Avalanche 2500 + 31 ft Jayco Eagle Question

Teamfour wrote:
TT dry weight of 8110 plus 1000 equals 9110 lbs.
Tongue weight should be about 12.5 percent or 1138 lbs. Add 100 lbs for the WDH and you have already subtracted 1238 lbs from your TV's payload. That leaves you 720 lbs of payload for whatever the driver weighs over 150 lbs, your spouse and kids, dog, bikes, firewood, etc. I predict that you will be approaching, if not over, the payload limit. You also need to look at the hitch to see if it can handle 1138 lbs of tongue weight, not to mention what the rear axle weight limit is. As you stated, power-wise you are fine, but IMO you are on the edge of weight limits. Combine that with the short wheelbase and I would say look for another tow vehicle or TT if you want a non-white knuckle experience towing.

I'd say he'll be fine. A few counterpoints- A properly set-up WDH will transfer a significant amount of tongue weight back on to the trailer axles and forward on to the TV front axle. IIRC the 2500 Avalanche has a 6000 lb RGAWR, virtually the same as a 2500 pickup so there should be no issues with overloading the rear axle. The wheelbase is only slightly shorter than a regular cab long bed pickup. A 1500 Avalanche I'd say no way, but a 2500 is a different story.