Brand new Roo 233S - Page 3

67hvymtl · 10-04-2016, 08:37 AM

I tow my 2016 233S with a 2015 Chevy Traverse with a 5200 lb. towing capacity factory. The dry weight of my camper is 4545 lbs. Yes that is dry weight, but even filled I'm good. You can definitely tell the camper is behind you, but it's good

rockfordroo · 10-04-2016, 09:53 AM

Glad you're happy, I sure wasn't. I pulled a Roo 19 with a Traverse for one season and was NOT happy. I bought a 1/2 ton P/U and was a much happier camper.

The Traverse ran in 4th gear all the time, 3100 rpm, 60 mph on the flats. Any increase in slope dropped it into 3rd gear. It would rarely go into 5th and never into 6th. No thanks.

I'm in the midwest. I shuddered to think of towing in anything "mountainous."

67hvymtl · 10-04-2016, 11:50 AM

Did you have the factory towing package on your Traverse?

I don't have an issue with it not shifting properly.

I just press the trailer button and go

**bikendan** · 10-04-2016, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 67hvymtl

I tow my 2016 233S with a 2015 Chevy Traverse with a 5200 lb. towing capacity factory. The dry weight of my camper is 4545 lbs. Yes that is dry weight, but even filled I'm good. You can definitely tell the camper is behind you, but it's good

Well, my sister has a Traverse and I would NEVER tow my 23SS with it.
But driving out west is way different than New Jersey.
We have to deal with the Sierras, Cascades and Siskiyou mountain ranges.

A Traverse pulling a 233S wouldn't last long out here.

67hvymtl · 10-04-2016, 02:33 PM

I understand it all depends on the terrain and what part of the country you are in.

rockfordroo · 10-04-2016, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 67hvymtl

Did you have the factory towing package on your Traverse?

I don't have an issue with it not shifting properly.

I just press the trailer button and go

Yes.

Tizzards · 10-04-2016, 10:56 PM

I tow my 2016 233S with a Nissan Armada... tows like a dream.
I have a friend that tows with a traverse with a tow package, his TT is 4200 dry weight. He has issues and will be upgrading his TV soon.
All this being said, we are in Alberta Canada and 90% of our trips are into the mountains [emoji12]
If you feel comfortable and safe, that's is all that matters

babs323 · 10-11-2016, 10:58 AM

I also just purchased a 2017 Roo 233s from an RV show. My tow vehicle is a 2013 Chevy Suburban LTZ. I just assumed it would be strong enough to tow the Roo. The truck does have the factory tow package installed. Any thoughts on if my vehicle is strong enough? I'd hate to blow the tranny. Thanks

rsdata · 10-11-2016, 11:05 AM

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Any thoughts on if my vehicle is strong enough? I'd hate to blow the tranny. Thanks

Depending on when you last had your tranny inspected, or the fluid changed or flushed, you may want to do that. Heat is the enemy of a transmission. Bright red fluid going in changes to brownish-red and smells burnt when you overheat the transmission. I put an additional transmission temp gauge from GlowShift gauges to monitor my tranny temps in my previous tow vehicle and 20,000 towing miles later all is good with the transmission.

**bikendan** · 10-11-2016, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by babs323

I also just purchased a 2017 Roo 233s from an RV show. My tow vehicle is a 2013 Chevy Suburban LTZ. I just assumed it would be strong enough to tow the Roo. The truck does have the factory tow package installed. Any thoughts on if my vehicle is strong enough? I'd hate to blow the tranny. Thanks

You should be fine.

But the LTZ will have the lowest payload because of all the bling.
What does the drivers door yellow sticker say the payload capacity is?

TT233S · 10-11-2016, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 67hvymtl

I tow my 2016 233S with a 2015 Chevy Traverse with a 5200 lb. towing capacity factory. The dry weight of my camper is 4545 lbs. Yes that is dry weight, but even filled I'm good. You can definitely tell the camper is behind you, but it's good

The towing Capacity doesn't matter as much as the payload of it, with that said what your payload?

If you don't know where it's at, it's the yellow stick in your door jam!!!!!

Please post it

rockfordroo · 10-11-2016, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 67hvymtl

I tow my 2016 233S with a 2015 Chevy Traverse with a 5200 lb. towing capacity factory. The dry weight of my camper is 4545 lbs. Yes that is dry weight, but even filled I'm good. You can definitely tell the camper is behind you, but it's good

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Originally Posted by TT233S

The towing Capacity doesn't matter as much as the payload of it, with that said what your payload?

If you don't know where it's at, it's the yellow stick in your door jam!!!!!

Please post it

My FWD Traverse payload is 1598lbs. His will be even less if it's AWD. Since it's a 3-bed TT, I'm assuming he's got at least 3 people besides himself, plus their gear.

I'm pretty sure he's overweight on payload.

thomsonr · 10-11-2016, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 67hvymtl

I tow my 2016 233S with a 2015 Chevy Traverse with a 5200 lb. towing capacity factory. The dry weight of my camper is 4545 lbs. Yes that is dry weight, but even filled I'm good. You can definitely tell the camper is behind you, but it's good

The weight police are coming to get you.

I tow a 21SS with an Acadia rated at 5200 also. Performance is good but extremely hilly 4 lane highways are a problem, I do have to slow down.

Would I prefer a better tow vehicle? Yes, but the Acadia is all I have for now. I'd actually consider towing a bit more as performance isn't that bad. I've been behind many bigger trailers with better tow vehicles that can't seem to keep posted highway speed.

TT233S · 10-13-2016, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rockfordroo

My FWD Traverse payload is 1598lbs. His will be even less if it's AWD. Since it's a 3-bed TT, I'm assuming he's got at least 3 people besides himself, plus their gear.

I'm pretty sure he's overweight on payload.

That's not to bad at all...........I did go and read some post at a Traverse forum and some posts were talking about the hitch only being able to handle 600# of tongue weight even with a WDH......which would push the limits of a 233S!!!!!

rockfordroo · 10-13-2016, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TT233S

That's not to bad at all...........I did go and read some post at a Traverse forum and some posts were talking about the hitch only being able to handle 600# of tongue weight even with a WDH......which would push the limits of a 233S!!!!!

There's a guy on the Traverse forum who claims he pulled a 28 ft Airstream to Alaska.

Rather him than me.

jking46 · 10-14-2016, 05:27 AM

Some people push the envelope. Some people rip the envelope to shreds. To quote a wise man.." you can't fix stupid "

67hvymtl · 10-17-2016, 04:29 PM

From where the dealer is, to where the campground is where my 233S stays all the time is a matter of a 4 mile drive on flat level roadway.

LinandLen · 10-17-2016, 05:00 PM

We're looking at possibly purchasing a Dodge Durango with a 5.7L HEMI® V8 Engine. The tow rating is 7200 lbs. Would this be a strong enough vehicle to tow a 231KSS or should we look for a truck with a larger towing capacity?

**bikendan** · 10-17-2016, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 67hvymtl

From where the dealer is, to where the campground is where my 233S stays all the time is a matter of a 4 mile drive on flat level roadway.

You have to realize that this scenario is in the vast minority.
If you had informed us of this, most of us wouldn't have any issues with your combo.

jking46 · 10-17-2016, 05:20 PM

Tow rating is only part of the equation. What is your payload rating, found on the door of the tv? That is the maximum weight that can be carried inside the Durango. That includes passengers, cargo and the tongue weight of the camper. If that total is less than the payload rating, you're good.

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