Best vehicles for tailgating

Football season is quickly coming into full swing and with it the time-honored tradition of the tailgate party. But which tailgate to choose? To help you make the call, Kelly Blue Book has put together a list of its favorite vehicles to take to the big game. Here's the top five. (copyright 2011 Sean Locke www.digitalplanetdesign.com)

With a third row that flips to face the rear, available built-in refrigerator, and a 390-watt Sony audio system, Ford's family hauler is a triple-threat. (Copyright 2011)

One of the classiest SUVs on the market, the eight-passenger has plenty of room for successful alumni and their party gear. Plus an available hybrid model brings some green cred to grass-covered parking lots.

Honda's car-like pickup features a waterproof in-bed trunk that can be used for a cooler, plus a tailgate that swings out or down for seating. (© 2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. )

You'll definitely feel like you're part of the team in America's best-selling vehicle, which also offers a built in step and handle in the tailgate for easy access to the bed. (Copyright 2011)

With available Wi-Fi, a 506-watt audio system, and lockable boxes in the bed rails that can hold up to 240 beverage cans, the Ram is a tailgating All-American. <a href="http://www.kbb.com/car-reviews-and-news/top-10/best-tailgating-vehicles-2012/">Click here of the rest of the 10 best tailgating vehicles from Kelly Blue Book</a>