mike-s wrote:
DRTDEVL wrote:
Your GVWR is 1313 lbs more than the curb weight of that Yukon XL. Your estimated tongue weight is 750 lbs, leaving you 563 lbs. If you put 30 gallons in the fuel tank, you are now down another 240 lbs, leaving only 323 lbs for all passengers and gear.
Curb weight includes fuel and all other fluids. Dry weight doesn't.
OK, so add 240 lbs back, and you're at 203 lbs capacity remaining for the kids and all the cargo. Being that he bought a triple bunkhouse and has a Yukon XL, I would venture to guess there are more than 2 kids coming along. Three kids averaging 68 lbs would put him over GVWR, without adding a single bag of pretzels or a couple sodas. The issue didn't change a bit, that' not enough truck to legally and safely pull that trailer when it's outfitted for camping and there is anyone else on board with him. He either needs a bigger ride, or the family needs to follow him in another vehicle.
