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Tow Vehicle: V-8 or V-6?

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81venture
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Re: Tow Vehicle: V-8 or V-6?

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K9Kampers wrote:I witnessed this one at the Westport, MA ramp last year. The Jeep was moaning and working hard to launch this boat!

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But I'll bet it did it though 8)

I think the reason I tow so well is that I have a dual axle trailer with a very light boat on it.

Admirals 4.0 pulls it with no scariness. My 2.5 pulls it fine, but underpowered for a long trip.
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Re: Tow Vehicle: V-8 or V-6?

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I tow with a 4cyl 2.0 Turbo AWD SUV with more low end torque and hp than most V6 Suv's out there today.

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The Audi Q5 for example rated at 4500 tow cap.

And knowing Audi, if they say 4500, its good for much more.... :wink:

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Re: Tow Vehicle: V-8 or V-6?

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That's interesting...I did not realize the extent of the platform share. 8)
mastreb wrote:The Aspen is also a platform-share with the Durango/MB GL/Jeep Grand Cherokee. It's equivalent to the top-of-the-line Durango.
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Re: Tow Vehicle: V-8 or V-6?

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Yeah they were all designed back when MB owned Chrysler and have been continuations of the same design. Benz sells them what's called a "knockdown kit" consisting of the unit body and suspension, and they bolt on the body panels, power-train, and systems. When companies spin-off a brand, they have supply agreements to last the design life of the models in production.
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