Crossover SUV trailers
Hi all, I have a 2020 Chevy Traverse with Tow Pkg. It has a towing capacity of 5000lbs. Max Tongue Weight 500lbs. Payload of 1584lbs. My vehicle is about 78" wide and 70" tall with a 120" wheelba...
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Lwiddis wrote:
“I'm looking for feedback on: how important is the size/shape of the front of the trailer?“
Power won’t be an issue IMO, so no need to be picky on the trailer’s aerodynamics. I believe you have under estimated the trailer cargo weight you’ll carry (water, propane, batteries etc.) but even with 1000 to 1200 pounds you should be under on max tow and payload weight of the Traverse. I suggest you reconsider a single axle trailer. Two axles can more easily carry the weight and make blowouts more manageable.
Do you even know which side of the weight cop fence you're on anymore? LOL
Your first sentence is horrible advice. Aerodynamics plays as much or greater role in ease of towing (aka stress on the tow vehicle drivetrain) as weight does.
Secondly, the OP is actually on exactly the right track in finding a trailer that will be within the parameters of their towing and hitch/payload "ratings" and you suggest a tandem axle trailer?
Where are all the tandem axle TTs that are ideal for towing with that vehicle?
While waiting for that answer, I'll add that given your first statement regarding the lack of understanding the affects of aerodynamics, I could see where you also would not understand that a tandem trailer would also not be a step in the right direction for the OP and their particular vehicle.
