New camper towing
Just purchased a 2013 Flagstaff 205 pop-up and would like to tow with my Chevy Traverse that didn’t come with tow pkg. I want to make sure I can tow the pop-up before I get a hitch added. Owners manua...
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I wouldn't even bat an eye at towing a, sub 3000lb (by the time you fill it up ready to camp) popup camper with a traverse.
Trailer hitch and possibly a trans cooler needed.
Would be good to talk with someone who actually knows what goes into the towing package, but engines are generally designed to use all their horsepower, so great chance the radiator is the same.
Drivetrain wise, they're only offered with one engine trans/gearing combo and no mention of different ratios options in the finals.
Trailer brakes, if a little popup like that actually comes with brakes, I'd use them. You can get a bluetooth brake controller easy enough. If it doesn't then I wouldn't be worried.
Bottom line, no reason a 310hp midsize SUV will have any issues with a mid size popup camper, regardless of what the rvnet weight authorities are saying. That's what popups are made for...
Trailer hitch and possibly a trans cooler needed.
Would be good to talk with someone who actually knows what goes into the towing package, but engines are generally designed to use all their horsepower, so great chance the radiator is the same.
Drivetrain wise, they're only offered with one engine trans/gearing combo and no mention of different ratios options in the finals.
Trailer brakes, if a little popup like that actually comes with brakes, I'd use them. You can get a bluetooth brake controller easy enough. If it doesn't then I wouldn't be worried.
Bottom line, no reason a 310hp midsize SUV will have any issues with a mid size popup camper, regardless of what the rvnet weight authorities are saying. That's what popups are made for...
