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What to do about America's killer cars

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Re: What to do about America's killer cars

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Anyone who thinks large pickup trucks are only for “commercial use” is a knuckle-dragging city-dweller. Now that we both have the name calling out of the way, how would you suggest I tow my utility trailer without a truck?

People in Europe manage to tow large double axle caravans using standard cars.

Those are mostly empty

Re: What to do about America's killer cars

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In other words, this problem was caused by a progressive regulation intended to help the environment that had the exact opposite effect intended. They set aggressive targets for MPG that were not able to be reached and still produce a car that people want to drive. Remember the tiny Ford Ranger or Chevy S10? If they were produced today, they would be expected to have a very high MPG, which would require an engine uns…

Check out the Ford Maverick hybrid. Similar size to trucks 30 years ago with 38mpg. The 2025 gets 4000lbs towing capacity. You can park it in normal sized spots.

The old Ranger could tow 5000 lb, 9000 lb combined. I wouldn't want to tow 4000lb on Maverick (which I respect for what it is) for very long. That engine is a little high strung.

https://tailoredtrucks.com/blog/2011-ford-ranger-towing-capa...

Re: What to do about America's killer cars

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Check out the Ford Maverick hybrid. Similar size to trucks 30 years ago with 38mpg. The 2025 gets 4000lbs towing capacity. You can park it in normal sized spots.

Trucks 30 years ago had 6 foot beds, not 4.5 foot beds.

And 2 person cabs, not 4.
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