Towing help with Grey Wolf 26BH

[ksg]

Hi all, I'm pretty much a newbie on this forum. I did quite a bit of searching here as there's a lot of great information, but still need some specific feedback on towing a travel trailer.

We are looking at getting a 26' travel trailer (Grey Wolf 26BH). This one we are looking at is about 4100# dry with a 7400# GVW.

We have a 2000 1500 Suburban (5.3L V8) with factory tow package, Prodigy controller, and of course, sway/distribution bars. Would anyone see any issues w/ this trailer and set up while running around down here in So Cal?

The owner's manual states 7800#, but looking for folks and their feedback that tow close to the 8000# and if there were any issues w/ the Suburbans (on hills, over heating, brake issues, etc).

Also, anyone out there have the 26BH or 22BH, if so, open to any thoughts.

Thanks in advance for any feedback!

[Wisconsin Camper]

Our 2005 Yukon XL tows our trailer fine. ( 8317ss )

Dry I believe it weighs around 6600#, and with the fresh water tank full and gear we're weighing around 7200#.

I don't think you'll have any problems with your setup.

Happy camping!

[ksg]

Thank you for your feedback- I appreciate it!

[plucas7]

9/7/2010
Just bought a 26BH and picked it up almost 2 hours from home on Saturday. Brand new to this, never towed anything. I have a 2002 Chevy Avalanche, only a 1/2 ton truck; towed the trailer just fine, including going up a very steep mountain. I had weight distribution and a sway bar installed for my own piece of mind. Also get a good brake controller, I have a Prodigy P2. I had a lot of trouble learning how to back the trailer up, but that will come with practice. I went to a church parking lot to practice before going home.

Paul