Welcome to my exclusive one-of-a-kind web page showing a quick review of selected 2017 SUVs and 2016/2017 vans that include the important tow rating details. The realistic vehicle towing capacities shown represent a typical family of four with a pet and some gear in the tow vehicle. Additional tow rating resources for other vehicles is found in the "Tow Ratings" menu above. Read our article, Trailer Towing with a Van or SUV, for important information.

Important Notes:

1. The vehicles shown below are base models without all the bells and whistles.
2. Therefore, any of the fancy vehicle's tow ratings will be less than what is shown below.
3. 4X4 vehicles will have lower tow ratings due to the added weight of additional components.
4. I selected the model with best overall towing capacity within each brand having over 7,000 pounds TWR.
5. All vehicles below require a Class IV (extra heavy duty) hitch.
6. Realistic towing capacities are provided by RV Tow Check (set at 12% TW)
7. For realistic vehicle towing capacity (RVTC), we calculated additional load as follows: cargo and a pet=200 lbs, four passengers=515 lbs.

Caution: All rating information was taken from published information provided by the manufacturer or other resources. Always verify vehicle ratings with the dealer. Ratings are subject to change by the manufacturer without notice. There may be slight differences between manufacturers online views and PDF files.

(Updated 1/10/17)
SUV, Auto Trans

Make/Model	1 Armada SV	2 Tahoe LS	3 Yukon	4 Expedition EL	5 Infiniti QX80	6 L.R. Discovery ‡	7 Navigator L
Drive	4X2	4X2	4X2	4X2	4X2	4X4	4X2
Engine	5.6L V8	5.3L V8 G	5.3L V8	3.5L V6 EB	5.6L V8	3.0L V6 Diesel #	3.5L V6
Transmission	7 speed	6 speed.	6 speed	6 speed	7 speed	8 speed	6 speed
Wheelbase (in.)	121.1	116 †	116 †	131	121.1	115 †	131
Gear Ratio	2.937	3.42 *	3.08	3.73	2.94	3.21	4.10
Payload	1,724	1,669	1,690	1,659	1,680	2,149	1,600
GCWR	14,450	14,000	14,000	15,100	14,300	14,704	14,900
GVWR	7,300	7,100	7,100	7,500	7,300	6,989	7,700
Curb Wt.	5,576	5,356	5,379	5,841	5,644	4,916	6,060
TWR	8,500 *	8,600	8,500	9,200 *	8,500	7,716	8,500 *
RVTC by RV Tow Check
RVTC	8,159	7,929	7,906	7,866	7,841	7,716	7,708

Make/Model	8 Suburban	9 Yukon XL	10 Escalade	11 Land Cruiser	12 Jeep GC SRT	13 Sequoia SR5
Drive	4X2	4X2	4X2	4X4	4X4	4X2
Engine	5.3L V8 G	6.2L V8	6.2L V8	5.7L V8	6.4L Hemi V8	5.7L V8
Transmission	6 speed	6 speed	8 speed	8 speed	8 speed	6 speed
Wheelbase (in.)	130	130	116 †	112.2 †	114.8 †	122
Gear Ratio	3.42 *	3.08	3.23	3.31	3.70	4.30
Payload	1,678	1,610	1,579	1,320	1,350	1,370
GCWR	14,000	14,000	14,000	14,400	12,600	13,600
GVWR	7,300	7,300	7,100	7,385	6,800	7,100
Curb Wt.	5,586	5,665	5,521	5,815	4,875	5,730
TWR	8,300	8,100	8,300 *	8,100	7,200 *	7,400
RVTC by RV Tow Check
RVTC	7,699	7,620	7,199	7,124	7,010	5,458

* Requires available maximum trailering package or varies by configuration.
† Avoid long trailers with this short wheelbase (Read reason here)
‡ 7 seat model
# Optional V6 gas, TWR is 8,201

Passenger Van, RWD, Auto Trans, Engine Gas=G, Diesel=D

Make/Model	'16 Savana 3500	Express & Savana 2500	Express & Savana 3500	'16 Savana 3500 Ext.	Express & Savana 3500 Ext.	NV Passenger S 3500HD
Engine	6.6L V8 D	6.0L V8 G	6.0L V8 G	6.6L V8 D	6.0L V8 G	5.6L V8 G
Transmission	6 speed	6 speed	6 speed	6 speed	6 speed	7 speed.
Wheelbase	135	135	135	155	155	146.1
Gear Ratio	3.54	3.42	3.42	3.54	3.42	3.54
Payload	3,481	2,492	3,471	3,461	3,168	2,711
GCWR	17,000	16,000	16,000	17,000	16,000	16,000
GVWR	9,600	8,600	9,600	9,900	9,600	9,500
Curb Wt.	6,919	6,108	6,129	7,239	6,432	6,864
TWR	9,900	9,600	9,600	9,500	9,300	8,690
RVTC by RV Tow Check
RVTC	9,366	9,177	9,156	9,096	8,853	8,421

SUV and Van Conversion Companies

As you see above, the RVTC is low for families of four. For most larger families, or when a crew cab truck does not meet the family's needs, a conversion SUV or Van may be the answer to the problem. Some companies can convert your current vehicle, or you may be able to buy one ready to meet your needs. Check out these companies below.

MASHmotors Inc.
Duramax Subruban's
Dave Arbogast Conversion Vans

If you know of a reputable SUV or van conversion company and it is not listed above, please send us an email.