Purchasing First Trailer
Hello, I hope this is the correct place to post this. I am new to this forum as well as trailers. Have been looking to purchase a camping trailer and have narrowed it down to a few choices: - Jayc...
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Hi folks,
I've been doing some research this weekend on the actual towing capacity to ensure I am picking a suitable trailer for safe towing.
The tow vehicle I have is a 2014 Yukon Denali AWD. I did get some numbers and wanted to see if my thoughts were correct:
- Vehicle maximum tow weight 8100lbs (from GM)
- GCWR is 14000lbs (from GM)
- Label on inside of Yukon door:
-- GVWR 7300lbs
-- GAWR FRT 3550lbs
-- GAWR RR 4200lbs
Being on the safe side I figure since the GCWR (total max weight) - the GVWR (maximum of the Yukon) = 6700lbs
I won't be near the GVWR as there is only 2 adults and 2 children (it is a 7 passenger vehicle).
If I stick with a trailer with the Gross Weight under the 6700lbs, I am guessing I should be okay.
Would I be correct on the above or is this much to conservative? The Keystone trailers I was looking at (Hideout 24BH / 24BHS) are coming in at 7490 and 7720 Gross Weight respectively. After reading some forums online I am now considering they may be too heavy for the Yukon for safe towing. The trailer dealers have not been much help, they just seem to be okay selling something to me that is below the 8100lbs limit. I know I will require a distribution or equalizer hitch.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, again I am less concerned on what is the MAXIMIM I can possibly tow but more so what would be the recommended maximum weight trailer I should go with for safety and ease of travel in mind.
Thank you again for any guidance.
I've been doing some research this weekend on the actual towing capacity to ensure I am picking a suitable trailer for safe towing.
The tow vehicle I have is a 2014 Yukon Denali AWD. I did get some numbers and wanted to see if my thoughts were correct:
- Vehicle maximum tow weight 8100lbs (from GM)
- GCWR is 14000lbs (from GM)
- Label on inside of Yukon door:
-- GVWR 7300lbs
-- GAWR FRT 3550lbs
-- GAWR RR 4200lbs
Being on the safe side I figure since the GCWR (total max weight) - the GVWR (maximum of the Yukon) = 6700lbs
I won't be near the GVWR as there is only 2 adults and 2 children (it is a 7 passenger vehicle).
If I stick with a trailer with the Gross Weight under the 6700lbs, I am guessing I should be okay.
Would I be correct on the above or is this much to conservative? The Keystone trailers I was looking at (Hideout 24BH / 24BHS) are coming in at 7490 and 7720 Gross Weight respectively. After reading some forums online I am now considering they may be too heavy for the Yukon for safe towing. The trailer dealers have not been much help, they just seem to be okay selling something to me that is below the 8100lbs limit. I know I will require a distribution or equalizer hitch.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, again I am less concerned on what is the MAXIMIM I can possibly tow but more so what would be the recommended maximum weight trailer I should go with for safety and ease of travel in mind.
Thank you again for any guidance.
