Towing Capacity for 2018 Chevy Traverse AWD
Question:
We just purchased a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse AWD with the towing package and are ready to purchase a new trailer. I know the max says 5000 pounds. What’s our true weight limit on what the trailer should weigh in at? Fully loaded? Do we need a weight distribution hitch? Which brake controller do you recommend? I was looking at the redarc.
asked by: David J
Expert Reply:
5,000 lbs appears to be the weight capacity of the 2018 Chevy Traverse if it has the 3.6 liter V6 engine and 1,500 lbs if the engine is the 2.0 4 cylinder. Those figures are the fully loaded capacity that your truck can tow.
If you are going to be at the capacity of vehicle a weight distribution system would be recommended. For that I recommend the Strait Line part # RP66082 which has a tongue weight range of 200-600 lbs and features the best sway control designed to fight sway before it starts. If you need a trailer hitch too you'd want the Curt part # CU29FR or the etrailer # e56YR and you'd be set too.
For a brake controller I would recommend the Redarc Tow Pro Elite part # 331-EBRH-ACCV2. This is one of our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes. This controller also has a very small knob that installs on the dash instead of much bigger controllers.
For wiring you will need to start with a 4-way (if you do not have one). For that you would want the # C56394.
From there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. For that you will want the Brake Controller Install Kit and 7-Way Adapter part # ETBC7. I attached installation instructions and an install video for this product as well.
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