Where To Find Towing Capacities for 2016 Chevy Traverse and Recommended Weight Distribution System

Question:

Hi. Question for you. I have a 2016 chevy Traverse. We have the factory towing package. We are looking into buying a camper that has a GVWR of 4950. We are a family of 5. We probably will only put about 600 pounds in trailer. Dry weight of trailer is 4205. Our family is about 700 pounds in the car. I plan on getting WDH with trailer. Am I over weight capacity for towing? Do I need to add the people to the dry weight total? Thanks for your help in advance

asked by: ALEX R

Expert Reply:

The owner's manual is the best resource to use for capacities so that is where I suggest checking first. There will be capacities for towing such as gross trailer weight and tongue weight as well as capacities for cargo such as gross vehicle weight rating. I cannot comment on specifics as it's different for each vehicle depending on options.

In regards to a weight distribution system, this would really be a must. I recommend the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System part # C17499 which has integrated sway control. It would only require a hitch ball to be complete, part # A-90 or part # 19286.

expert reply by: Conner L