2007 Chevy Tahoe - What can I tow?
Hello all, It's a new day and I'm yet another guy with the old "Can I Tow it?" question. I'm looking to buy a Heartland Prowler Lynx 25lx. The listed Dry Weight of the trailer is 4,814 lbs and t...
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If you're putting 600 pounds of people in the TV then you'll likely need to subtract that weight from your tow rating. Usually the tow rating is published using an empty vehicle expect for a 150 pound driver. This allows the manufacture to claim a larger rating.
The dry weight on your trailer likely doesn't include a battery which you will need and propane which you will need to carry. These add directly to tongue weight. If you think a family of five can pack a trailer for a trip and keep it under 1,000 pounds of gear your dreaming.
I really think this trailer plus your gear and family will be a good bit over the tow rating of your Tahoe.
Could you still tow it? Sure, tow rating isn't a legal requirement but the driving experience would likely be terrible.
The dry weight on your trailer likely doesn't include a battery which you will need and propane which you will need to carry. These add directly to tongue weight. If you think a family of five can pack a trailer for a trip and keep it under 1,000 pounds of gear your dreaming.
I really think this trailer plus your gear and family will be a good bit over the tow rating of your Tahoe.
Could you still tow it? Sure, tow rating isn't a legal requirement but the driving experience would likely be terrible.
