New Travel Trailer Purchase - 3 models in mind

Great point on payload. I've always focused on GVWR. We've had this 2006 Yukon XL for 10 years, and have towed an enclosed car trailer, which would be similar to a 24-26' travel trailer. Max GVWR is 8,600lbs and max payload is 1,731lbs.

Roadtrek is 6,500lbs GVWR with a dry hitch weight of 650lbs.
Starcraft 26BHS is 6,250lbs GVWR. No sure on hitch weight. Assuming, both are similar.

I would not tow anything above 7,500lbs. Don't like being close to the max GVWR of the vehicle.

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