Can a Yukon Denali pull a travel trailer?
As others have said, the 6.2 is a great motor. But the weak link is the rear axle. You’ll be overloading it, even with weight distribution, if you go much above 6500 lbs or so in trailer weight. So, bottom line, yes, the truck will pull a travel trailer very well. You want a trailer that’s no more than about 5,000-5,500 dry.
How big is a travel trailer for a GMC Yukon?
Bottom line–we have purcharsed a travel trailer with a fullly loaded weight of a bit under 7000 lbs, and will this Yukon work with this size trailer. We will do a bit a traveling in the Colorado mountains, but no off-road excursions.
What is the towing capacity of a Yukon?
If you purchased the flex fuel Yukon your max towing rating is 6400LBS. If you have regular gas and not flex fuel then it is 6500 LBS towing capacity. Trailering capacity may be limited by tow vehicle ability to carry trailer tongue weight.
What’s the wheel ratio of a GMC Yukon?
The dealer said that the real wheel ratio was 3.42 (or something like that) and I thought (perhaps incorrectly!) that with the tow package the rear wheel ratio was automatically 3.73. Bottom line–we have purcharsed a travel trailer with a fullly loaded weight of a bit under 7000 lbs, and will this Yukon work with this size trailer.
When does the 2000 GMC Yukon come out?
An 8,800-pound trailer-towing package is optional. The 2000 Yukon is scheduled to reach GMC showrooms by early December. The Yukon lineup parallels the Tahoe’s, but GMC also offers the Denali as a lavishly furnished luxury model.
Bottom line–we have purcharsed a travel trailer with a fullly loaded weight of a bit under 7000 lbs, and will this Yukon work with this size trailer. We will do a bit a traveling in the Colorado mountains, but no off-road excursions.
What’s the difference between GMC Yukon and Yukon XL?
Changing the name to Yukon XL allows GMC to position it as a larger companion to the Yukon, a full-size SUV. The Yukon XL is the same vehicle as the Chevrolet Suburban, which also is new this year, except for GMC styling touches at the front and rear and interior trim differences.
If you purchased the flex fuel Yukon your max towing rating is 6400LBS. If you have regular gas and not flex fuel then it is 6500 LBS towing capacity. Trailering capacity may be limited by tow vehicle ability to carry trailer tongue weight.