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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poppin_fresh wrote:bikendan wrote:
i don't quite understand the attraction some have for the Traverse as a tow vehicle, especially compared to the Tahoe.
Traverse- mpg is 17/24
Tahoe- mpg is 15/21
Traverse tow capacity- 5200lbs. with a 150lb. driver
Tahoe tow capacity- up to 8500lbs. with a 150lb. driver
the Tahoe gives more room and much more towing capacity, for only 2-3 miles per gallon less. plus it's ladder frame construction vs. the unibody construction of the Traverse.
I know for me it was the $10,000 price difference.
I didnt have plans on pulling a huge TT at the time I leased the Traverse, but it does ok with what I now have. I will be going back to a truck once I'm done with rear facing car seats, although they aren't much under the $40,000 mark these days. :(
For my wife and I it was the price difference also. We would've preferred a Tahoe, but even used it was out of reach for year/mileage/options we were looking for. We were, however, aware of the negligible difference in mileage. We opted for the Outlook because it would serve our need for towing certain things if needed. I do have a Dodge half ton for larger items. That being said, I've seen several Traverses/Outlooks/Acadias towing campers in the 20-25 range as well as car haulers with their toys on them. I still stand by the transmission as being the weak link on certain years.
