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kaydeejay
Jun 20, 2013Explorer
To the OP - don't ignore the fact that any weight in the Tow Vehicle over a 150# driver has to be subtracted from that max tow rating number.
Your NET (Actual) tow rating is probably going to be LESS that the trailer empty weight.
That is the trailer weight with battery, propane and accessories before you add any of your "stuff". It will be more than that advertised "Dry" weight, which includes nothing!
It should be on a sticker inside one of your cupboards.
Not a good match I'm afraid.
As my daily driver I have the sister vehicle to your Traverse, a GMC Acadia. I sure wouldn't want to tow 5000# with that gutless motor that has no torque under 3000rpms. It will be working hard and your mileage is going to be awful.
Your NET (Actual) tow rating is probably going to be LESS that the trailer empty weight.
That is the trailer weight with battery, propane and accessories before you add any of your "stuff". It will be more than that advertised "Dry" weight, which includes nothing!
It should be on a sticker inside one of your cupboards.
Not a good match I'm afraid.
As my daily driver I have the sister vehicle to your Traverse, a GMC Acadia. I sure wouldn't want to tow 5000# with that gutless motor that has no torque under 3000rpms. It will be working hard and your mileage is going to be awful.
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