an issue.
Thoughts?
http://www.forestriverinc.com/product-details.aspx?LineID=156&ModelID=964#Main
A minivan like a Grand Caravan could tow a 17' Hybrid and that would be at the max tow rating of the van. Lots of the smaller SUVs have similar tow ratings (3500 lbs) and I would have to look at something like a GMC Acadia for a 5000 lb tow rating.
A pick up would be easier to throw our kayaks into and would have the advantage of being able to use the bed for when we get soil and mulch etc.
Something like a mid size Chevy Colorado would be ideal and they seem to tow around 7000 lbs with the V6 which would easily handle my needs.
The weird thing though is that the mid sized pickups seem to hold their value better than the 1/2 ton trucks.
So... I am spitballing the idea of snagging a Chevy Silverado 1500 or a Ram 1500. The Rams seem to depreciate more than the GM twins and that might be because Chrysler/FIAT keeps throwing cash on the hood on the new ones on their lots which in turn hurts resale value.
I am just wondering what to keep an eye out for? I am buying used and could go for a V6 or V8 model. Older Rams seem to get rear quarter rust; not sure if that is still an issue.
Thoughts?