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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I have a 2001 Chevy Tahoe with the 5.3L (Tow rating in 7900) to tow my 2004 KZ Frontier 2905 (29ft long). The KZ has 5500LB Dry Weight and a 7000 Gross Weight.
Gross weight is the MOST the trailer is rated to carry, not it's real towing rate. Figure a family of 5 adds 1000lbs to the dry weight, so I tow about 6500lbs.
I have a great anti-sway and weight distribution hitch (Reese with sway control) and I am not breaking any land speed records, but it tows great. Slow up steep hills, but very little sway, even with 18 wheels passing.
Joe
Gross weight is the MOST the trailer is rated to carry, not it's real towing rate. Figure a family of 5 adds 1000lbs to the dry weight, so I tow about 6500lbs.
I have a great anti-sway and weight distribution hitch (Reese with sway control) and I am not breaking any land speed records, but it tows great. Slow up steep hills, but very little sway, even with 18 wheels passing.
Joe
