SUV tow vehicle

If you buy a 2016 3500 Express Certified Used, it will tow this trailer and leave you $35k for gas money.

Wait a bit longer and this OP will get the answers (opinions) looking for: "sure you can", "been doing that for years with no problems"...etc

My opinion comments embedded below in bold red

volt5015 wrote:
I am thinking about a 2017 GMC Yukon XL Denali it has a 6.2l V-8 with a tow capacity of 8,200lbs.

That tow capacity (MTWR, max tow weight rating) is based/derived from a curb (stripper model) vehicle with one 150lb driver, tow option, and WD Hitch system weight

My travel trailer is just under 10,000lbs.

Even if your TV has no options (curb, or stripper model), it is NOT rated by your OEM to tow that

It 'can' tow it, but not for long and the OEM listed performance metrics will be degraded/lessened.

Plus, if still under warranty, dont expect the OEM to provide warranty...and...liability lasts FOREVER to the OEM...unless the owner does not follow recommendations/ratings/limits/etc...

What is the general consensus of the SUV pulling my camper?

as stated...you will be getting the 'sure you can', 'been doing that for years with no problems' comments soon from that portion of the herd

But know that they will NOT stand behind you if something goes south...they won't pay for any damage/accident/etc, nor will they support you in anyway...only the driver is responsible for it

This is a freebie forum/site, so no one has any skin in the game...me too, but gotta sleep at nite based on information/advice/etc *I* provide, so I say follow your OEM's ratings/specifications/limits/recommendations/etc...

What happens if I was to do this combo?

Depends if and/or when Mr Murphy crosses your path...either you have the proper setup in reference to your TV's specifications/ratings/limits/recommendations/etc or not...spot on...no time to go back to the store for bigger/better/etc

Will I have a real issue?

Again, depends on if/when Mr Murphy crosses your path...anything 'can' tow most anything...it is the ability to manhandle the situation when Mr Murphy crosses your path

coolmom42 wrote:
Are you serious?

Don't do it.

what part of NO is difficult to understand? unless that 10,000 lbs.is GVWR and it actually weighs 6,000 lbs.

bumpy

volt5015 wrote:
I am thinking about a 2017 GMC Yukon XL Denali it has a 6.2l V-8 with a tow capacity of 8,200lbs. My travel trailer is just under 10,000lbs. What is the general consensus of the SUV pulling my camper? What happens if I was to do this combo? Will I have a real issue?

How long is the trailer?

Per this chart, GMC - TRAILERING AND TOWING CHARTS the Denali XL has either 8,100 (2WD) or 7,900 lbs (AWD) tow capacity. However, it still has 1/2-ton payload capacity and not on the good side of that payload.

That is an awful lot of trailer for a low payload capacity 1/2-ton tow vehicle. Do you require 3rd row seating?

x3
It will be unsafe for you, your family and anyone sharing the road with you.

Your SUV has a 'tow capacity' of 8200#
Which decreases as you subtract 'weight of passengers, stuff inside SUV and trailer tongue weight'

You state your trailer is 'just under 10,000#'

Simple math, even w/o using a calculator indicates NO

:H

Are you serious?

Don't do it.