Tahoe, Yukon EL, suburban or expedition EL
Hi everyone, So this is only a semi rv question, but you all have always been so knowledgable and helpful I thought I'd come here to ask. So our TT owning dreams have been put on hold as we got ...
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BenK wrote:
All are half ton, except for the 3/4 ton Sub (Yukon XL is based on the Chevy Sub)
"Half ton" as in +7K GVWR and +4K RGAWR
The "3/4 ton" Sub/YukonXL are 8.6K and 6K RGAWR. Only GMT900 (previous gen) and
current gen only half ton offered
The Ford Expedition EL is a half ton and just longer version of the regular Expedition
Any of their engines will do the job if you are under/at their GVWR/GAWR's.
MTWR (Max Tow Weight Rating) is bogus unless you have their stripper model. If
high optioned (AC, power windows/seats/locks, 2nd & 3rd row seats, etc, etc) it
is NOT rated for the listed MTWR
5K 'dry' will most likely be 6K-7K when fully optioned and loaded. 'Can' be done
with any of the TV's you list, but that also depends on how that TV is loaded
X2 - and emphasizing that the available payloads go DOWN with the same vehicle on a longer wheelbase (heavier vehicle). We pulled a 5,400# dry/7,400# gross TT with a Tahoe with the 5.3 V8. It really worked hard on grades (3,500 - 4,000 RPM to maintain 50 - 55 MPH). If you have kids (we're empty nesters) and load a bunch of stuff in the trailer and vehicle, your performance will be worse. In any case, a good weight distributing hitch is a must.
Rob
