Can 2017 Buick Enclave AWD with Tow Package Safely Tow 4,460 lb Trailer

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My 2017 Buick Enclave AWD with tow package has a towing capacity of 4500 pounds. The ball has a 6000 pound capacity and 600 pound max tongue weight. Can I tow a 4460 load consisting of a trailer and boat? I will be under the maximum Gross vehicle capacity weight.

asked by: Shawn S

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As long as you are under the trailer tow weight rating of your 2017 Buick Enclave (which you stated was 4,500 lbs) and the max weight rating of your vehicle then you can safely do this. Trailer hitches and hitch balls are rated separately from the vehicle which is why you're seeing higher ratings there.

With all of that being said, you want to make sure you use a brake controller (if the trailer has electric brakes) and a weight distribution system to give you the safest, and most controlled towing setup possible.

For a brake controller I recommend using the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite # RED44FR (which plugs right in with the adapter # RED27FR) instead of a traditional controller because it can be installed virtually anywhere. I currently own a 2010 Chevy Equinox and while the interior is a bit different, I do know that it would be a pain to use the standard "brick" brake controller that would get in the way of precious leg space.

The reason you want to use a weight distribution system is so that your towing setup will remain level and that you have something to help you fight crosswinds and wind from passing vehicles while you're on the highway. I recommend using the Reese Strait-Line # RP66083 with the 2" # A-90 or 2-5/16" # 19286 hitch ball as this gives you one of the best systems on the road. Not only does it do a great job of keeping things level but it also fights trailer sway before it starts instead of trying to make corrections after it starts.

If the trailer is a boat trailer then you'll need to use a system like the Steadi-Flex # RP66559 with one of the hitch balls mentioned above, and the Pole Tongue Adapter # RP58393.

I've attached review videos for both options for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The first thing you want to do is read the instruction manual for your brake controller. Once you have calibrated the device and understand how to make adjustments, it is time to find the best settings based on your vehicle and the trailer you are…

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Answer 2

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 3

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 4

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 5

Hey John, so the correct amount of spring bar tension will be based on the trailer's tongue weight and how it affects the suspension of your Nissan Frontier. Every WD system is a little different but what it comes down to typically is measuring…

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Yes, the best option we can offer you to add fuel capacity is with the DeeZee Truck Bed Auxiliary Tank part #DZ91752X which should fit in the space you have between the cab and 5th wheel hitch no problem as it is only 9" deep. I don't have…

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I got some information from Yakima and included a diagram of the EXO SwingBase #Y34VR, which is the base part for the EXO SwingBase 2 Tier #Y82VR. Though the measurement from the pin hole to the closest edge of the carrier is not included in said…

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