With the Kennith and Chapman feud being temporarily suspended, I guess now is a good time to get some recommendations. I have a small winery that requires me to drive 200 miles to pick up grapes. I have to tow around 8000-10000lbs (more capacity wouldn't hurt) of grapes / trailer / bins several times per year. I've been using my Audi Q7, which does ok with about 4-5000lbs, but I wouldn't try adding more even though it's rated for 6600lbs. Driving from the Seattle area to the Yakima valley involves 4 mountain passes, so I need something that has some reserves, so to speak. Driving with a full load and having the engine revving at 4500rpm in a low gear to maintain 50mph isn't my idea of a good tow vehicle.
Unfortunately, pickup trucks are out. I need to stick with SUVs. I don't need something new, but the newer the better. In a nutshell, I need a decent SUV towing rig that won't leave me stranded on the side of the road with grapes that need to be crushed.
Go.
Unfortunately, pickup trucks are out. I need to stick with SUVs. I don't need something new, but the newer the better. In a nutshell, I need a decent SUV towing rig that won't leave me stranded on the side of the road with grapes that need to be crushed.
Go.