2013 GMC Yukon towing capability
Hey all- I was wondering if my 2013 Yukon that has a 8100 lb. towing capacity would be able to handle a Heartland travel trailer WD3175 RE? This trailer is 6995 lbs and has a 630 lb. hitch weight....
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First of all - welcome to the Forum.
Now for the bad news!..........
Unless you plan to tow that trailer empty with an otherwise empty truck, you will exceed your trailer and probably your payload ratings.
Empty trailer weights are meaningless, you have to figure out the LOADED weight along with the loaded tongue weight.
Most people add 1000- 1500# to the trailer. That alone will put you over.
Bear in mind your trailer rating is REDUCED by any weight in the truck over a 150# driver.
Then figure out how much weight you have in the truck (driver, passengers, full fuel etc.)
Add the hitch weight and the tongue weight to see if you are under your payload rating. Read the "Occupant and Cargo" rating on the yellow label on or near your driver's door.
Good luck
Now for the bad news!..........
Unless you plan to tow that trailer empty with an otherwise empty truck, you will exceed your trailer and probably your payload ratings.
Empty trailer weights are meaningless, you have to figure out the LOADED weight along with the loaded tongue weight.
Most people add 1000- 1500# to the trailer. That alone will put you over.
Bear in mind your trailer rating is REDUCED by any weight in the truck over a 150# driver.
Then figure out how much weight you have in the truck (driver, passengers, full fuel etc.)
Add the hitch weight and the tongue weight to see if you are under your payload rating. Read the "Occupant and Cargo" rating on the yellow label on or near your driver's door.
Good luck
