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I have used a six cylinder Honda Odyssey and Toyota Venza to pull my 2720.
Both work just fine. The Venza is awd. And TrailManor ran their gas test using a Honda Odyssey.
So some of us would suggest you have a good range of TV depending on loads, mountains, use etc to choose from.

And I agree, I'd squeeze in the 2720 if you can.

Good luck.

Originally Posted by moaboy

I have used a six cylinder Honda Odyssey and Toyota Venza to pull my 2720.
Both work just fine. The Venza is awd. And TrailManor ran their gas test using a Honda Odyssey.
So some of us would suggest you have a good range of TV depending on loads, mountains, use etc to choose from.

And I agree, I'd squeeze in the 2720 if you can.

Good luck.

Understand the possible limits of your destinations.

Sonora Pass, in California, is 9,624 feet at the summit.

The highway over the pass is extremely steep (up to 26% in some locations), narrow and winding between Kennedy Meadows on the west side and Leavitt Meadows on the east. The route is not recommended for vehicles or vehicle combinations that are unusually wide, heavy or long.

I intend to tow my 2720 over the pass in both directions in a few weeks. I will ignore the sign that says:

NOT ADVISABLE TO TOW TRAILERS BEYOND THIS POINT

I am not concerned about this route. I have a V8 and I also have low range. I will have to use some care in the 180 degree turns.

On this road, they did not waste taxpayer money on paint for a center line. It is paved though.

You probably won't go where I go.

[Mr. Adventure]

Originally Posted by PopBeavers

... NOT ADVISABLE TO TOW TRAILERS BEYOND THIS POINT...

I love great adventures. But if I had the chance to do this, we all (that's me, the road sign, y'all in the forum, and Ms. Adventure) agree that I shouldn't ever expect to be doing it more than once. This particular adventure feels a bit distant for several reasons, but as voyaging voyeurs, we wish you success at finding it a great adventure to report here.

I've seen roads in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina that can be pretty steep for towing fun, but these haven't had any federal highway sign numbers. In Illinois, where I went to college, they use 300' verticals as opportunities to build ski areas (to really see a hill, they expect to drive to Wisconsin where sometimes hills can get twice that big).

We bought the Dodge Durango with the V8 Hemi and a towing capacity of 7200lbs. We were sold after the test drive.

Here is a humorous video showing the Durango towing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASR4JXqhOXI\

So we are one step closer on our new adventure!

Thanks for all the advice!

Congrats on the Durango....I followed one down the highway yesterday, sharp looking SUV. When you start towing I suspect you'll be real happy with your choice. It's that extra headroom of safety that I enjoy.