 This is the second review we've written.  We haul 3 teenage boys,a 20 foot ski boat, and all kinds of other things. We live on a very windy two lane way out in the sticks. This vehicle experiences ice storms in the winter and monsoons in the summer.  It has impeccable road manners in all driving conditions.  We have 80,000 miles on "the beast."  This is A very safe vehicle in all respects.  I would highly recommend this one over all its competitors.  It's a shame it came along when these types of vehicles are going by the way side.  The fuel economy is actually decent (18 MPG on the open road) for such a large and heavy machine.  It's also very comfortable and has proven itself reliable.