Anybody who remembers way back when I was comparing the TB to the Yukon. Please don't add insult to injury. I'm already regretting getting rid of both.
Long story short. If we were in stocks, we would have cashed out at the right time. We got rid of our Yukon just before the gas prices dropped in favor of something more economical.
We/I want something with a real towing capacity. I didn't do my homework and now we are stuck with an SUV thats max tow capacity is 3500lbs. When I went to look at travel trailers, and even a lot of pop-ups. they seem to be on the max side- not including passengers and cargo.
I'm now searching for a TB (again), Yukon (again) or other truck (like Silverado (09 Hybrid caught my eye) for future towing 5th wheel?), something that can haul when needed but not drink fuel so bad as to make us homeless.
I liked both our Yukon and EXT TB for slightly different reasons but ultimately towing/hauling. When we needed to. I didn't have to think if it was capable.
I found and like THIS travel trailer which states 'dry weight' is 4515lbs. I searched a few other sites and found the same. I didn't see any numbers saying they were GVWR.
Using the trailer above;
Trailer- 4515
Passengers- ~700 (2 adults, max 4 kids)
Cargo- ??-
I was reading with the TB, the max is upto 6300 when properly equipped and proper gearing. That still only leaves 1000lbs at best for cargo and water/waste if we use it. On paper, to me, that seems a little too close for comfort.
For a TB, I only want the v8 but for the right truck/price, I don't think it would be a deal breaker (unless it can't haul it). I know the Yukon we had wouldn't have had a problem towing this and really regret getting rid of it now.
Any advice or opinions on which is better?
Thanks,
Outlaw
Long story short. If we were in stocks, we would have cashed out at the right time. We got rid of our Yukon just before the gas prices dropped in favor of something more economical.
We/I want something with a real towing capacity. I didn't do my homework and now we are stuck with an SUV thats max tow capacity is 3500lbs. When I went to look at travel trailers, and even a lot of pop-ups. they seem to be on the max side- not including passengers and cargo.
I'm now searching for a TB (again), Yukon (again) or other truck (like Silverado (09 Hybrid caught my eye) for future towing 5th wheel?), something that can haul when needed but not drink fuel so bad as to make us homeless.
I liked both our Yukon and EXT TB for slightly different reasons but ultimately towing/hauling. When we needed to. I didn't have to think if it was capable.
I found and like THIS travel trailer which states 'dry weight' is 4515lbs. I searched a few other sites and found the same. I didn't see any numbers saying they were GVWR.
Using the trailer above;
Trailer- 4515
Passengers- ~700 (2 adults, max 4 kids)
Cargo- ??-
I was reading with the TB, the max is upto 6300 when properly equipped and proper gearing. That still only leaves 1000lbs at best for cargo and water/waste if we use it. On paper, to me, that seems a little too close for comfort.
For a TB, I only want the v8 but for the right truck/price, I don't think it would be a deal breaker (unless it can't haul it). I know the Yukon we had wouldn't have had a problem towing this and really regret getting rid of it now.
Any advice or opinions on which is better?
Thanks,
Outlaw