How is the Chevy Traverse towing 5000 lbs?
I've been researching RVs and TT's for over a year and have finally decided I'm happy in the Airstream 23 ft Serenity. Now I need a vehicle to tow it and came upon the Chevy Traverse which seems like ...
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My personal experience:
My 2008 Trailblazer was rated to tow 6800 lbs. Every now and then, we'd hook up our open car hauler carrying hubby's race truck - the total weight on that was around 4800 lbs. Certainly within the ability of the Trailblazer - BUT: the shorter wheelbase on the SUV caused the old "tail wagging the dog" on occasion (which is pretty unnerving). A Traverse is only 5" longer than a Trailblazer (113") and a trailer has a MUCH higher center-of-gravity than a car hauler.
We sold my Trailblazer and bought a cab-and-a-half small-V8 Silverado (143" WB) and never had a moment's problem after that. The longer wheelbase made a HUGE difference. And the truck got the same fuel mileage as the Trailblazer, too.
My 2008 Trailblazer was rated to tow 6800 lbs. Every now and then, we'd hook up our open car hauler carrying hubby's race truck - the total weight on that was around 4800 lbs. Certainly within the ability of the Trailblazer - BUT: the shorter wheelbase on the SUV caused the old "tail wagging the dog" on occasion (which is pretty unnerving). A Traverse is only 5" longer than a Trailblazer (113") and a trailer has a MUCH higher center-of-gravity than a car hauler.
We sold my Trailblazer and bought a cab-and-a-half small-V8 Silverado (143" WB) and never had a moment's problem after that. The longer wheelbase made a HUGE difference. And the truck got the same fuel mileage as the Trailblazer, too.
