Towing a 21'

[NastyNebs]

What is the smallest size SUV/Truck one would suggest for towing a 21' Essex
I am looking at the Toyota Tundra and the Chevy TrailBlazer

[MudPumper]

I'd go with the Tundra over the Trailblazer for towing.

[rivercrazy]

The Tundra would tow it like its not even there...

[lardog_hb]

You should always get the largest tow vehicle you can afford.
If you grow out of your boat you will also have to buy a new
tow vehicle to go with it. A plus is the added safety of a larger tow
vehicle. Never look at gas mileage, this will cause you to buy
small. Buy a tow vehicle to TOW and for flexability of future use.

[OGShocker]

I think you should ALWAYS buy a Chevy! IMHO

[Dave C]

one bit of advice I learned the hard way. look at the "cooling" capability of the radiator and transmission. i.e. make sure it won't overheat going uphill in that big ol desert you guys got down there.
very importante.
the GCVWR doesn't tell you the whole story sometimes.
by default full size trucks have larger radiators to keep things cool. Most come with extra tranny coolers also.

[Dr. Eagle]

Either will do fine........
I am partial to the Domestic vehicle personally.
I towed my21' Ultra with my wifes Grand Cherokee a couple of weeks ago and it pulled it like it wasn't even there....

[Dave C]

ya but towing on level ground is much different than going uphill in the heat with the accelerator stuck to the floor. with 100+ degree heat, thats a receipt for disaster.
I used to overheat the sh*t out of mid-sized truck going uphill with a small ass jet boat let alone a heavier 21' boat.
most A/T wear occurs as your overheating the tranny by towing something heavy and not having an appropriate cooler on it.
(BTW, 1 post away from 1000, have I reach post-*****-dom yet?)

[Havasu_Dreamin]

Get as much tow vehicle as you can. The 21 Essex is a heavy boat. I ahd no trouble towing ours behind my Suburban with a 454. Towed uphill like it was not even there.

[boatnam2]

my buddy had a 21 essex and towed it with a small chevy blazer not bad until you hit a bump then it felt like it would jar your molars out.