Chevy Traverse

[Rider]

Originally Posted by shmike

How heavy is your boat?

The Enclave/Acadia/etc only tows 1000 lbs more than the Honda.

Boat(2400) + trailer(600) + gear(guessing 200 or more) + fuel(315) =~3500 ballpark.

The factory tow package is rated at 4.5K lbs. I don't know what the Honda is.

[shmike]

The Honda is 3500lbs.

I try to notice things like tow rating now but growing up, if the vehicle could pull it, it did.

I can assure you from experience that most vehicles will tow amounts that FAR exceed their ratings.

[Rider]

Originally Posted by shmike

The Honda is 3500lbs.

I try to notice things like tow rating now but growing up, if the vehicle could pull it, it did.

I can assure you from experience that most vehicles will tow amounts that FAR exceed their ratings.

I'm not sure I'd tow anything heavier with the Acadia. It really has to work to tow that 3500lbs. I'd hate to max it out. Besides the tow rating, it's only a fwd and I get nervous pulling the boat out on a wet boat ramp.

[goof2]

Originally Posted by shmike

The Honda is 3500lbs.

I try to notice things like tow rating now but growing up, if the vehicle could pull it, it did.

I can assure you from experience that most vehicles will tow amounts that FAR exceed their ratings.

That is fine until an accident happens and insurance denies the claim.

[Gas Man]

My BIL/SIL have a new 2010 Traverse. The thing is real nice. They have the bottom end version yet it comes completely loaded with the norms. Power locks, mirrors, windows, keyless entry. Its 3rd row seating is bigger than my 2nd row in my Trailblazer. The thing is a BIG vechicle. Its no small SUV.

I can't speak on MPG... but I can ask.

[Rider]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

My BIL/SIL have a new 2010 Traverse. The thing is real nice. They have the bottom end version yet it comes completely loaded with the norms. Power locks, mirrors, windows, keyless entry. Its 3rd row seating is bigger than my 2nd row in my Trailblazer. The thing is a BIG vechicle. Its no small SUV.

I can't speak on MPG... but I can ask.

Yeah the third row is impressive on them. The Acadia has more head room in the back though since the roof line is straight where the Buick and Chevy curve down a little bit in the back. That was one of the reasons we went with the GMC and not the Buick. Besides, the wood steering wheel and the analog clock on the Buick made it feel like an old man car but it was quieter than the GMC

It is a 5000 lb vehicle so that v6 has to work hard so the mileage isn't that great. Like I said before, my average is 15.2 with mostly city driving.

[RACER X]

Originally Posted by Rider

Boat(2400) + trailer(600) + gear(guessing 200 or more) + fuel(315) =~3500 ballpark.

The factory tow package is rated at 4.5K lbs. I don't know what the Honda is.

from odyssey board

Originally posted by ChasSidwa
I just towed my boat 300 miles from central NJ to upstate NY. Lot's of hills and highway driving. I got some dirty looks as I passed a couple pickups towing ATVs up the RT 80 hill coming away from the Delaware river in PA. I was towing a 16 ft Boston Whaler with a 90 horse Yamaha on it, way heavier then they were pulling. Oh yea, I averaged 15mpg for the trip. I love this van.

[shmike]

Originally Posted by RACER X

from odyssey board

I towed the same boat in high school with a 4 cylinder Camry.

[Rider]

Originally Posted by shmike

I towed the same boat in high school with a 4 cylinder Camry.

Whats that weigh about a 1000lbs?