towing \gmc canyon\ rockwood roo

6000lb towing capacity and a 233s? Nope for the reasons already stated. The GVWR of our 2011 233s is over 6000lbs.

Which engine, bed and drive train? That truck can be rated anywhere from 6100 to 11,300 pounds!

-- Chuck

thanks everyone for your input on my ? about my canyon pulling my rockwood roo into alaska. well we bought a 2013 f150 lariat crew cab know i know we will make the trip. happy camping

+ basic tools, fuses for anything and everything, extra bulbs for your brake lights on the ROO, an extra set or two of wheel bearings. Plan for the worst and hope for the best...or something like that.

My guess is that most who have responded to your post would be thrilled to hear that you've upgraded your tow vehicle to something a bit beefier.

I'd not risk this combination anywhere more than an hour from a Chevrolet dealer. Certainly not on the ALCAN where repairs are hundreds of miles apart.

Your 6000 pound maximum towing capacity is based on the truck being empty (only a 150 pound driver). The camper will weigh 5000 pounds for sure and leave you only 850 pounds for stuff -- and people -- in the truck. Running right at max is possible just leaves no reserves for long grades, high summer temperatures, etc.

My Roo 23SS weighs the same as your trailer and I bumped my Expedition's rating from standard 6000 pounds to 9000 before I considered towing.

I would carry at least two spare tires and wheels for the trailer and probably a second full size spare for the truck. Murphy's Law of Available Spare parts will endure you don't lose a tire this way. ;)

-- Chuck

First, know that I'm far from being an expert on weight issues, but weight is weight, isn't it?? Being considered "Lite" or ultralight doesn't mean that it's not too heavy for your TV. Some folks go by the X-percentage of wiggle room with your ROO loaded and ready to pull out. Others go by the 1000# Rule, saying that ready to pull out, you should have 1000# to spare. I believe your 233S weighs more than our '07 23"SS. Fully loaded, minus anything in the tanks, we weigh 5000# on the nose. We are towing with an F-150 with the factory tow rated at 8000#. I would think that if you haven't already done so, you need to have your 233S fully loaded and head for the scales at your local truck stop. You can get the TV weighed with the regular number of occupants, get the tongue weight of the trailer and then the weight of the trailer alone. Think it cost us less than $10 for this weighing at a Pilot. That is the only way you're going to know for sure what you're going to be towing. I would think for a trip like this, which BTW sounds awesome, you're going to have more "stuff" with you than just a weekend camping. Check the specs for your specific truck by asking your dealer to pull it up by the VIN#. Then the math.

WDH is a requirement for most of us. Ours is an Equalizer and has done a great job. Wind drag is for sure an issue. We consider it a good day if we average 10mpg.

For sure you want to have your ducks in a row before you head out for your big adventure. Nothing can ruin a trip like finding out after the fact that you are not set up right. If you can pull your exact #s together and repost, you'll get more solid recommendations.

Oh! and welcome to the forum!

I'd make sure to have a good WDH and would keep the tanks empty for the trip.

The ROOs are not called ultralight for nothing. It's more the wind drag that puts strain on the TV. Strong headwind is a killer for fuel mileage.

kev4bass wrote:
new member hi everyone just bought a 2011 233s rockwood roo 24'going to take the alaska highway for 5 weeks in june 2014 have concern about towing I have a 2010 gmc canyon with v8 and tow package any comments

well, you don't say which cab it has or if it 2x4 or 4x4.
that said, i believe the max towing for the v-8 Canyon was 6000lbs, with only a 150lb. driver in it.

the GVWR of the 233S is over that best-case-scenario 6000lbs., plus it's a nearly 25' long trailer.

could it be within specs? probably. would i drive that combo to Alaska?
HELL NO! not with a vehicle with a 126" wheelbase.

but that's my opinion.:R

You can look up the towing capacity of your Canyon and the weight of your Roo as a starting point to determine how close you are to its limits.

Welcome to the Forum..and congrats on the new rig.

Only you can decide how it tows and if you are comfortable with it. Your trip to Alaska isn't until 2014, so you will have plenty of time to see how it goes.(it's too late anyway, since you already bought it.)
Hook it up and go camping.