Pulling with half ton!
Hey gang. New to the site, and surprisingly for being Canadian, new to RV'ing. Just buying a 2007 Jayco JayFeather 29D. GVW is 7050 lbs. My question for you experienced towers is this: I have a 2...
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rickm wrote:
I used to drive Avalanches for Demos ..... pulled up to a 32' Jayco, but staying mainly in SW Ontario, where the landscape is flat, the Avalanche had no problems towing. Only time i could remember one struggling was getting up the hill going into Algonquin Park. Personally, i think the AV is one of the best camping vehicles out there, the hard 3 piece tonneau cover made storage a snap, keeping things safe n dry, while being able to move 2 adults, 2 kids, and a dog in Suburban fashion comfort! ...... and lets not forget, reliable as anything out there!
No way I'd tow anything that long or anything more than 6000 lbs loaded with my own 2005 Avalanche. That aside, I'd agree it's one of the most versatile vehicles one could own ... mine's now 12 yrs old and although the body is really starting to deteriorate in spots I'm really reluctant to let it go as it's been the best vehicle we've owned for towing up to a mid-size trailer and for general use around town. :B
