What are the best wagons for hauling?

XJ thread got me thinking...

Most wagons I've run into don't go much above a class 1 or 2 hitch.

Are there any wagons that will tow a trailer with a 3000 lb car on it?

Any that aren't a Caprice?

3,000lb car plus trailer and you are quickly looking at a need for 4,500lb towing capability. That will often lead you to cars that have a full frame so then it is old Chevy/Ford/Chrysler, etc.

Roadmaster!

If you look older, you've got the Mercury Grand Marquis' and the Crown Victoria's.

This, in wagon form?

http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-jetta-wins-2012-towcar-of-the-year-award.html

(only rated to 3300)

My Jeep Liberty (KJ) with trailer package was rated for 5K lbs. Towed 3900 very nicely.

oldtin wrote:

What is that and would you judge me if I had sex with it?

DOOP DOO DOO DEE DOOO

IM LEAVING!

Osterkraut wrote:

oldtin wrote:

What is that and would you judge me if I had sex with it?

No. I'll watch.

any that are not caprice = roadmaster or custom cruiser

Ooo, pick me, pick me! I know this one!

Cadillac Hearse based off of the Fleetwood, 94-96.

that's a ford of some sort .... you probably wouldn't be the first

I keed!

There's a place near me (Oshawa ON) that appears to have two Fleetwood hearses and one Roadmaster hearse from those years available right now. IIRC, silver and white, not black. Let me know if anybody wants more details.

Obviously

If you are talking about hauling Ass.

The universal answer for towing is..... an older 'Burb. Tons of room to haul Mama, the kids, pit crew, tools, gear. Cheap to fix, lots of boneyard parts. Enough towing capacity to pull a house, really.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLlj4CPIvJs&feature=related

clutchsmoke wrote:

Osterkraut wrote:

oldtin wrote:

What is that and would you judge me if I had sex with it?

No. I'll watch.

Haha.

But really though, I think you are going to have to look at either older wagons like these, gigantic SUVs like a Suburban, or a cross-over SUV. Newer wagons are not body on frame design and typically are not designed to tow well.

Hell, you could even get a minivan if you aren't afraid of having your testicals revolked.

wlkelley3 wrote: I keed!

My first thought when I saw the title was one of these:

Doesn't fit the OP's detailed requirements though.

Oh and I think the wagon is a 68 Ford (LTD) Squire Wagon.

jrw1621 wrote: 3,000lb car plus trailer and you are quickly looking at a need for 4,500lb towing capability. That will often lead you to cars that have a full frame so then it is old Chevy/Ford/Chrysler, etc.

Yeah, even modern mid-sized trucks with 300lb ft V6s are only rated for 5500-6000.

icaneat50eggs wrote: If you are talking about hauling Ass.

If you get a VERY light trailer, a RWD Volvo wagon will haul 3300lb.

Vista Cruiser - this one seems to haul well

Anti-stance wrote: Hell, you could even get a minivan if you aren't afraid of having your testicals revolked.

Last I checked I still had mine.