Tough decision

[Wisefam22]

My work truck is at 197k miles and starting to act up. Luckily my wife has a 2013 f150 5.0.

I was going to turn that into my work truck and get her something else.

She likes the
grand cherokees (v8)
Suburban
Expedition EL

Will those all be fine towing our 2006 sx230? Would you stay away from one because it get to close to the max tow weight?

Might up and get her new truck or me new truck if price is right (saw 2018 rams are 30% off?)

 

[Adrian @ JB Solutions]

What is the weight of your boat? I think the Jeep might be pushing it, depending on model. Newer 5.7s are 6000ish but I believe the SRT is closer to 7,000 if you want to race to the boat ramp lol. Also can't beat the deals on leftover Ram's right now. New model just came out and can catch a killer deal on the '18s. I have seen a few sticker for 61 listed for 43.

 

[Jgorm]

They will all work, but the Jeep is the least ideal from a towing standpoint.

 

[Wisefam22]

Thanks for input her main thing was it has to tow the boat... I might cross the jeep off just because the weight to max tow ratio.

I am not sure the weight of it but loaded with gear on trailer I'd say between 4000-5000

 

[Beachbummer]

Jeep product is very high maintenance for sure compared to your other options. I would stay away. Have you considered Sequoia or Armada also? Best of luck.

 

[Adrian @ JB Solutions]

Jeep product is very high maintenance for sure compared to your other options. I would stay away. Have you considered Sequoia or Armada also? Best of luck.

I am curious why you say high maintenance? I have two newer Chrysler products and all I do is change the oil and get the tires rotated. Most newer ones don't even need a spark plug change until 100k. My buddy has a GC with 100k and only thing he has had to do is replace the radiator, which cracked somehow, but still was only about $400 total.

 

[Beachbummer]

My personal experience with chrysler products with 2 older Grand cherokees was repairs every 10,000 miles. On two vehicles. Ending with transmission work on both at 80k and 90k miles.

This was 2002 and 2003 models. Maybe long time ago and things are different now?

 

[Adrian @ JB Solutions]

Yeah those model years suck lol. I am referring to anything more in the VVT Hemi or Pentastar era.

 

[Beachbummer]

Once bitten by the snake, afraid of the garden hose.

 

[Ronnie]

I’d go with the expedition, my ford vehicles have never given me any problems. I can’t say the same for my Jeep Grand Cherokee or Chevy Avalanche. If the Jeep is limited to 5k or 6k lbs towing I would stay away from it, your boat weighs around 3,500 lbs it’s easy to reach 5k to 6k once you start accounting for the trailer, fuel, passengers and gear.

 

[Shuck Water]

Always like to give a nod towards the Durango. No issues pulling with the V8 R/T. Also, over 4 years old and 60k miles and no issues. Still purring like a kitten!

 

[GTBRMC]

Worth noting, the Expedition EL and Suburban have wheelbases about 16" longer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Longer wheelbase is significant advantage when towing... less tendancy to pitchfork at speed, among other benefits.

 

[bronze_10]

The words ford and expedition just send shivers down my spine.

 

[octavio3311]

The Jeep Grand Cherokee with the V6 is rated at 6,200 lbs.
With the Hemi - it’s rated at 7,400 lbs.

 

[Wisefam22]

The Jeep Grand Cherokee with the V6 is rated at 6,200 lbs.
With the Hemi - it’s rated at 7,400 lbs.

What year is that, I looked briefly and showed 5000lb.

 

[Adrian @ JB Solutions]

https://www.jeep.com/jeep-capabilities/towing.html This is for '18s.