For those looking for alternatives for a tow vehicle for a trailer in the 3500 pound range, I think the 07 or 08 3.9 liter uplander is worth a look. I've put about 5000 miles towing my Del Sol and Type R with excellent success. Its quiet, pulls well, handles and stops pretty good, Because the '07 is an extended chassis, it will hold 2 rows of totes stacked 2 wide and 2 tall against the middle row of seats. In the flatlands of the midwest, it gets about 17 mpg at 72 mph for the typical tow. You ought to be able to find an ex rental for about 10k.

Best of all it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb when parked on the street and is actually useful for the 9 months that you are not towing.

I guess all '07' 3.9 come with a trans cooler, (something for you to confirm) Here's what I used for converting it for towing.

- Draw tite hitch kit + Light Kit (bought on EBAY)
- KYB Gasajust shocks KG54325 from shock warehouse http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index....cted_year=2005
- Firestone Airsprings from truckspring.com (make sure you put the spacers on the bottom, the instructions were wrong on my kit, ask truckspring if questions) http://www.truckspring.com/VSearchRe...&pt=179&fv=584


I've been towing for 10 years and have put about 70,000 tow miles on minivans, this is the best yet. Hope this helps.

bob