Re: [A/S] Re: Tow vehicles for 28ft.

[Thomas LaVergne <thomaslavergne@xxxxxxxxx>]

John,
Like Hunter said...a lot of it is personal preference.  I am very partial 
to Suburbans...they fit my lifestyle and my family much better than a pick 
up.  I would rather have a diesel than gas but diesels cost more.  I have 
a 28 ft. A/S and I first started towing it with a 1/2 ton Suburban with a 
350 engine.  I didn't like it.  It was underpowered and the transmission 
eventually failed.  I didn't tow in overdrive but I must have overheated 
the tranny too many times.  I bought a 3/4 ton Suburban with a 454 gas 
engine and I love it.  Plenty of power.  Gas milage is not so good...10 or 
11 mpg towing and not much better without the trailer.  Again, I mirror 
Hunters opinion that a 3/4 ton long wheel based vehicle is what I would 
recommend.  Diesel or gas, pickup or suburban...that is a personal 
decision but stick with 3/4 ton and long wheel base.
Good luck,
Thomas