If you're in the market for a vehicle to haul your bbq equipment, this video might interest you.
I'll also offer a disclaimer that I do own an 1998 F-150 with the 5.4L engine and a 2004 Ford Explorer V8 . During our first several years of competition bbq, we hauled our WSM, Backwoods Smoker, and equipment in our truck bed. A few years later we graduated to a 16' Doolittle trailer that I towed with the Explorer.
If you're buying a new bbq cooker, it's wise to keep your tow vehicle in mind when making the choice. For example, you probably don't need a 1 ton dually to haul your WSMs. Likewise, I'd advise against towing a top of the line Klose offset smoker with your 6-cylinder SUV.
Think about towing capacity, braking, stability, and comfort when making your choices.
Another thing to consider is WHERE you'll be driving. Towing in flat Florida is completely different than in the Smoky Mountains of Western NC. My parents have a pull behind camper and it does great in Florida but when them come to the mountains towing it behind a 6 cyl minivan? Yikes.
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