Chevy Traverse and Rockwood Roo 23ss
We just sold our pop up and bought a nice 2009 Rockwood Roo 23SS. Our Chevy Traverse has a tow package, distribution hitch and a brake control. We were hoping that this may be enough to pull our hybri...
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Here are the specs I found on that trailer:
Dry Weight 4108lbs
GVWR 5979lbs
Cargo Capacity 1833lbs
Hitch Weight 509lbs
Axle Weight 3599lbs
Exterior Height 9.33'
Exterior Length 24.50'
Exterior Width 8.00'
Interior Height 6.50'
Fresh Water
Black Water
Gray Water 37gal
30gal
30gal
Awning Size 17'
You will likely be over on tongue weight after and your towing capacity. Adding propane, batteries and options will put you over tongue weight for sure, and even adding clothes, some food, drinks and cooking and eating supplies will put you around 5K.
I pulled a smaller trailer with a 2011 Ford Explorer and it was not fun, just upgraded to a 2013 F150 and it is a breeze. You will be straining the engine and transmission on longer trips, especially if their are hills and also if you have any serious stop and go traffic. You may actually be over the allowed GWVR of truck and trailer with that combo and could be susceptible to serious transmission and axle problems.
That is a big trailer to tow behind a mid sized unibody SUV.
You will likely find yourself upgrading the tow vehicle after a couple trips.
Just my two cents for what it is worth.
Dry Weight 4108lbs
GVWR 5979lbs
Cargo Capacity 1833lbs
Hitch Weight 509lbs
Axle Weight 3599lbs
Exterior Height 9.33'
Exterior Length 24.50'
Exterior Width 8.00'
Interior Height 6.50'
Fresh Water
Black Water
Gray Water 37gal
30gal
30gal
Awning Size 17'
You will likely be over on tongue weight after and your towing capacity. Adding propane, batteries and options will put you over tongue weight for sure, and even adding clothes, some food, drinks and cooking and eating supplies will put you around 5K.
I pulled a smaller trailer with a 2011 Ford Explorer and it was not fun, just upgraded to a 2013 F150 and it is a breeze. You will be straining the engine and transmission on longer trips, especially if their are hills and also if you have any serious stop and go traffic. You may actually be over the allowed GWVR of truck and trailer with that combo and could be susceptible to serious transmission and axle problems.
That is a big trailer to tow behind a mid sized unibody SUV.
You will likely find yourself upgrading the tow vehicle after a couple trips.
Just my two cents for what it is worth.
