# Towing a trailer **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** fuel-economy\ **Created:** [November 19, 2007, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-a-trailer/7433 "2007-11-19T03:21:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![might\_even\_laugh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8edcca/32.png) [@might\_even\_laugh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/might_even_laugh)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2007, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-a-trailer/7433/1 "2007-11-19T03:21:42Z")
I just bought a 1961 airstream bambi. I am looking for the best truck or suv to tow it that would get the best gas mileage. ---
**Author:** ![Tbird251](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/85f322/32.png) [@Tbird251](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tbird251)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2007, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-a-trailer/7433/2 "2007-11-19T03:37:42Z")
Not a problem. I pulled a 28’ Airstream for years with a half ton Ford pickup and a 318 engine in a Chrysler. I don’t count gas mileage but you can figure about 40% more fuel for the same mileage when towing. LEE ---
**Author:** ![pj1071](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/48db29/32.png) [@pj1071](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pj1071)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2007, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-a-trailer/7433/3 "2007-11-19T04:05:01Z")
I had to google it quick to familiarize myself… Really cooool!! Considering its size, I’m sure a Toyota Tundra or 4runner would handle that fine! Maybe a Chevy Trailblazer with the straight six?! Congrats!! ---
**Author:** ![Jeremy\_R\_Hoyt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/jeremy_r_hoyt/32/37_2.png) [@Jeremy\_R\_Hoyt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy_R_Hoyt)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2007, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-a-trailer/7433/4 "2007-11-19T04:20:30Z")
I don’t think that anything that will tow something that big will give you fuel economy that will make you happy. Test drive the trucks made by GM and Toyota. ---
**Author:** ![mr\_josh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mr_josh/32/3008_2.png) [@mr\_josh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mr_josh)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2007, 4:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-a-trailer/7433/5 "2007-11-19T04:24:11Z")
F-150! ---
**Author:** ![Docnick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecae2f/32.png) [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2007, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-a-trailer/7433/6 "2007-11-19T13:10:25Z")
If you are retired and plan to drive all over the continent, a diesel in a “Heavy Half” truck wopuld be my choice. If you only use the tralier occasionally, a gas powered truck, or Suburban, as mentioned, would be the best choice. ---
**Author:** ![N55](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d2c977/32.png) [@N55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/N55)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2007, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-a-trailer/7433/7 "2007-11-19T13:24:37Z")
But don’t forget to factor in the fact that diesel fuel is considerably more expensive (at least recently) than gasoline. That negates much of the diesel advantage. If you live or plan to travel in very cold climates (Alaska, Canada, northern U.S. in the winter), diesels have some problems with fuel and starting. ---
**Author:** ![Loafer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/loafer/32/28_2.png) [@Loafer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Loafer)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2007, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-a-trailer/7433/8 "2007-11-19T13:31:34Z")
Looks like we have a Ford fan:) I vote Chevy 3/4 ton.