Can I tow this trailer with this Tahoe?

[mike4951]

What do you think of towing this trailer:

Evergreen Ascend 231RKB
http://www.goevergreenrv.com/page/180/A231RKB
GVWR: 5495
Dry Weight: 3950
Dry Tongue Weight: 363
Overall Length: 26'3

With this tow vehicle
2010 Chevy Tahoe LS 2WD
Axle: GU6 - REAR AXLE, 3.42 RATIO
Trailering Pkg: K5L - TRAILERING PACKAGE, HEAVY-DUTY includes KNP external transmission oil cooler and KC4 engine oil cooler, provides increased trailering capabilities Includes GU6 3.42 rear axle ratio
Max Trailer Wt: 8400
Max Trailer Tongue Wt: 1000
GVWR: 7100
Max Payload 1733
Axle Capacity Fr: 3200
Axle Capacity Rear: 4100
Tires: P265/70R17
Third row seats that came with it have been removed. They must weight ~75 lbs. Maybe more

I am looking for trailers that I can tow safely with this vehicle. I'm aware that Tahoe's are not the best tow vehicles. Please comment and/or offer alternative TTs.

[APT]

Good combo. Approved by card carrying member of the weight police. Get a WDH with integrated sway control like Equal-i-zer 4-pt or Reese Strait Line. While all "equalizers" attempt to do the same thing, they do not all have the same effectiveness.

[goukcats]

Previously towed a Cougar X-Lite with a 2006 Tahoe 4X4. Added an equalizer w/anti-sway bar, brake controler, & CIPA mirrors. My RV was a little longer & approx 700 more weight. I didn't push it in the mtns (w/the 342) but it did ok.

Your combo should be pretty good. Just control your speed going down the mtns because the Tahoe wheelbase is short.

[rdrector]

Towed with a Tahoe about same weights several years ago. It did ok, only complaint I have is the 3.42 gears. If it had a 3.73 I think it would have made for a really nice tow vehicle within weights. It really could have used that little extra when starting out on hills.

Only reason I got rid of it at the time though was I didn't want to ruin the enterior with the camping gear.

[Road_Ruler]

I agree, Tahoe's are not the best tow vehicles but will work for you if you set it up right.

For that size of trailer and for the sake of stability suggest you consider a higher end hitching system like the Hensley or Pro Pride connection systems.

Also be sure to upgrade the weak factory GM receiver if it has not already been done.

[MartyMoose]

You won't even know it's back there. Pulled a 6k (empty) 26ft on a few long trips. Of course, your hitch setup needs to be correct.
I tow with a Yukon XL and I don't notice the difference in the wheelbase.

[Bears_Den]

I use to tow with a Tahoe and had no problems. Plenty of power and cargo space, as stated just don't overload the Tahoe when towing. I had an Equalizer WDH setup on mine. I now tow with an F150 and the longer wheel base does make a difference but as I stated the Tahoe did fine.

[donn0128]

Pick your choice of equalizers. Pretty much all do the same

[mike4951]

Mirror extensions and trailer brake controller, of course

[mike4951]

Thanks Don. What anti-sway would you recommend? Any other Tahoe upgrades necessary?

[downtheroad]

Good combination...just watch the payload by not overloading with Tahoe with people and gear.

[donn0128]

Should pull great as long as you don't have the Tahoe loaded to the max too.