towing capacity 2001 GMC Yukon XL 8.1 liter engine

forgot to touch on engine size/type

If it is the end all for towing, then stuffing a big block with forced induction
would have a Pinto able or safely tow anything out there...but that is missing
the other attributes of towing...there is more to than engine type/size/HP...

That is all about 'go' and the other attributes are manhandling and not
just the good days when a golf cart 'can do it', but on the worse day
out there when Mr Murphy crosses your path...that so many think only
happens to the 'other guy'...

As usual...it depends...

The graphic below shows how the ratings system works. Need actual weights in
order to truly know where you are in reference to those ratings.

Decide whether you believe in the ratings system or not.

If not, then academic and do whatever you wish, but note that now the OEM is
off the liability hook. Lots of folks do NOT understand the metrics
of the ratings, nor understand (truly) what a rating number is/means...my
opinion from reading threads here for years and years...plus personal
experience helping others figure it out and/or setting up their systems

If yes, then follow the graphic and use 'real' or 'actual' weights to do the
simple math.

Can work it from the trailer to the TV, or from the TV to the trailer. Simple
math

Also, as noted before, the GMT900 Sub's have a built in receiver that is part
of the bumper. So crash crumple zone duties. Notched bracket to frame and is
a stress raiser. That then has the tongue & hitch weight limited to a max of 1,000 lbs


howmuchcanitow

the basic question I'm asking for first off is not for your permission to tow with a vehicle that I have I'm asking people who have had the same engines what have they towed safely when they're gone over there limits as suggested by the manufacturer. and if people are honest we can all agree that at some point we've come close to or we've gone over are towing limits.

zell66 wrote:
that's why I asked for reality towing capacity, we all know that manufacture under rates capacity. I am looking for reality towing capacity.

Can you clarify where the info that we ALL know the capacity is under rated comes from? If you are looking for approval, forget it and just do what you want.

Jim

that's why I asked for reality towing capacity, we all know that manufacture under rates capacity. I am looking for reality towing capacity.

dry weight 10K, you only have 500 lbs to play with. you have to add in the kids, momma, and you in that weight combo to tow with that vehicle. you will be grossly over weight and put your family in harms way. not worth it in my standards, my family is worth getting a proper two vehicle.