Hello all-I'm considering buying a travel trailer, and we think we've found one we like. It's the Heartland Trail Runner 29MSB. We've looked at a bunch, and it's got the floorplan and options we're after, more so than any other we've found. So, that brings me to my problem...Our tow vehicle is my wife's 2010 Yukon XL. From what I think I've figured out, it's got the 5.3 engine, and a 3.08 ratio. The trailer says:dry weight: 6998hitch weight: 664GVWR: 9000I've looked around a lot, and seem to find conflicting information about the trucks capacity for towing. So, my question to all you knowledgeable folks is: Can this vehicle tow this trailer, or do I need to rethink my shopping?Thanks for any input you've got for me.-Eric

You need to look at the yellow tire/payload sticker on the driver's door sill. It will show a #, for total payload. You will have close to 1,000 lbs. hitch weight, when loaded, including the WDH. I am thinking the TV may not have the complete towing package, due to it just having the 3.08 gearing.More info is needed, but looks to be a lot for that tow vehicle.Jerry

Check your owners manual. It will be in the glove box. Look in the index under towing. Go to that page and read what it says. Then you will know.

Welcome to the Forum...You are doing the right thing by researching BEFORE you buy.The trailer you are considering is a bunk house model. That probably means kids and that means even more weight with them and their gear (and the family dog).Quick assessment: Once loaded trip ready I think that you are asking an awful lot from your tow vehicle...Not enough payload, wrong gearing for towing, probably P rated tires...to name a few.Hopefully others will give you a more positive response...Don't necessarily trust the dealer telling you, "Sure, no problem."Good luck with it.

looking online at the max tow rating for that year/model:Yukon XL 1500 2WD 8,100Yukon XL 1500 4WD 8,000Yukon XL 2500 2WD 9,600Yukon XL 2500 4WD 9,400so depending on which one you have, these are the max tow limits for that vehicle.Next - payload, This really should be pulled from the sticker inside your vehicle. the yellow one that says something like "The total weight of cargo, people, etc in this vehicle should not exceed xxx lbs"couldn't find the payload info on line for that make/model year.. but just based on the tow capacity, I'd guess you're trailer is too big for the vehicle..unless you have the 2500 version - then you might be ok - with tow limit weights at least. But with Cargo - that's the big question. if you don't have the payload requirements you won't be able to tow it..Good Luck!

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rbpru
Explorer II
Sep 01, 2015
While you can pull a lot, you can only put so much weight on the TV suspension. This is your payload or max cargo rating.

Add up the weight of your family, camp gear, and other stuff you will have in the TV and what is left is the tongue weight you can add.

Typically this is the limiting factor.
badercubed
Explorer
Sep 01, 2015
Tell your wife to move up to a Super Duty :)
2012Coleman
Explorer II
Sep 01, 2015
What it can pull is not as important as what it can carry - which will be exceeded before you get to the inflated tow capacity which was determined with a flat trailer with weights on it, not a high walled TT. Think Payload over tow capacity and check the doorjamb sticker as suggested.
Shawn-TX
Explorer
Sep 04, 2015
2012Coleman wrote:
What it can pull is not as important as what it can carry - which will be exceeded before you get to the inflated tow capacity which was determined with a flat trailer with weights on it, not a high walled TT. Think Payload over tow capacity and check the doorjamb sticker as suggested.

I agree. We had a difficult time finding a TV with enough payload for the TT, cargo and family.

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