Conflicting Towing Information (Chevy Tahoe)
Hi. I am a newbie to the TT world and am getting conflicting info from various "experts" on the towing capabilities of my 2007 Chevy Tahoe LT which has 320-hp, 5.3 liter, V-8 with 3.73 axel ratio and GVWR of 7300, a payload of 1,776, and a GCWR of 13,000.
I am in the military and will be moving my family from Tennessee to Alaska, a 4,060 mile trip, in July and want to ensure the least amount of issues with my Tahoe and TT.
This weekend I was assured by several experienced traveled and a mechanic that a 27' Coachmen Catalina 273BH with a dry weight of 4,688 and GVWR of 7000 would be an easy pull for my Tahoe from Tennessee to Alaska. However, after reading numerous forums, and talking with others, some state that the wheel base on my Tahoe may be too short for the overall 29' length of the 273BH and that depending on how I loaded the TT and my vehicle, I may be close on weight as well. I have calculated my anticipated weight with fluids, people, pets, and cargo and believe I will come in right at 12,000 lbs gross combined weight.
With that said, do you think my vehicle is capable of towing this trailer (which I did make a downpayment on to hold) or do I need to downsize in length and GCWR weight for the trip? I really want this trailer to work, but safe travels is the most important issue.
I greatly appreciate your time and thoughts.
I am in the military and will be moving my family from Tennessee to Alaska, a 4,060 mile trip, in July and want to ensure the least amount of issues with my Tahoe and TT.
This weekend I was assured by several experienced traveled and a mechanic that a 27' Coachmen Catalina 273BH with a dry weight of 4,688 and GVWR of 7000 would be an easy pull for my Tahoe from Tennessee to Alaska. However, after reading numerous forums, and talking with others, some state that the wheel base on my Tahoe may be too short for the overall 29' length of the 273BH and that depending on how I loaded the TT and my vehicle, I may be close on weight as well. I have calculated my anticipated weight with fluids, people, pets, and cargo and believe I will come in right at 12,000 lbs gross combined weight.
With that said, do you think my vehicle is capable of towing this trailer (which I did make a downpayment on to hold) or do I need to downsize in length and GCWR weight for the trip? I really want this trailer to work, but safe travels is the most important issue.
I greatly appreciate your time and thoughts.
