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Old 05-14-2012, 07:55 AM   #1
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Towing with a Tahoe Hybrid

We are looking at both a 2008 Tahoe Hybrid (4WD) and a 2013 Summerland 2600TB this week.....will they be a good match?
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Old 05-14-2012, 08:04 AM   #2
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Check the tow rating of the Tahoe .... hybrids are much heavier than standard vehicles and should reduce tow rating considerably. JM2¢, Hank ......... below is a quote from a review of the Tahoe hybrid :
Maximum towing capacity of 6,200 pounds for the two-wheel-drive Tahoe Hybrid and 6,000 pounds for the four-wheel-drive version falls short of the conventional Tahoe’s 8,200-pound maximum .... the Sumerland has a GVW of 7545 ... consider the math and safety.
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Old 05-14-2012, 09:26 AM   #3
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We are looking at both a 2008 Tahoe Hybrid (4WD) and a 2013 Summerland 2600TB this week.....will they be a good match?
I looked up the 2006TB's spec for you. Dry Weight is 4,712# and Carrying Capacity is 2833. Add them together and the GVWR of the trailer is 7,545#.

I also looked up your truck for you. Could not find the Trailer Life 2008 guide so I looked at the 2009 one. The 4WD Tahoe Hybrid is rated for a max trailer of 6,000#. The guide didn't include payload or other numbers.

But just based on these numbers, it's a terrible match.

To do this right, you need all the specs for the truck to include GVWR, GCWR, max payload, max load per axle, and max trailer weight. You also need the specs for the trailer to include dry weight, carrying capacity, GVWR, and tongue weight.

Traditionally, Tahoes have been rated to tow no more than trailers in the 5,500# GVWR class. If you go to anything heavier, you're immediately overloading the rear axle and the tires just based on tongue weight.

However, that trailer could be pulled very well by any number of 1/2 ton pickups if properly properly equipped. You have to look at the specs for the truck to include 2wd or 4wd, engine, body style, bed length, and more to be sure that the GCWR, payload, and tongue weight are good for the trailer.

General rule of thumb is that you should tow no more that 80-90% of the truck's capacity. There are some if's, and's, and but's to that, but for inexperienced or first time trailer folks, the 80% rule is your best guide.
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NICELY PUT STEVE!!!!
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Old 05-14-2012, 11:40 AM   #5
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midwestmom,

Hankpage & Steve gave you excellent info & sound advice!

As you can see, you'll need a lot more info about a vehicle before you can decide if it's a
good match for a certain trailer.

Given the fact that there's limited info available (online) for the Tahoe, you'll need to locate
some "necessary" weights & numbers before shopping for a more suitable trailer.

On the vehicle: find the cargo/load capacity info sticker... located on the driver's side door frame
or door jam area. Ours (also a Chevy) is white with yellow highlights: "Tire & Load Information".

In small print (right above the tire info) the sticker should state:

"The combined weight of OCCUPANTS AND CARGO should never exceed ____ lbs/kg."

That's your "payload capacity" for that specific vehicle, including any factory options/packages.

There's probably also a maximum loaded 'tongue weight limit' (using a weight distributing hitch)...
stamped on/near the trailer hitch receiver, and that's also very important to know before choosing a
trailer. It's possible that vehicle may not be designed for more than 500-600 lbs of loaded tongue
weight... and if that's the case, your trailer choices will be far more limited.

The "maximum trailer weight" rating & GCWR (gross combined weight rating) are in the Owners Manual.
2008 Tahoe... chart on page 4-53
http://www.extendedgmwarranty.com/ow...olet-Tahoe.pdf

If you've decided on the Summerland 2600TB... then, shop for an SUV with appropriate ratings... OR,
as Steve said (in part): "that trailer could be pulled very well by any number of 1/2 ton pickups if properly equipped."


Good luck with your decision.
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