I have a 2010 FWD GMC Acadia w/ factory installed towing package rated for 5200#. A dealer has got me considering buying a 24ft Passport Ultra Lite wi a factory weight 4100#. He is saying that 1000# buffer for loading is common and normally not reached. He says the TV shouldn't have any issues towing in any conditions. If I buy this my first trip is Chicago to Seattle. Any feedback on either the TT and TV match or the trip?
FWIW... We've got the same vehicle (but AWD), and I've towed about #4000 (enclosed 12' trailer with a couple bikes, gear, etc) and it was about all the car could handle. The Acadia is a heavy vehicle and the V6 just isn't enough to handle what you're looking at towing. That and gas mileage SUUUUUUCKS!!!! If you're towing that camper you're not leaving yourself much left over in payload and residual weight.
IMHO front wheel drive vehicles are not made for towing. Been there done that and learned my lesson.
It's typical for a salesman to sell you and he is going to tell you anything to make the sale. Also been there done that and it won't happen again.
If you go ahead you will find out fairly quickly that the the weights quoted are not going to be reality, by the time you load the camper, add all the stuff your going to put in the TV, people pets etc. You will probably be well over your TVs capacity.
