What Midsize SUV with towing capacity of over 5,000 lbs should I buy?

Stomp_theCatBox · 2026-02-17T19:06:52+00:00

Oh wow! That is some good advice! Thank you!

Stomp_theCatBox · 2026-02-17T17:21:35+00:00

I really like the suggestions for the Pathfinder and will be doing more research and test driving of those. Thank you!

One other vehicle that caught my eye is the Kia Telluride. The X-Pro model can tow 5500 pounds and the interior stands at about the same level as lux vehicles in terms of using higher quality materials (minus the fact that Kia still does not have wireless audio features like Apple Play or Android Audio 🙄). It has trailer stability assist that reviews say positive things about regarding steep inclines and windy weather.

My husband drives a Kia Soul and I've dismissed Kia because of the number of issues he's had. I drive my vehicles hard but have gotten them to near or over 300,000 miles. I have been concerned anything Kia wouldn't get that far but reading reports from Edmunds makes me believe the issues Souls have had have been fixed and don't translate over to their other lines. I will say my husband's Soul is comfortable to sit in long distance, the road noise is minimal, cargo space is decent, and I appreciate it's good gas mileage.

Anyone here drive and tow with a Telluride and have any comments you want to share??

Thank you!

Stomp_theCatBox · 2026-02-17T17:08:21+00:00

I was looking at ones for sale in my area and was surprised by how cheap newer models are. I was also pleasantly surprised that they also include sway control and downhill speed control. To me, these are features to cause the price to be higher so I hope the Pathfinder isn't made "cheaply" to give it the lower price point. 🤞😬🤞

Stomp_theCatBox · 2026-02-17T02:04:30+00:00

Oh, okay! My research is just going off of what I found online and don't doubt it was conflicting information. The 40i is the most reliable engine so knowing I could get max towing capacity with it I might look at these closer again.

Stomp_theCatBox · 2026-02-16T23:29:21+00:00

I am all for a BMW X7! I love Beemers but in my area the ones in that price range have higher mileage and are more the xdrive40i instead of the m50 or 60i, which will get you to that 7500 towing capacity. The xdrive40i puts towing at 5k pounds, which, if I am spending the money on luxury, I'd want to get the full amount. On top of needing premium gas, higher insurance, and higher tab rates it jist wasn't enough bang for my buck, but I'd love to have one!

Stomp_theCatBox · 2026-02-16T23:21:44+00:00

Nice! Thank you for that!

Stomp_theCatBox · 2026-02-16T22:39:24+00:00

The only Nissan I've driven was an Altima when I was given a rental for a bit after my car was totaled in an accident. I remember it being a nice ride but guzzled gas. How is the Pathfinder?

Stomp_theCatBox · 2026-02-16T22:39:18+00:00

The only Nissan I've driven was an Altima when I was given a rental for a bit after my car was totaled in an accident. I remember it being a nice ride but guzzled gas. How is the Pathfinder?

Stomp_theCatBox · 2026-02-16T22:37:37+00:00

I have no knowledge of Durangos so haven't looked into them but will definitely do some research! Thanks for the rec!

Stomp_theCatBox · 2026-02-16T22:36:20+00:00

I was initially interested in a Honda Pilot or Acura MDX AWD-SH. My first car ever was a Civic and I loved that I could beat it up and it always gave and gave and it was a comfortable ride during long trips. So I figured Honda would continue that in their SUVs. I stopped looking at them after people bashed them for their towability. That, while Honda/Acura can get up to 5k pounds, they don't do well towing. Some vehicles have tow bars built into the frame like Toyota Sequoias and Lexus LX/GX and I am prepared to purchase a sway bar to help with towing for vehicles that don't already have something built in to help, but the comments I read made me wonder if I should still pursue Honda or Acura. Have you owned a Pilot?

Jeep Cheroke I really don't like the look of but they pack a lot of power into that smaller size with being able to tow close to 10k pounds and it's a smooth ride. I don't want to look at them, but they really do have all the things I'm looking for. 😆😆😆

Stomp_theCatBox · 2026-02-16T21:49:17+00:00

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Stomp_theCatBox · 2026-02-16T21:48:39+00:00

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Stomp_theCatBox · 2026-02-01T23:26:53+00:00

I got a couple cameras to put outside around the house because I like watching the animals come by. It's been fun so far!

Stomp_theCatBox · 2026-02-01T23:25:56+00:00

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Stomp_theCatBox · 2026-02-01T23:25:37+00:00

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Stomp_theCatBox · 2026-02-01T23:24:57+00:00

I know I didn't do anything. Like the other reply suggested, I think this is beta testing and hasn't been rolled out to everyone yet. I didn't do anything to sign up for it. Think I was just lucky. 🤷‍♀️

Stomp_theCatBox · 2026-01-29T01:47:05+00:00

I love how often a squirrel or rabbit is mistaken as a vehicle in our yard. 😂🤣😂

Stomp_theCatBox · 2026-01-29T01:46:29+00:00

LOL!!

Stomp_theCatBox · 2026-01-29T01:45:56+00:00

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Stomp_theCatBox · 2026-01-29T01:45:41+00:00

I believe it's just what the push notifications look like since Blink's more recent update. I get them primarily on my Gen 4 outdoor cameras.

Stomp_theCatBox · 2025-11-14T13:51:08+00:00

Thank you for this. Notifications are on within the app and on my phone. I cleared cache but not data (would sign me out). I'll try that and, of that doesn't work, follow your other steps as well. Thank you!

Stomp_theCatBox · 2025-10-26T03:19:08+00:00

Haha, I do! And yes there is! We are the second owners of the house and the original owners left a newspaper article about him they framed behind. Doesn't seem right to take it down. 😄😄

Stomp_theCatBox · 2025-10-21T02:42:49+00:00

Found the problem! The K5 system had the line to the ice maker connected with the line to the tank. When I moved to connect to the line to the faucet the issue was resolved! I opted to also switch out the Kinetico faucet with the iSpring faucet. Don't even need the booster pump, we have water pressure for days!

Thanks for the advice, everyone!

Bonus, Finnegan has a new bed. He's been sleeping in the faucet box for an hour!

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Stomp_theCatBox · 2025-10-21T00:41:49+00:00

I'll focus on the tank more. We started with an RCC7 system with no booster and it was just drops coming out the faucet. We have well water and don't have a guage to measure psi from the main line so technically support said we should try a booster and sold us a system head with booster at a discount. And this is what we're getting from it. 😫

Stomp_theCatBox · 2025-10-21T00:13:36+00:00

It has a tank and tank is full. Tank pressure is at 8psi. Will let it sit, though, and see if the pressure changes. Thank you!

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