📸 Erica Mueller
Let’s haul. Summer means towing all the things!
It’s summer, and we’re in a pandemic, which means more homegrown fun than ever. We need towing for family adventures. Find a private campground or lake near home and a weekend adventure is close by.
We’ve rounded up all of the best hauling and towing vehicles for your summer adventures, that can still haul your family in comfort, too.
If you want to bring a dirt bike or jet skis, you don’t need a heavy-duty truck. These first few options are all ready for your weekend adventure with light towing capability but are still family-friendly daily drivers.
But first, what does towing capacity and payload even mean? Well, your total towing weight capacity is impacted by how much weight you have in the car too, that’s your gross-vehicle-weight or GVW. Payload means the total weight in the truck bed or inside the cabin.
No Need for Super Sized Trucks. Your Daily Driver Can Tow, too
You don’t need a huge truck to tow that RV or trailer. There are plenty of family-friendly lightweight haulers that can be an easy daily driver. And fits inside the garage. Here are some of our favorites.
Hyundai Palisade
Starting Price: $32,595
Maximum towing capacity: 5,000 lbs
Maximum payload: n/a
Fuel Economy: 20-21Â MPG
Seating Capacity: 7 or 8
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Jeep Gladiator
Starting Price: $33,545
Maximum towing capacity: 7,650 lbs
Maximum payload: 1,700 lbs
Fuel Economy: 19 MPG
Seating Capacity: 5
Related: Jeep Gladiator: Yes, this is the 2020 Jeep Truck
Ford Ranger
Starting Price: $25,495
Maximum towing capacity: 7,500 lbs
Maximum payload: 1,860 lbs
Fuel Economy: 23.5Â MPG
Seating Capacity: 4
Related: 2019 Ford Ranger Pickup Truck: The Crowd Favorite is Back!
Dodge Durango SRT
Starting Price: $68,611
Maximum towing capacity: 8,700 lbs
Maximum payload: n/a
Fuel Economy: Â 16 MPG
Seating Capacity: 7
Related: 2019 Dodge Durango SRT Review: The Powerful, Fun to Drive SUV that the Entire Family Will Love
Land Rover Discovery (SUV)
Starting Price: $52,300
Maximum towing capacity: 8,201 lbs
Maximum payload: n/a
Fuel Economy: 23Â MPG
Seating Capacity: 7
Related: Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury Diesel SUV Review: It’s All You Want and More
GMC Yukon XL
Starting Price: $50,600
Maximum towing capacity: 8,500 lbs
Maximum payload: n/a
Fuel Economy: 18.5 MPG
Seating Capacity: up to 9 (typically 7 depending on seat configuration)
Related: Used: Why I Chose to Buy the 2017 GMC Yukon XL Denali
Ford Expedition
Starting Price: $52,810
Maximum towing capacity: 9,200 lbs
Maximum payload: n/a
Fuel Economy: Â 13 MPG
Seating Capacity: 7 or 8
Related: 2019 Ford Expedition: Large Towing Capacity and Tons of Interior Space
Toyota Tundra
Starting Price: $33,575
Maximum towing capacity: 10,000 lbs
Maximum payload: 1,708 lbs
Fuel Economy: 14 MPG
Seating Capacity: 5
Related: 2020 Toyota Tundra: The Beast. The Legend.
RAM 1500 EcoDiesel
Starting Price: $36,930
Maximum towing capacity: 12,560 lbs
Maximum payload: Â 2,040 lbs
Fuel Economy: 27Â MPG
Seating Capacity: 5
Related: 2020 Ram 1500 Eco-Diesel Pickup Truck: Eco and Family Friendly
Chevrolet Silverado (Diesel)
Starting Price: $49,000
Maximum towing capacity: 15,400Â lbs
Maximum payload: Â 2,130 lbs
Fuel Economy: 28 MPG
Seating Capacity: 5
Related: 2020 Chevy Silverado: Diesel or Gasoline?
So, what will you be towing and where are you adventuring to this Summer?
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