Towing with 1/2 ton SUV NEED ADVICE
I own a 2011 Yukon, 116" wheelbase, 5.3L, 3.42 ratio, with HD tow package, tow rating of #8,500. I'm looking at buying a TT but am unsure about how much of a trailer my vehicle can safely handle. I am...
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The DW and I selected a 22 ft. to 26 ft. TT because we did not want try to maneuver anything bigger. We rented a 25 ft. and decided it was all we wanted to handle. Also it was also a better fit for my half ton at 5000 lbs. dry weight.
In many cases the floor plan is the major choice, and it is really tempting to add that extra 4 ft. etc. However once you select that, you know what TV you need to pull the load. You also know the cost to get what you want.
You are doing the right thing by thinking through the problem ahead of time. I like to say “Buying and RV is not a race to the finish line.”
In many cases the floor plan is the major choice, and it is really tempting to add that extra 4 ft. etc. However once you select that, you know what TV you need to pull the load. You also know the cost to get what you want.
You are doing the right thing by thinking through the problem ahead of time. I like to say “Buying and RV is not a race to the finish line.”
