Towing...need help!

appygirl · 08-05-2007, 09:10 PM

I'm looking at the Escape to replace my car. I will be buying a 4-wheeler next summer and need something that can tow it. At the same time tho..I have a bit of a commute to work. I want a small SUV decent on MPG that can tow my bike. I've seen that the 2WD 3.0 V6 is good on MPG, could this rig tow a bike on a small trailer?

Anyones help would be appreciated!

jakethesnake · 08-07-2007, 06:46 AM

I don't see why you couldn't tow it. I used to tow stuff with my '89 Chevy S-10 4 banger all the time. The truck didn't like it much and I had to ride the clutch to get it moving but it worked out. I just wouldn't expect to get very good gas mileage when towing...

bassboat · 08-19-2007, 08:53 AM

iirc, the factory towing package (on the '04 w/ V-6 anyway) will allow you to tow 3500# gvw. it includes a trans fluid cooler, hitch, wiring, moulded bumper, etc. towing without the cooler supposedly voids your warrantee. ymmv.