Towing

Tow Vehicle

• 2003 GMC Yukon SLT, 5.3L V8, 285HP
• GVWR: 6,900 lbs
• Curb Weight: 5,050 lbs
• Payload: 1,605 lbs
• Dry Hitch (Pin) Weight: 650lbs max
• Gross Trailer Weight Rate: 7,400
• 3.73 axel ratio

Percentage of Max Towing Capacity Calculation

Yukon Towing Capacity: 7,400 lbs

Less driver and passenger: 300 lbs

Less gear: 400 lbs

Available Towing Capacity: 6,700 lbs

Trailer Weight Empty:  3,690 lbs

Plus Propane: 30 lbs

Plus Generator: 50 lbs

Plus Gear: 200 lbs

Plus Bikes inside: 100 lbs

Net Trailer Weight: 4,070 lbs

Percentage of Towing Capacity = net trailer weight / available towing capacity

Percentage of Towing Capacity = 4,070 / 6,700 = 60%

Weight Distribution System

600 lb Equalizer  sway control hitch (total weight 92lbs)

Utilizing the standard 12" long shank with 9 1/4" drop

Installation Instructions can be found HERE.

Before/After Vehicle Height Measurements

Before Hookup #1

• Rear Wheel Well: 37.5"
• Front Wheel Well: 36"

After Hookup #1

• Rear Wheel Well: 37" (down 1/2")
• Front Wheel Well: 35 3/4" (down 1/4")

Before Hookup #2

• Rear Wheel Well: 37 3/8"
• Front Wheel Well: 35 3/4"

After Hookup #2

• Rear Wheel Well: 36 7/8" (down 1/2")
• Front Wheel Well: 35 5/8"/4" (down 1/8")

Conclusion: more weight is being put on the rear than the front, however at least weight has not been transferred off of the front axel. Could  add 1 or 2 washers to adjust weight forward.

Pictures

Close Up of Hitch and Connections Close Up of Hitch and Connections	Side View Side View	Overhead Shot Overhead Shot	Close Up of Equalizer Bars Close Up of Equalizer Bars
Close Up of Sway Bracket Mount and LP Line Close Up of Sway Bracket Mount and LP Line	Side View Side View

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