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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ike1450 wrote:
We have a 2009 Chevy Traverse with a tow package, a distribution kit, GVRW is 4808and brake control. Would that make a difference when pulling a Rockwood Roo 23SS? We have not taken the camper out yet, but understand that we may have to get a heavier tow vehicle (Tahoe or something similar). Our camping is mainly on flat roads and average 2-3 hrs. of driving time. Thoughts and suggestions please? Thanks.
basically your Traverse can tow about the same as the older v-6 Explorers.
there's a member of the Hybrid forum here, with a 23SS and he towed it for a short period with his v-6 Explorer. he soon found it was overmatched.
both of our 23SS's weigh over 5000lbs. loaded for camping and yours will too. so, with any passengers, you've already exceeded the max capacity of your Traverse.
you should have posted your questions on the Hybrid Forum, before you bought the 23SS. we would've advised you to get a smaller hybrid, if you plan to keep the Traverse for towing.
