Travel Trailer Question
I am considering buying my first camper and here is what my issues is. The camper that my wife and I like is the Coachman Catalina 293QBCK. I drive a 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL which states it will...
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crtdavis wrote:
I am considering buying my first camper and here is what my issues is. The camper that my wife and I like is the Coachman Catalina 293QBCK.
I drive a 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL which states it will pull up to 7,900 lbs. This camper states the following:
UVW 6572 lbs and GVWR 9500 lbs.
Can my vehicle pull this safely or is this just a bit too much?
Not a bit too much, WAY too much. :( I've been towing with 3 different GM trucks, all with the ubiquitous 5.3L engine, all driving a 3.42 axle. Personally I wouldn't want to tow any full height trailer with a factory advertised UVW of more than ~ 5000 lbs, knowing that it's actual stickered UVW as it arrives at the dealer will be several hundred pounds more. Loaded & ready to camp I'd prefer to keep the trailer's GVW no more than ~ 6000 lbs, 'though I'd agree some may be comfortable with a bit more, perhaps up to 7000 lbs loaded. That would be the max though as 13% gross tongue weight would be over 900 lbs which will chew significantly into any 1/2 ton's payload capacity, leaving not a whole lot for people and cargo.
