Towing with 1/2 ton SUV NEED ADVICE
I own a 2011 Yukon, 116" wheelbase, 5.3L, 3.42 ratio, with HD tow package, tow rating of #8,500. I'm looking at buying a TT but am unsure about how much of a trailer my vehicle can safely handle. I am...
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I have a 2012 GMC Sierra with the same drive train. I put bigger tires on it (not the best for towing) I pull a loaded 6600 pound trailer (5800 dry) in the hot part of California. Pulls fine, very stable but slow on the steep grades in my area.
I'm going to add an additional tranny cooler just for a piece of mind (hits 230 on steep grades and I pull over to let it cool on the long ones but I'm also running 33 inch tires)
You're going to have to weigh everything to check your payload but I think you'll be fine.
You can climb any hill in 2nd gear (just not that fast)
Enjoy!!
Ps don't stress out like I did, just take it slow and have fun!
I'm going to add an additional tranny cooler just for a piece of mind (hits 230 on steep grades and I pull over to let it cool on the long ones but I'm also running 33 inch tires)
You're going to have to weigh everything to check your payload but I think you'll be fine.
You can climb any hill in 2nd gear (just not that fast)
Enjoy!!
Ps don't stress out like I did, just take it slow and have fun!
