Pilot? Traverse? MDX? Confused newbie

Originally Posted by T and C

Ken,
Yes, its big, 5100 empty weight. But if safety, comfort, and worry free loading matter, its worth it. Most DW's like safety and comfort, especially if there are kids/grandkids involved. A test drive at a local dealer's might open new possibilities. Just a thought.

My .02

Tom

I also have a crew cab truck. I just used it last week to bring a ton of base rock home, so they hd to weigh it.

Mine weighs 6,250 with half a tank of gas, no cargo and not even me in it.

At about 22 feet long, it is not a good idea to take it to the shopping mall around Christmas.

My wife likes the 2500HD with the 8 foot bed better than the 1500HD with the 6.5 foot bed.

I air the tires down when running empty to soften the ride.

My daughter, at 5 foot 4, can tow the TM, but has a bit of a problem seeing anything close to the front bumper.

I alternate driving the two trucks to work, 20 miles round trip. I get 16 mpg empty on the freeway on a good day. 21.5 to 13.0 around town and 11.5 towing on the freeway.

But nothing else will haul the stuff I take with me. I had to stop using the 1500HD because I was unable to remove the wheel from the front TM jack due to the sag from the cargo load without using a bottle jack. That is one reason I upgraded to a bigger truck.

[larrylifelines]

Thanks to all for your input on what TV to buy. Yesterday, we picked up our 2009 Chevy Traverse LT. Has the factory tow package. I also just bought the Prodigy P2 controller with fittings for that Traverse. So I think all I need to get is a WDH. As my TM is 100 miles from where I am now, I won't be able to test out the Traverse's towing ability for a few days. Looking forward to it!

I realize a TV like the F-150 would give me more of a cushion, but the Traverse satisfies my desire to tow and DW's desire for a user-friendly everyday car.

[Mr. Adventure]

Congratulations, and looking forward to how it goes.

[Brutus]

Very good choice Ken. The Traverse should handle both jobs (towing and keeping DW happy) quite nicely. Let us know how it handles your 2720SL. I may be looking into one someday too.