Wayne Decker
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I'm not sure that's true. I'm on at least 3 towing forums, and I frequently see complaints about towing larger trailers with short wheelbase, 1/2 ton based SUVs. The additional wheelbase of the Max is actually around 9" longer, so I don't think the distance between the hitch and rear axle is much longer as compared to the standard length vehicle. The longer wheelbase helps stabilize trailers. The trailer acts as a lever on the rear of the vehicle...the additional wheelbase provides a counter to the forcing acting on the rear.
You're correct- I thought the extra length was more in the tail end. Anyway, it depends on what you're towing. For me, towing a 25' Airstream the regular should work fine. It've been towing it happily with a 2012 Durango and the Expy should blow that away.