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What car should you purchase for towing behind an RV?

1. Fiat 500

* Pros:

* Lightweight and easy to tow (under 2,000 lbs.)

* Excellent fuel economy (up to 40 MPG)

* Affordable (starting at around $16,000)

* Cons:

* Small and cramped interior

* Not very powerful (only 101 horsepower)

* Limited cargo space

2. Jeep Wrangler

* Pros:

* Rugged and capable off-road

* Plenty of cargo space

* Powerful engine (up to 285 horsepower)

* Cons:

* Heavy and gas-guzzling (over 4,000 lbs., up to 17 MPG)

* Expensive (starting at around $28,000)

* Not very comfortable for long-distance driving

3. Toyota RAV4

* Pros:

* Capable and fuel-efficient (up to 35 MPG)

* Comfortable and spacious interior

* Affordable (starting at around $25,000)

* Cons:

* Not as off-road capable as the Jeep Wrangler

* Less powerful than the Jeep Wrangler (up to 203 horsepower)

* Limited towing capacity (up to 1,500 lbs.)

4. Honda CR-V

* Pros:

* Comfortable and spacious interior

* Excellent fuel economy (up to 38 MPG)

* Affordable (starting at around $25,000)

* Cons:

* Not as off-road capable as the Jeep Wrangler

* Less powerful than the Jeep Wrangler (up to 190 horsepower)

* Limited towing capacity (up to 1,500 lbs.)

5. Subaru Outback

* Pros:

* Capable and reliable all-wheel drive

* Excellent fuel economy (up to 33 MPG)

* Comfortable and spacious interior

* Cons:

* Not as off-road capable as the Jeep Wrangler

* Less powerful than the Jeep Wrangler (up to 260 horsepower)

* Limited towing capacity (up to 2,700 lbs.)