Trailer tow advice

I have a 2017 Ford Escape SE. Mine has all wheel drive, and the 2.0 turbo Ecoboost 4 cylinder 245 hp engine.

I typically tow about 1750 pounds, an SZD 55-1 in an Avionic trailer. I have never towed a two place ship. I have towed to Nephi, Ephrate, Airsailing, Truckee, Williams, and Midlothian.

My tow speed has been as high as 98 mph, and I have been known to pass logging trucks on twisting two lane roads climbing up the Cascades. I have yet to climb a hill that I could not maintain or exceed the posted speed limit.. That is with the trailer, all my glider stuff, camping equipment and one occupant in the vehicle.

The only down side is that it does not have a full size spare.

So yes, I recommend this model of Escape as a tow vehicle.

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Did you consider any other SUV before you acquired your Ford Escape

Yes,

I wanted another Hyundai Tuscon. I loved the handling, visibility, and the 6 speed manual. Unfortunately, the newer model Tuscon changed so much that it did not suit my needs.

I prefer smaller cars, so I ruled out larger SUVs. I also ruled out SUVs that do not have a local dealer, such as BMW. There were several other smaller SUVs that would work, but to get the larger engine that I wanted required a package deal, which jacked up the cost. With the Escape, I was able to get the more powerful engine in the lower end SE body. (Same engine as in the higher end Titanium version.) I just do not need the fru-fru stuff. I do not see the point in spending a pile of money on a car that I drive down desert trails, dry lakes, and logging roads with trailer in tow. Naw, I never land out, I just fetch other people

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