Travel Trailer Towing Recommendations
We just purchased our first travel trailer. We are looking at purchasing a new tow vehicle. Would like recommendations on what tow vehicle is best what to avoid. We will be towing a bunkhouse GVWR is ...
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The TT is a 2022 Jayco Jay Flight SLX 8 284BHS.
The sticker on the TT has the following weight information.
PNBV KG/GVWR
3401 7500
PNBE KG/GAWR
1587 /3500 FRONT/DEVANT
/ INT/ CENTRAL
1587 /3500 REAR/ARRIERE
The weight of the cargo should not exceed 580 kg or 1280 lbs.
Specifications from the Jayco website for this vehicle:
Dry Hitch Weight 735 lbs.
Unloaded Vehicle Weight 6,060 lbs.
Cargo Carrying Capacity 1,440 lbs.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 7,500 lbs.
Measurements:
Exterior Length (overall) 33’7”
Exterior Height 10’4”
Exterior Height (with A/C) 11’ 0”
Exterior Width 8’0”
We have 4 children and 10 grandchildren with more on the way. So we are looking for a tow vehicle that will also be used on a daily basis and be able to accommodate seating as many grandchildren as possible. The minimum would be 6 people which could be accomplished with a truck. However, if we take more than 4 grandchildren a truck would not accommodate that. Hence why we are looking at a larger SUV. Traveling long distances with grandchildren crunched together would not be a pleasant experience. We would take them on long trips which could include traveling through mountains.
The tow vehicle would be a new 2022 or perhaps a year old if we go with a used vehicle. It would have a factory installed maximum tow package and a weight distributing hitch.
2022 Chevy Tahoe specifications:
4 WD
GVWR 7500 lbs.
Engine 5.3L Eco Tec3 V8
Transmission 10 speed automatic
Factory max tow package 8,400 lbs.
Wheel base 120.9 inches
Horsepower 355
Torque 383
Rear axle ratio 3.23
2022 Chevy Suburban specifications:
4 WD
GVWR 7,700 lbs.
Engine 5.3L V8
Transmission 10 speed automatic
Factory Max tow package 8,300 lbs.
Wheel base 134.1 inches
Horsepower 355 @5,600 rpm
Torque 383 @ 4100 rpm
Rear Axle Ratio 3.23
2022 GMC Yukon specifications:
4WD
GVWR 7,400 lbs.
Engine 5.3L V8
Transmission 10 speed automatic
Factory Max tow package 8,200 lbs.
Wheel base 120.9 inches
Horsepower 355 hp@5,600 rpm
Torque 383 @ 4,100 rpm
Rear axle ratio 3.23
2022 Ford Expedition XL STX with stealth performance package specifications
4WD
GVWR 7,450 lbs.
GCWR 15,500 lbs
Engine 3.5L Eco Boost V6 (High output)
Transmission 10 speed automatic
Factory Max tow package 9,200 lbs.
Wheel base 122 inches
Horsepower 440hp
Torque 510
Rear axle ratio hopefully this info will assist with responses. Thanks
The TT is a 2022 Jayco Jay Flight SLX 8 284BHS.
The sticker on the TT has the following weight information.
PNBV KG/GVWR
3401 7500
PNBE KG/GAWR
1587 /3500 FRONT/DEVANT
/ INT/ CENTRAL
1587 /3500 REAR/ARRIERE
The weight of the cargo should not exceed 580 kg or 1280 lbs.
Specifications from the Jayco website for this vehicle:
Dry Hitch Weight 735 lbs.
Unloaded Vehicle Weight 6,060 lbs.
Cargo Carrying Capacity 1,440 lbs.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 7,500 lbs.
Measurements:
Exterior Length (overall) 33’7”
Exterior Height 10’4”
Exterior Height (with A/C) 11’ 0”
Exterior Width 8’0”
We have 4 children and 10 grandchildren with more on the way. So we are looking for a tow vehicle that will also be used on a daily basis and be able to accommodate seating as many grandchildren as possible. The minimum would be 6 people which could be accomplished with a truck. However, if we take more than 4 grandchildren a truck would not accommodate that. Hence why we are looking at a larger SUV. Traveling long distances with grandchildren crunched together would not be a pleasant experience. We would take them on long trips which could include traveling through mountains.
The tow vehicle would be a new 2022 or perhaps a year old if we go with a used vehicle. It would have a factory installed maximum tow package and a weight distributing hitch.
2022 Chevy Tahoe specifications:
4 WD
GVWR 7500 lbs.
Engine 5.3L Eco Tec3 V8
Transmission 10 speed automatic
Factory max tow package 8,400 lbs.
Wheel base 120.9 inches
Horsepower 355
Torque 383
Rear axle ratio 3.23
2022 Chevy Suburban specifications:
4 WD
GVWR 7,700 lbs.
Engine 5.3L V8
Transmission 10 speed automatic
Factory Max tow package 8,300 lbs.
Wheel base 134.1 inches
Horsepower 355 @5,600 rpm
Torque 383 @ 4100 rpm
Rear Axle Ratio 3.23
2022 GMC Yukon specifications:
4WD
GVWR 7,400 lbs.
Engine 5.3L V8
Transmission 10 speed automatic
Factory Max tow package 8,200 lbs.
Wheel base 120.9 inches
Horsepower 355 hp@5,600 rpm
Torque 383 @ 4,100 rpm
Rear axle ratio 3.23
2022 Ford Expedition XL STX with stealth performance package specifications
4WD
GVWR 7,450 lbs.
GCWR 15,500 lbs
Engine 3.5L Eco Boost V6 (High output)
Transmission 10 speed automatic
Factory Max tow package 9,200 lbs.
Wheel base 122 inches
Horsepower 440hp
Torque 510
Rear axle ratio hopefully this info will assist with responses. Thanks
