2012 5.3L Yukon XL
The Mrs. and I are looking at stepping into the TT realm with our two little ones. We've got a new Yukon XL with the 5.3L package. I'm unsure about the ratio, so i'll have to check the sticker at home. Initially, i didn't think towing the trailer's we've been looking at with this rig was going to be an issue, but the more I read, i'm starting to go into panic mode.
I'm expecting to do the usual upgrades including LT tires, WD hitch, brake controller, sway control and air bags. Potentially the trans cooler.
The TT's we're looking at are either the Windjammer 3006WK (6,984lbs dry/877lbs hitch weight) or the Laredo 303TG (7,473lbs dry/905lbs hitch weight). Granted, these things are pushing 36ft, and that's scary enough.
I'm think I'll be pushing the GVWR limit on this ride, TT dealer says no problem, but that doesn't leave me with the warm fuzzy feeling inside.
Basically i want something in a BH over the 29ft mark with nice finishes inside. We've looked at a lot, and these two seems to fit our bill, but may be outside of the Yukon's survivability.... I don't want to destroy a tow that costs twice the trailer.
What do the experts say?
I'm expecting to do the usual upgrades including LT tires, WD hitch, brake controller, sway control and air bags. Potentially the trans cooler.
The TT's we're looking at are either the Windjammer 3006WK (6,984lbs dry/877lbs hitch weight) or the Laredo 303TG (7,473lbs dry/905lbs hitch weight). Granted, these things are pushing 36ft, and that's scary enough.
I'm think I'll be pushing the GVWR limit on this ride, TT dealer says no problem, but that doesn't leave me with the warm fuzzy feeling inside.
Basically i want something in a BH over the 29ft mark with nice finishes inside. We've looked at a lot, and these two seems to fit our bill, but may be outside of the Yukon's survivability.... I don't want to destroy a tow that costs twice the trailer.
What do the experts say?
