RE: So...uh...before I do anything rash....

[C. Hains]

 
I read the good responses related to towing with a Jeep Wrangler and thought I would seek some advice for myself.  I have a 2001 Coleman Westlake.  It weighs 2400# dry and 3500# fully loaded.  I am currently looking for a good towing vehicle -- my Olds Silhouette just isn t built for the job.  I have been looking at Nissan Pathfinders and Xterra s because I like them and because of their reliability rating with Consumer Reports.  They each have a towing capacity of 5000#.  
 Does anyone have a view on towing a Westlake with either one of these?
 Thanks.

[tlhdoc]

 C. Hains
I went from a Ford Windstar to an Explorer (7000 lb towing capacity).  Having the rear wheel makes a difference in towing.  Either one of the vehicles you are looking at should do a fine job.  I needed to add a sway bar because of the shorter wheel base.

[YellowXterra]

 C. Hains
My Xterra does great the only problem is you have to use add on mirrors to see around the camper.

[campingcop]

 C. Hains
I have a 1998 Pathfinder and have had no problems towing with it or seeing over the PU or to the sides with out any additional mirrors.