towing \gmc canyon\ rockwood roo
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 ...
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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
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
