Towing Roo 233s with Yukon xl? Feedback?

I have a Suburban 1500 1/2 ton, 5 kids (12-4) and a 233s. I wish I had a 3/4 ton, but it is doable for us. I've learned how to pack lightly, esp if you plan on doing mountain traveling. My Suburban just hit 100,000 and I'd like it stop working so I can getting a 3/4. :-P

1kennyOG wrote:
isn't a Yukon XL a "half ton" ?

Not all of them!;)

tlemon, you need to find out what the tow rating of your particular Yukon is. It varies depending on several things. Differential gear ratio is one major factor. A Yukon with a 3.42 diff will have a much lower tow rating than one with a 4.10 2wd or 4wd is another factor. You can find out what options (gear ratio is just one) your Yukon was built with through a vin# vehicle build sheet (parts dept at any chevy/gm dealer should be able to help), or look at the rpo code sticker (usually on the inside of the glove box) to find out what gear ratio of the differential is. You do not mention the year of your Yukon, but you can search the web for your particular year "gmc rpo codes" to find what gear ratio differential was installed in your truck at the factory. Gear ratio is also sometimes stamped onto a metal tag attached to the differential. Your owners manual shows tow ratings for each gear ratio, along with 2wd or 4wd.

If you find that the camper is within your Yukon's tow rating, a weight distributing hitch and sway control will be necessary. Also, search this forum and others for information on transmission coolers and rear suspension upgrades such as air bags or timbrens. They really help drivability when towing.

Payload is wiped clean with the eight passengers. Our k2500 sub, totally different animal: 8600GVW, 2900 payload, 4 bucket seats.
You will not be able to tow the 233s. It will easily weigh 6000lbs plus with all the extra gear you have. Family of 4=1000lbs Family of 8=2000ls of gear.

Yes half ton,

isn't a Yukon XL a "half ton" ?

All I know is they have 6 kids, so whatever burb it is will be suffering. The roo has small kitchen, and the U-dinette slide and couch/bench whatever you want to call that thing on the curb side will have to be beds. Half the family may fit some clothes for a 2 night weekend. The rest, along with everyone's shoes will be chucked outside.

Need more info about the tow vehicle - year, engine, tow pkg? Then it's just a matter of looking up the tow specs. Agree with the comment above that a weight distribution/sway control hitch is probably needed. Pretty common with most HTT setups except for maybe those pulling with a heavy duty truck.

Yukon XL Denali and regular Yukan xl are two different animals....There is a 3000lb tow difference between the two...

I don't think you will have a problem with your Suburban. I would make sure you have a Weight Distribution Hitch just to put some load back on the front tires.

We towed our 2010 Roo 233 with a 2006 Yukon XL Denali no problem. Drove it from Ontario to Florida twice, and it pulled like a dream with the WDH and sway control. With 5 passengers and all our cargo, the Yukon was pulling the 4000 lb dry weight plus 1000 lbs cargo with ease. Its tow capacity is around 8000 pounds so there's plenty to play with. Mind you, we were pulling it locally for a few months with a Toyota Sienna (4000 lb tow capacity) so with the power of the Yukon it was no comparison. We've since changed our vehicle but I thought it was the perfect combination until now.