I have a 2013 F150 and need to go to a full size SUV for the seat belt count. I had a 2012 expedition el a number of years ago. I ditched it for the trouble I had towing a travel trailer. I am not able to get by with a truck anymore, so I am trying to figure out if the expedition EL or suburban will fit my needs better. I have a family of 7. I hunt and we like to go on adventures. We picked up UTV so I won't need to traverse quite as rugged terrain. I'd probably want to put 33" tires on. I understand that the expedition can't really be lifted. The best is a leveling kit.

What are your thoughts? Am I better overall with an expedition EL? I'm hoping to stretch my budget to something in the 2015-2017 range. From what I read the ecoboost is a better performing engine, but prone to issues with the turbos while the suburban has more overall cargo space and a solid rear axle, which will allow for better towing experience (despite decreased capacity) and lift options.

The majority of the year this will be a daily driver. I'm looking to trailer the UTV to trails, haul the family, dog and gear, and make use of 4WD when traveling through snow.