3124kb... Whatcha towing with

[gonzo628]

I know that there are numerous threads about tow vehicles and tow capacities. I am not seeking to stoke the flames of opinion on whether or not the manufacturer or that make's marketing department got it right or played it safe. What I am trying to know is, and I apologize for exclusion here, what owners of 3124kb's are using to tow.

Currently, I've towed (on mostly flat land) my 3124kb with my 06 Toyota Sienna. A couple things first:

- My Sienna LE had the factory tow "prep" package. To that, I added the following: Curt class III tow hitch (350/3500 or 500/5000 with WDH) https://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2006_Toyota_Sienna.htm, Prodigy 2 Brake Controller, AirLift 1000 Airbags, HaulMaster WDH.

- While "mostly" flat, we did ascend a couple mild "bunny hills": mainly freeway overpasses, a bridge and mild foothills (people who have been to Parker, AZ / Earp, CA know what I am talking about).

- For lack of better challenges, the Sienna did alright.

Having said all this, I also know a couple things

- I've not really put the van through the paces that would establish it as equal to the task of towing the TM.

- While it did "alright" I don't know that I would really want to "put it through the paces". I've been careful and cautious while towing (mirroring how I towed my old popup).

- Before we even venture down the MFG tow guidelines, or even that of the hitch, I know that I should pick something else to tow with. That is why I started this thread.

TLDR: For all you 3214kb owners, what do you / what have you towed with? What did you / what don't you like about your current / former tow vehicle? What tips might you have about selection?

My current thoughts:

1) Dodge Durango (late model) w/ ClassIV tow package. Probably the 3.6l PentaStar V6 (with IV tow package the 2016 is capable of 6500lb). Must have IV tow package and 2nd row captains chairs.

2) Chevy Traverse / GMC Acadia / Buick Enclave. it has 5200lb tow capability (w/tow package). Must have would be tow package and captain's chairs (2nd row). the only advantage over the durango (in my mind) is the 7th seat (layout has 3 across third row).

3) Ram 1500 with Hemi / Tow package (6-seat) and 3.92 rear-end. *this is less likely as the wife does not want a truck.

4) Ford / Chevy / GMC / NIssan (6-seat). *those, same as RAM, are less likely because the wife does not want a full size truck.

Sorry for the long post. Looking forward for input.