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Thank you Gene! That's helpful. It seems like pickup trucks are popular too, but they are not really for us. Can anyone else recommend a Chrysler or Dodge that would be suitable for pulling the T-1950 as our Jeep dealership carries those makes and models as well and we may be able to arrange a better deal if we are open to more options. Thanks again.
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05-23-2012, 09:18 PM
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You could look at the new Dodge Durango with the 5.7 Hemi V8. The old one went out of production in 2009 but Dodge (Chrysler/Jeep) has brought it back. I hear the 5.7 will tow 7400# and the V6 will tow 6200#. I don't know much about the Durango but it may be worth looking at and reading the specs if the dealer has a brochure.
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05-28-2012, 08:59 AM
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We went with a Jeep GC! It's a 5.7L HEMI V8 with a tow package and we hope to pick up the T-1950 this coming weekend! We will post pictures. Thanks so much for all the information we needed to upgrade our TV 
Erin
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05-28-2012, 10:03 AM
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Congrats! While you won't be pulling anywhere near the tow limit to just bring that home, it's still a good idea to try to get your ~500 miles worth of break-in period on the Jeep before you tow.
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1997 T-2653 Blue Denim, #5471
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Past Sunlines: '97 T-2653 #5089, '94 T-2251, '86 T-1550, '94 T-2363, '98 T-270SR
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05-28-2012, 12:23 PM
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Thank you! I never would have thought of that!
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05-28-2012, 12:56 PM
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Glad all worked out for you! Enjoy your new Sunny!
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05-28-2012, 06:14 PM
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Congratulations on the new TV! You should have a great towing experience with the 1950.
And now to echo others: we need pictures!!
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05-29-2012, 12:07 PM
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Congrats Erin,
You will surely enjoy your Sunline and with the new jeep it will be a pleasure to tow.
Once you get settled and have time, we'd love to see pictures.
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05-29-2012, 05:44 PM
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Erin, make sure to get that brake controller installed before you tow it too! It's pretty easy to do yourself now since they have the available plug-n-play pigtails, or you could have a dealer do it.
For the towing you do, you'll be fine with something like the Tekonsha Prodigy.
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1997 T-2653 Blue Denim, #5471
1979 12 1/2' MC, Beige & Avocado, #4639
Past Sunlines: '97 T-2653 #5089, '94 T-2251, '86 T-1550, '94 T-2363, '98 T-270SR
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05-29-2012, 05:46 PM
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Thanks everybody! We will definitely post pictures as soon as we get her home...
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06-01-2012, 01:47 PM
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The brake controller...another important thing I may not have done in advance...thanks!
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