Pulling with half ton!

SoundGuy wrote:

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

Thanks Soundguy. Just yesterday I called the local Jayco dealership here in Calgary and explained this all to a technician. He recommended a standard Reese Pro-Series Equalizer, and then later if I felt it was needed to add anti-sway. He thought the Avalanche would do okay with that.

I picked up my trailer on Tuesday and borrowed a friends 3/4 ton GMC. Since I don't yet have a sway system I pulled the trailer out of Calgary to my storage place with just the ball hitch. It pulled really well, no sway, handled bumps nicely all with just a ball hitch. But that's with the 3/4 ton. Haven't hooked up to my avalanche yet but will have to in order to take it to the dealership to install sway bar system or equalizer... Not sure about how happy I am with that little trip. Thoughts?