Towing question

[schaffer05]

So I just bought a 2017 Tahoe LT 4x4 with max trailering package. When I google what tow capacity is for a Tahoe it shows 6400-6600 (assuming 4x4 is the lower). Then I got to looking at my window sticker and it says GVW rating is 7300, but when I google max trailering tow capacity for a Tahoe it shows 8600.

Im looking to tow a travel trailer from Missouri to South Carolina this summer. It's dry weight is 6300. Obviously I'll be using sway bars and a WDH. I have a tow vehicle I could use that is a dually diesel, but we will have 6 people in the vehicle, so if I can tow it with the Tahoe, that would be ideal. Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are, and if anyone actually has a solid answer to what the real tow capacity is of the Tahoe with max trailering package.




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[PG01]

My 13 is 83 or 8400 so your 86 # is right

 

[swathdiver]

Not likely. Your gross combined weight rating (GCWR) is 14,000 lbs. Your truck's maximum weight is (GVWR) 7,300lbs and that includes hitch weight. Your tire sticker on the door jamb will list your vehicles exact load capacity as it takes into consideration all the options or lack thereof from that particular model's basic weight. Your gross towable weight rating is 8,400lbs for your year and model truck.

So, how much will all six people weigh and what do you reckon is the hitch weight? If you're under 7,300 then you're probably ok. Your luggage and other stuff would likely have go in the trailer to keep the weights balanced properly and within limits.

You also have to consider your tires load capacities. Those 20" tires don't usually carry as much as the smaller ones. AND you'll also have to consider your axle ratings, both front and rear. It is possible to overload the rear axle and or tires.

I'm preparing to tow with mine and took it to the CAT scales at the local truck stop the other day. $11 for the first weigh and $3 for the second. I weighed the truck with a near full tank of gas on one scale and then moved it onto the first and second scale to measure how much weight was riding on each axle. I could have just done the latter but I'm learning. Next time, I'll go back and weigh with all the passengers aboard on both scales and then will have a pretty good idea of what I can haul around comfortably with my 2009 GMC Yukon XL 4X4. I reckon the travel trailer will have to weigh somewhere between 4500-5000lbs dry. Once I get the trailer, I'll measure it by itself and then on all three scales to see how much weight is on each of the truck's axles and on the trailer's axles.

 

[schaffer05]

Not likely. Your gross combined weight rating (GCWR) is 14,000 lbs. Your truck's maximum weight is (GVWR) 7,300lbs and that includes hitch weight. Your tire sticker on the door jamb will list your vehicles exact load capacity as it takes into consideration all the options or lack thereof from that particular model's basic weight. Your gross towable weight rating is 8,400lbs for your year and model truck.

So, how much will all six people weigh and what do you reckon is the hitch weight? If you're under 7,300 then you're probably ok. Your luggage and other stuff would likely have go in the trailer to keep the weights balanced properly and within limits.

You also have to consider your tires load capacities. Those 20" tires don't usually carry as much as the smaller ones. AND you'll also have to consider your axle ratings, both front and rear. It is possible to overload the rear axle and or tires.

I'm preparing to tow with mine and took it to the CAT scales at the local truck stop the other day. $11 for the first weigh and $3 for the second. I weighed the truck with a near full tank of gas on one scale and then moved it onto the first and second scale to measure how much weight was riding on each axle. I could have just done the latter but I'm learning. Next time, I'll go back and weigh with all the passengers aboard on both scales and then will have a pretty good idea of what I can haul around comfortably with my 2009 GMC Yukon XL 4X4. I reckon the travel trailer will have to weigh somewhere between 4500-5000lbs dry. Once I get the trailer, I'll measure it by itself and then on all three scales to see how much weight is on each of the truck's axles and on the trailer's axles.

Yea, my payload is 1689. Kids are all small, 11,11, 6, &7. I'm 200 lbs and wife is 120 so not concerned about payload. The tongue weight should be around 750 or less. I plan to weigh it for the deciding factor, but wanted to know what the actual tow capacity was.

Like I said, it's not something I HAVE to use, so if it is over capacity I won't use it. Just figured for room and comfort, if it's within specs I'll use it.


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[swathdiver]

Well, sounds like you'll be good to go. I was thinking all your passengers were linebackers! Little crum crunchers and their bags of cheetos will likely be easily handled by your Tahoe! Enjoy the journey!

 

[PG01]

Not likely. Your gross combined weight rating (GCWR) is 14,000 lbs. Your truck's maximum weight is (GVWR) 7,300lbs and that includes hitch weight. Your tire sticker on the door jamb will list your vehicles exact load capacity as it takes into consideration all the options or lack thereof from that particular model's basic weight. Your gross towable weight rating is 8,400lbs for your year and model truck.

So, how much will all six people weigh and what do you reckon is the hitch weight? If you're under 7,300 then you're probably ok. Your luggage and other stuff would likely have go in the trailer to keep the weights balanced properly and within limits.

You also have to consider your tires load capacities. Those 20" tires don't usually carry as much as the smaller ones. AND you'll also have to consider your axle ratings, both front and rear. It is possible to overload the rear axle and or tires.

I'm preparing to tow with mine and took it to the CAT scales at the local truck stop the other day. $11 for the first weigh and $3 for the second. I weighed the truck with a near full tank of gas on one scale and then moved it onto the first and second scale to measure how much weight was riding on each axle. I could have just done the latter but I'm learning. Next time, I'll go back and weigh with all the passengers aboard on both scales and then will have a pretty good idea of what I can haul around comfortably with my 2009 GMC Yukon XL 4X4. I reckon the travel trailer will have to weigh somewhere between 4500-5000lbs dry. Once I get the trailer, I'll measure it by itself and then on all three scales to see how much weight is on each of the truck's axles and on the trailer's axles.

My bad, answered with really reading, new mine was in the 7300-7400 range..as i was looking at trailers at and rv show 2 mths ago.... bad info on my part, sorry all

 

[schaffer05]

My bad, answered with really reading, new mine was in the 7300-7400 range..as i was looking at trailers at and rv show 2 mths ago.... bad info on my part, sorry all

Well I found this, so I'd say you're right in the original post. I'm assuming all of the new body style tahoes are considered long wheel base, and the older 2dr body styles are the short wheel base they're referring to? Sorry, pretty new to tahoes. Used to trucks, where it's all on the door jam.




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[PG01]

Here, from camping world.... i knew something sounded wrong.... i was just looking at this stuff a few months ago

 

[PG01]

Not that you want to tow that much but at least you know now.

Btw swb is tahoe/yukon
lwb is suburban/yukon xl