Joshb Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 Im looking to buy a travel trailer and my tow Vehicle will be a 2017 Tahoe with a towing capacity of 6600lbs. The trailer I’m looking at is 24’ and 5100 lbs. What all items/products would you recommend to help with sway, leveling, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Joshb said: The trailer I’m looking at is 24’ and 5100 lbs. What all items/products would you recommend to help with sway, leveling, etc? Is that the loaded weight as it will be when ready to travel or is it the empty weight? If you aren't used the GVWR for the loaded vehicle you will be pushing the maximum when you tow. You need to get a quality equalizer hitch to tow with. Do you want the very best regardless of cost or do you want the best inexpensive equipment? There is a wide range in prices. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshb Posted August 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 The gvwr is 7100 lbs. I guess I would prefer whatever would be the best for towing safely regardless of price. 5100 is dry weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Chance Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 9 minutes ago, Joshb said: The gvwr is 7100 lbs. I guess I would prefer whatever would be the best for towing safely regardless of price. 5100 is dry weight. If the GVWR of the TT is 7,100 lbs., you will be over the capabilities of the Tahoe - especially in the payload area. It's not just what the TV can "tow," it's how much payload the TV has for occupants, fuel, cargo, hitch (and a good weight-distributing hitch weighs around 100 lbs.) and the trailer tongue weight. Rob Quote 2012 F350 CC LB DRW 6.7 2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS, disc brakes, solar, DP windows Full-time since 8/2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshb Posted August 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 17 minutes ago, Second Chance said: If the GVWR of the TT is 7,100 lbs., you will be over the capabilities of the Tahoe - especially in the payload area. It's not just what the TV can "tow," it's how much payload the TV has for occupants, fuel, cargo, hitch (and a good weight-distributing hitch weighs around 100 lbs.) and the trailer tongue weight. Rob I’m sorry that gvwr is for the Tahoe. The 5100 is the dry weight of the trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Chance Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 42 minutes ago, Joshb said: I’m sorry that gvwr is for the Tahoe. The 5100 is the dry weight of the trailer. As previously stated, forget the dry weight of the trailer. Use the GVWR of the trailer (and 10 - 12% of the trailer's GVWR for tongue weight). Look at the door sticker on the Tahoe for payload ("Maximum weight of passengers and cargo not to exceed...), and go from there. Nobody ever hits the road with an empty trailer. Rob Quote 2012 F350 CC LB DRW 6.7 2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS, disc brakes, solar, DP windows Full-time since 8/2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Use this calculator to help you match a travel trailer to your tow vehicle: http://changingears.com/rv-sec-calc-trailer-weight-tt.shtml Quote LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamtracy Posted January 2, 2020 Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 We towed a 24' 4700lb ALJO trailer with our 2004 tahoe. We had a good weight distribution hitch and a sway break. It was a great set up. We used that trailer for 5 years before selling it. Not a single issue with either. Quote 2024 GMC 3500HD DRW Denali Diesel 2019 Keystone Avalanche 396BH USN Retired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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