Towing with a Traverse

[papa and gram]

Does anyone tow their A-Frame with a Chevy Traverse? Thinking about retiring the Tahoe. We don't want a truck so we are thinking about a Traverse.

[Kendawwwg]

2017 Chevrolet Traverse/Towing capacity
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2,000 lbs
MPG: 15 city / 22 highway
Curb weight: 4,713 to 4,956 lbs

Sorry I would say no

[mickrock]

Cherokee towing and off-roading

The Cherokee is rated to tow up to 4,500 pounds. Coupled with its off-road ability, that makes it the only Swiss Army knife in the crossover-SUV drawer.

Although, I am happy with my Grand Caravan, which does everything just fine.

[bensinc]

Originally Posted by Kendawwwg

2017 Chevrolet Traverse/Towing capacity
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2,000 lbs

This page says 5,200 lbs: 2017 Traverse: Mid-Size SUV Crossover | Chevrolet

It also says, "when properly equipped," so maybe there's a towing package that lets you do over that 2,000 lbs.

I pull my A122BH with a Pathfinder, which is car-based and very comfy to drive around with or without the camper. It pulls well!

[KMP44]

Originally Posted by bensinc

This page says 5,200 lbs: 2017 Traverse: Mid-Size SUV Crossover | Chevrolet

It also says, "when properly equipped," so maybe there's a towing package that lets you do over that 2,000 lbs.

Correct. Make sure you have the factory tow package if you go with a Traverse. Looking at one now for my mother's 3,500 lb trailer. Its a nice tow vehicle for smaller campers "when properly equipped." Just watch the tongue weight vs the payload of the vehicle.

[packrat48]

When dd got traverse I was surprised to find cargo capacity of over 1700 lbs that's more than most half ton trucks. don't know trailer towing capacity for her vehicle

[Kimber45]

Have to buy the right traverse. They have a "tow" package that ups the rating. I have friends that tow about a 22 foot ultra light with theirs. Don't know the weight, but I know they specifically bought a traverse with the right package and higher rating. Research before buying.

[pmgleason]

We tow a 2015 A122BH with our 2016 Traverse. The Traverse has the tow package and is rated for 5500 lbs. Tows like a charm. Never had a problem.

[Eagle-751]

I have a 2014 AWD Traverse with the tow package, I have only towed my utility trailer, and my cargo trailer. There is no way I could pull my camper with it.
When towing my trailers I've never had any issues at all. Never felt any difference in it at all.
Good luck.

[Jerheye]

Originally Posted by papa and gram

Does anyone tow their A-Frame with a Chevy Traverse? Thinking about retiring the Tahoe. We don't want a truck so we are thinking about a Traverse.

I had an acadia awd brother to the traverse with tow package I pulled a 23 foot hybrid with it I never had a problem.

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by Jerheye

I had an acadia awd brother to the traverse with tow package I pulled a 23 foot hybrid with it I never had a problem.

Did you ever tow it over mountains, like the Rockies or Sierras?

[Jerheye]

Originally Posted by bikendan

Did you ever tow it over mountains, like the Rockies or Sierras?

No jjust some small hills. Also had a wd hitch and a. Sway bar.

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by Jerheye

No jjust some small hills. Also had a wd hitch and a. Sway bar.

My sister has a Traverse and I can state that the Traverse would have had issues towing that trailer in real mountains.

[Jerheye]

Originally Posted by bikendan

My sister has a Traverse and I can state that the Traverse would have had issues towing that trailer in real mountains.

Yes probably. Simce then Ive been through two bigger trailers 3 diffrent tvs a suburban which I found out had the same capacity of the acadia another suburban with a better rearend a yukon with the 6.2 engine and finally I hope a 2012 F250 king ranch gas with just 45k on it.

[dmr]

I towed a Micro-lite 19RK about 4,000 lbs loaded with a 2016 Traverse awd with tow package and for the most part is towed very good. A little hesitation a some large mountain climbs. Only about 10 mpg. Its does have a longer wheelbase then Tahoe, never felt unsafe.