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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I'm towing a Starcraft 18SB with my 2012 AWD Traverse. My camper supposedly weighs around 3,000lbs unloaded, but I have not scaled it to be sure or know what our loaded weight is. It is also pretty tounge heavy for its size at 450lbs according to factory literature. I dont have WDH hitch and it does set the rear some, but I wouldn't call it excessive by any means.
As far as towing it does ok on most of the roads here in Vermont, but the interstate is a little different story when the hills and air resistance team up. It will tow at 65 fine on the flatter stuff, but it does require a lot of RPM to get up and over the hills. In a flatter state it would probably be fine towing right up to its max GCVW, but in hillier terrain it will probably be doggy when maxed out.
I havent done enough long trips to comment on fuel mileage, but if I had to guess its probably around 10-11.
As far as towing it does ok on most of the roads here in Vermont, but the interstate is a little different story when the hills and air resistance team up. It will tow at 65 fine on the flatter stuff, but it does require a lot of RPM to get up and over the hills. In a flatter state it would probably be fine towing right up to its max GCVW, but in hillier terrain it will probably be doggy when maxed out.
I havent done enough long trips to comment on fuel mileage, but if I had to guess its probably around 10-11.
