Tahoe Travel Trailer

[Rayvas76]

2017 Tahoe LS with towing package sans the integrated trailer brake controller. I have one installed and wanted to get advice.

I’ve been looking at the Apex Nano 208bhs and wanted feedback/advice is this is something that will be easy to tow.

Family is me (225 lbs), wife, 150 and kid, 100. No pet and no real gear to speak of like kayaks etc. we are chill when we camp and are not too adventurous.

I’m going to upgrade to a new Suburban 3.0 when the time is right.

Thanks and appreciate the advice!

 

[GMCChevy]

The tow package comes with the integrated brake controller, they all come standard with the hitch. Googling that trailer its 6,000lb total weight so that's a few hundred pounds lower then your max towing capacity.
It should do the job ok and you can always look at different suspension, hitch setup etc. If its an issue.

 

[Rayvas76]

The tow package comes with the integrated brake controller, they all come standard with the hitch. Googling that trailer its 6,000lb total weight so that's a few hundred pounds lower then your max towing capacity.
It should do the job ok and you can always look at different suspension, hitch setup etc. If its an issue.

Thanks for the input. Oddly enough, I distinctly remember having to install a brake controller as the LS model that I own does not have it.

I’ve looked up the VIN and information and it’s showing the tow package sans the controller.

I guess I should have asked specifically for those who have towed similar rigs if their Tahoe performed brilliantly.

I rented a 26 ft Shasta and it felt like when I was being passed by semis that I was being sucked in. I kept it at 55mph the whole way as I just didn’t feel comfortable.

Admittedly it was also my first time towing…

 

[MobileHomie]

Towing a camp trailer is a different experience for sure. Your Tahoe, like my Yukon, are the shorter wheelbase models and that will have an effect on trailer handling. The larger the towing vehicle in relation to the towed, the easier it gets. You will feel the effects of big trucks passing no matter what you drive, having a trailer amplifies that. Weight distribution and anti sway hitches work wonders!

 

[Rayvas76]

Towing a camp trailer is a different experience for sure. Your Tahoe, like my Yukon, are the shorter wheelbase models and that will have an effect on trailer handling. The larger the towing vehicle in relation to the towed, the easier it gets. You will feel the effects of big trucks passing no matter what you drive, having a trailer amplifies that. Weight distribution and anti sway hitches work wonders!

Thank you for your reply and perspective!