Advice on towing with Yukon Denali
Hey folks, I recently bought a 2017 Yukon Denali, and plan on getting a TT around 23-25 feet. I would expect that it won't exceed 5,000 lbs. or so. My questions are: 1. Should I get a weight distribut...
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I was told by the dealer that I don't need all that stuff but he went ahead
an hooked it up. Then I said what about a sway bar, again told me they are
totally not worth it. I insisted he put it on which requires drilling some
holes and bolting everything thing on, he again had some comments but did it
to make me happy. I have run with and with out the sway bar, it helps a lot
so you may want to look into that also. I have a problem with this whole set up. The RV bounces some call it porpising. Acts like your on a pogo stick but only in Wisconsin something about their expansion joints but who knows. We just got back from a trip up to Madison, WI
without the RV but saw a Ford Explorer bouncing up and down I thought
it was head to the moon. They were pulling a small RV so it is not
just my suburban that does this. I do know that it is the only state I have experienced it in. I was told my suburban has a suspension weakness for this that I should get a pick up truck and at the looks of things most everyone is. I don't know if the Denali has the suburban suspension or not but if you get this reaction when towing it can drive you insane and make everyone sick. I don't know of a cure except maybe replacing the suburban with a pick up or leave the RV at home when visiting in Wisconsin. I wish I had the bucks for the Denali that would be my pick also. They have dropped the All Wheel Drive and gone to 4 wheel select which is better for us campers so you did the right thing buying new.
an hooked it up. Then I said what about a sway bar, again told me they are
totally not worth it. I insisted he put it on which requires drilling some
holes and bolting everything thing on, he again had some comments but did it
to make me happy. I have run with and with out the sway bar, it helps a lot
so you may want to look into that also. I have a problem with this whole set up. The RV bounces some call it porpising. Acts like your on a pogo stick but only in Wisconsin something about their expansion joints but who knows. We just got back from a trip up to Madison, WI
without the RV but saw a Ford Explorer bouncing up and down I thought
it was head to the moon. They were pulling a small RV so it is not
just my suburban that does this. I do know that it is the only state I have experienced it in. I was told my suburban has a suspension weakness for this that I should get a pick up truck and at the looks of things most everyone is. I don't know if the Denali has the suburban suspension or not but if you get this reaction when towing it can drive you insane and make everyone sick. I don't know of a cure except maybe replacing the suburban with a pick up or leave the RV at home when visiting in Wisconsin. I wish I had the bucks for the Denali that would be my pick also. They have dropped the All Wheel Drive and gone to 4 wheel select which is better for us campers so you did the right thing buying new.
