Will Traverse Tow 20'4" Sonic Lite 3,000lbs
The 2018 Chevy Traverse has a tow rating of 5,000 lbs & the Sonic Lite has an unloaded weight of 2,898 lbs. I'm thinking that the Traverse won't do the job! What say you? The other vehicle I'm thinkin...
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The Colorado is the safe option for sure. Plus it would allow you to upgrade to a larger TT in the future. I looked at the Duramax long and hard but decided on the TV in the Sig.
After looking at the Sonic Lite models (highest is 4k GVW) it looks like you will have a real world TW of 500-550lbs depending on model. GVW of TT x 12.5%= TW.
Again, Payload is the important number to keep in mind, not how much it will tow.
Lets say payload is 1,000 lbs. Anything added to the pickup is taken off that #. TW of 550lbs, You 200#, DW 130# = 880#. That leaves 120# of stuff to throw in the bed or in the cab. Simple example.
The payload info can be found by opening the drivers door and looking at the load sticker attached to the B pillar. Every vehicle is different. One Colorado will be different from the one next to it unless it is identically equipped.
After looking at the Sonic Lite models (highest is 4k GVW) it looks like you will have a real world TW of 500-550lbs depending on model. GVW of TT x 12.5%= TW.
Again, Payload is the important number to keep in mind, not how much it will tow.
Lets say payload is 1,000 lbs. Anything added to the pickup is taken off that #. TW of 550lbs, You 200#, DW 130# = 880#. That leaves 120# of stuff to throw in the bed or in the cab. Simple example.
The payload info can be found by opening the drivers door and looking at the load sticker attached to the B pillar. Every vehicle is different. One Colorado will be different from the one next to it unless it is identically equipped.
