Tow question for new member
2003 Tahoe z71 4wd with tow package. 1750 payload 7400 towing capacity. 1000 tongue wt with wdh. 2016 coachman Catalina 273bh. 4800 dry wt, 540 tongue wt. Am I ok here? Advice?
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As mentioned, a 4800lb dry trailer weight can easily be 6k lbs. and the loaded tw can range from 12-15%, which would be 720lbs-900lbs depending on what THAT trailer likes for a safe, stable tow. So using only 10% of the gvwr may not be a close enough estimate to actual to base a purchase decision on. Add about 100lbs for the wd hitch also toward your total payload.
Does your Tahoe have a round tube hitch? If so, consider replacing it with a nice, square tube hitch. The factory hitches (any round tube style) can twist when using a wd hitch, making it harder to get the hitch adjusted right.
What is the total normal passenger weight, and about how much cargo will you have in the Tahoe? Is the 1750lbs per the yellow sticker in the drivers door jamb of YOUR Tahoe, or from the listed "brochure" payload?
Does your Tahoe have a round tube hitch? If so, consider replacing it with a nice, square tube hitch. The factory hitches (any round tube style) can twist when using a wd hitch, making it harder to get the hitch adjusted right.
What is the total normal passenger weight, and about how much cargo will you have in the Tahoe? Is the 1750lbs per the yellow sticker in the drivers door jamb of YOUR Tahoe, or from the listed "brochure" payload?
