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| I will diminish myself and admit I tow with a 2009 Sienna. Such is having two little ones. The minivan has pros and cons while towing, assuming it is equipped mechanically to tow. (yes mine is)
Pros:
1.) Can you store 9'6" Custom Rods inside your vehicle and not have them obstructing anything in any way? I can!
2.) Can you store tons of tackle, nets, gear, 4 dudes, other crap, plus about 10 of the 9'6" rods from #1 above? I can!
3.) My vehicle rides smoother than silk because it is designed to keep soccer moms happy. (see #1 under cons)
4.) All the advantages for a young family that a minivan offers. (I have 2 little ones, so this is a pro for me.)
Cons:
1.) The minivan does just about everything well... except looking cool
2.) The minivan is also usually FWD which means you will get stuck on a ramp with a soft gravel surface or a significant slope. This is annoying and potentially trip ruining, it also means some lakes you might not be able to safely visit without a buddy in a 2nd vehicle. (I keep a tow strap in my van, it happens) I fish metro about 95% of the time so this isn't a deal breaker for me.
3.) Gas mileage isn't great, I get about 12-14PH, but Sienna is a larger vehicle. From what I hear this might be a wash with most SUV in a similar size range.
You can get a AWD Minivan which would mitigate #2 from the cons, but I found out when I just replaced my tires that if I had purchased that feature the tires would run me about $250 a pop. Definitely a give and a take on that one.
So there you have it. Minivan is a mixed bag, but it does present some solutions to typical musky angler vehicle storage problems due to the very large storage capacity. If you do go this route I would highly recommend a Weathertech or similar mat in the rear end. Eliminates all the issues one has with hooks and carpet.
Edited by Brad P 8/26/2012 6:41 PM
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