Can someone help with trailer braking?

[Derick]

For that much trailer, I would definitely say 3/4 ton minimum.
You mentioned family size, how many do you need to sit in the vehicle?
If you won't be frequently moving the trailer, I would personally just get a gas engine. While the duramax/allison combo is great, the maintenance/parts cost are pretty steep compared to a gas engine. Unless you go new enough to get a warranty.

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This.

I can speak from direct experience on this as many others here can too. It's time to sell the Tahoe and get a 2500 truck or suburban. It's the only way. I thought my 4.7L sequoia would handle my 23 ft camper just fine and really it did. However the longevity of that venture would be short lived I'm sure. While only 23 ft she weighed in at over 5200 lbs. I bought the suburban and it truly is the right vehicle. A half ton, short wheel base suv is the wrong vehicle. You need the extra weight and length to stabilze your load. I felt like I was at the limits pulling about 5300# in my enclosed trailer with my goldwing in it this weekend. But 72 mph, at 2200 rpm and 185 degree trans seems at the low end on seeing this post.

As for the RV salesmen, it's no joke that they will do whatever and say whatever to sell you. They don't care. They don't have to replace your motor or trans. I had another similar discussion with an older couple buying a 3500# travel trailer at about 15 ft.. But they had a Kia minivan. Because the sales guy said it has a 3500# towing capacity they were sold and wouldn't hear otherwise. Ok, fine, let me know what trans shop you like so I can go invest.

 

[TahoeLT10]

Gents, I truly appreciate everyone's feedback. While Silverado 2500 might be a good option, in addition to us potentially moving next year, we don't need a pickup truck. Some suggested a suburban as option. Will I be okay with 2016-2018 burb towing this much weight? I assume I need to ensure the burb has had cooling and towing packages just like my Tahoe.

 

[Larryjb]

Are you set in keeping the trailer? I presume so as it is probably pretty nice inside. If you are prepared to upgrade your truck that would be a good option.

If you want to keep your truck, the Trailmanor would be very easily towed with your current truck. Because of the low profite when collapsed, there is no sway and in general is way easier to tow. I totally understand if you want to keep your current trailer and upgrade the truck instead. I'm just suggesting an option.

 

[TahoeLT10]

Are you set in keeping the trailer? I presume so as it is probably pretty nice inside. If you are prepared to upgrade your truck that would be a good option.

If you want to keep your truck, the Trailmanor would be very easily towed with your current truck. Because of the low profite when collapsed, there is no sway and in general is way easier to tow. I totally understand if you want to keep your current trailer and upgrade the truck instead. I'm just suggesting an option.

It all depends. If. We don't move overseas next year, I will keep it for about 5 years (the trailer that is). If we do move overseas next year, I will have to sell it as well as my Tahoe.

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[Derick]

we don't need a pickup truck.

I think we've established here is that yes, yes you do need a [3/4 ton] truck [suv or pickup].

The 3/4 ton burbs stopped production in 2013, but you might find a yukon xl 2500 up to 2014.

 

[swathdiver]

I think we've established here is that yes, yes you do need a [3/4 ton] truck [suv or pickup].

The 3/4 ton burbs stopped production in 2013, but you might find a yukon xl 2500 up to 2014.

They stopped production in 2013 too; for the public. 2500s and 3500s continued in production for Uncle Sam and some others until about 2018.

 

[TahoeLT10]

Found 2012 Silverado 2500 with 180k miles for 9k. Looking at pictures, where is the receiver and why is there a bumper hitch instead on such a big truck? Damn, and I thought I found what I was looking for...

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[Kathnrich1]

I thought the same that i needed a controller for my 2017 Yukon XL, my boat trailer in fact has an "Inertia" / forward pressure braking system. Simply applying your braking forces the trailer to move forward and apply it's own braking by the hitch head compressing. By any chance check and see if your camper of interest may have one?

 

[avalonandl]

A 3/4 ton Silverado will make the towing Sooooo much easier.

A 3/4 ton Suburban is almost as good.

Any time trans Te

 

[avalonandl]

Somebody removed the receiver on that truck.