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[VAC] Re:
Hello! We're trying to get a used budget tow vehicle for our 24' Trade
Wind. We've been looking at the 1986 thru '92 Toyota Land Cruisers or
possibly the Jeep Cherokee Laredo 1990 or a Jeep Grand Wagoneer 1986. The
Wagoneer is 8 cyl but kind of worn and ugly with costly repairs ahead. All of
these are automatics.
Should we consider a "stick" or is automatic the way to go? Is a 6 cylinder
too puny to handle about 4000lbs of trailer? The cherokee owners manual says
it can tow up to 5000 lbs. It has a class III hitch on it what ever that
means.
Anyone got some advice on this before we buy the wrong rig?! Anyone got
something similar for sale? We're trying to stay under $5000 if possible.
Thanks, Stuart and Bonnie.