Forum Discussion
scbwr
Feb 29, 2016Explorer II
Specs at Starcraft website
I see the GVWR at 5,450 lbs. which is the maximum weight the trailer should be fully loaded. The specs show that you are starting at 4,115 lbs. But, if you are looking at the sticker on the actual trailer, it may be different. Bottom line is plan on towing 5,450 lbs. when you are looking at getting a tow vehicle, and I wouldn't do it with a Traverse. I'd be looking for a tow vehicle capable of towing 6,500 lbs. or more. A good 1/2 ton truck would work well.
I'm towing between 6-6,500 lbs. with my Tundra and feel that it is an idea towing weight for the truck, even with two folding bikes and other stuff loaded on the bed. My personal opinion is that you don't want to exceed 80% of the tow vehicles capacity...but that's only my opinion and others have no problem towing at capacity or over.
We owned three Starcraft Popups back in the 80's and 90's and they were nice little campers. I did have trouble with the second unit I owned, and Starcraft provided great service under warranty...they sent a new axle by air freight and allowed me to have the work performes at a local dealer that didn't sell Starcraft products.
I see the GVWR at 5,450 lbs. which is the maximum weight the trailer should be fully loaded. The specs show that you are starting at 4,115 lbs. But, if you are looking at the sticker on the actual trailer, it may be different. Bottom line is plan on towing 5,450 lbs. when you are looking at getting a tow vehicle, and I wouldn't do it with a Traverse. I'd be looking for a tow vehicle capable of towing 6,500 lbs. or more. A good 1/2 ton truck would work well.
I'm towing between 6-6,500 lbs. with my Tundra and feel that it is an idea towing weight for the truck, even with two folding bikes and other stuff loaded on the bed. My personal opinion is that you don't want to exceed 80% of the tow vehicles capacity...but that's only my opinion and others have no problem towing at capacity or over.
We owned three Starcraft Popups back in the 80's and 90's and they were nice little campers. I did have trouble with the second unit I owned, and Starcraft provided great service under warranty...they sent a new axle by air freight and allowed me to have the work performes at a local dealer that didn't sell Starcraft products.
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