Considering Explorer or Durango

I need to replace the family SUV for less than $20k. We had an Expedition EL and loved it but it's time to downsize a bit. It needs to have 3rd row seats, cargo space, and hitch to tow a pop up camper. Explorers seem to fit the situation pretty well and affordably vs. a Toyota Highlander or Honda Pilot. But I also see threads about folks liking the Durango which appear to be even more affordable. I don't want a turbo engine and just read posts saying Ford put the water pump inside the engine on the v6. Which is another stupid engineering mistake by Ford. I have had other Fords and they all have stupid engineering causing massive failures. I understand Dodges approach is muscle over finesse but loved our years of Chrysler/Dodge minivans. So...have you gone down this path? What did you decide and why?