Jeep Patriot

[chapdog]

In our search for a reasonably priced small SUV with minimal limits and procedures we have narrowed our search to:

• Honda CRV
• Jeep Patriot
• Mazda Tribute

The Jeep seems the most reasonable and according the 2010 Dinghy Towing Guide has no limits or start/shift requirements.

Any one out there pulling a Patriot or have any other advice?

[RVThere]

Providing the Patriot is a manual transmission you are OK to tow 4 down. This is per the 2010 owners manual that you can download from Jeep.com.

Automatic can't be towed 4 down or on a tow dolly.

[chapdog]

Quote:

Originally Posted by RVThere Providing the Patriot is a manual transmission you are OK to tow 4 down. This is per the 2010 owners manual that you can download from Jeep.com. Automatic can't be towed 4 down or on a tow dolly.

Bummer!

Didn't catch that the Auto Patriot wouldn't work.

It's amazing how few small SUV's there really are that are easily towable.

Any thoughts/experience with the Mazda Tribute?

[RVThere]

No experience with the Mazda.

I tow a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee for 3 years now and it has been a dream. Just pop the transfer case into neutral and away you go. Mine GC is the diesel version so I still get 24 mpg.

My brother in law tows a Ford Escape (manual transmission) and loves that too.

[Norm4015]

I noticed the Honda CR-V is first on your list. I have towed CR-V's about 115,000 miles without any problems and they make great daily drives too.

[njs42]

Ditto on the CR-V hands down IMHO

[Cat320]

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Originally Posted by njs42 Ditto on the CR-V hands down IMHO

Yep, easy decision, can't go wrong with a CRV.

[JimM68]

Mazda Tribute is a clone of Fords Escape. The 4x4's will be towable. Be sure to check the owners manual first.