Fuel efficient tow vehicle.

[dfandrews]

Originally Posted by Steve R

Based on the above posts, it looks like the best mpg I can expect when pulling my 17b, is around 15-16 mpg, perhaps with a RAV 4 or Ford Ranger. When thinking about mpg, I'm curious if anyone would recommend any other tow vehicles I should consider, besides those mentioned above.

I might note I bought a new Prius last year, and would like to buy a used tow vehicle. Thanks.

Steve,
I bought a 2011 Honda Pilot for towing. It is factory-equipped with a tow pkg. and is rated at 3500 lbs. V6 - 250 HP; 253 ft-lbs torque. It'll be perfect for my 17; tow weight loaded will be at 2700-2800 lbs, which is right at 80% of capacity.

I also have a Prius for towing (see photo documenting capacity):
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[Steve R]

Originally Posted by dfandrews

Steve,
I bought a 2011 Honda Pilot for towing. It is factory-equipped with a tow pkg. and is rated at 3500 lbs. V6 - 250 HP; 253 ft-lbs torque. It'll be perfect for my 17; tow weight loaded will be at 2700-2800 lbs, which is right at 80% of capacity.

I also have a Prius for towing (see photo documenting capacity):
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Dfandrews: Appreciate your comment about the Honda Pilot...my sister pulls her 19' trailer with her 2007 Honda Pilot and it works great for her. I had to laugh at your Prius photo -- looks exactly like mine!

[dfandrews]

Originally Posted by Steve R

Dfandrews: Appreciate your comment about the Honda Pilot...my sister pulls her 19' trailer with her 2007 Honda Pilot and it works great for her. I had to laugh at your Prius photo -- looks exactly like mine!

Steve,
Glad you enjoyed the photo.
The other laugh we have is the morning debate over who will be driving the most during the day: they get the Prius. At the end of the year, I'm guessing that the Prius will accumulate 3X-4X the non-tow mileage of the Honda.
Prius - 44 mpg
Honda - 16-24 mpg depending on the amount of city street driving (and whether it's my wife's light right foot or my Pb foot on the gas).