autoarcheologist
Active Member
We put over 12000 miles on a 2004 Tahoe and 6000 lb trailer. Having a properly set up WD hitch will be key and good trailer brakes that are properly dialed in.
Frankly I think most tow ratings are black magic and marketing. But a few aren't. Like tire load ratings, and axle load ratings. These are rear world, measurable data points.
I'm worried about your tongue weight. I'm assuming it will be over 1000 lbs. Plus 1000 lbs of people. Can it handle 2000 lbs? You might want to consider a lighter trailer. But see if you can get a rear tongue weight from a dealer. Not the BS marketing spec weight, but actual weight with a battery, full propane tanks, stuff inside, etc.
Good luck! Once dialed in our Tahoe towed like a dream, we could forget it was back there. A newer Expy should be even better. Just watch those axle and tire ratings.
Frankly I think most tow ratings are black magic and marketing. But a few aren't. Like tire load ratings, and axle load ratings. These are rear world, measurable data points.
I'm worried about your tongue weight. I'm assuming it will be over 1000 lbs. Plus 1000 lbs of people. Can it handle 2000 lbs? You might want to consider a lighter trailer. But see if you can get a rear tongue weight from a dealer. Not the BS marketing spec weight, but actual weight with a battery, full propane tanks, stuff inside, etc.
Good luck! Once dialed in our Tahoe towed like a dream, we could forget it was back there. A newer Expy should be even better. Just watch those axle and tire ratings.