Towing with a 2010 Yukon 1500. Whats my limits!?

[Buddy67Lincoln]

I have a 2010 Yukon Denali short wheelbase AWD. I bought it hoping it would be a tank for towing my old cars which are 60's Lincoln Continentals. I towed once with it using a Uhaul and the car weighed about 5,100 lbs. plus the trailer (guessing 2,200 lbs). The tongue weight was too much and the trailer swayed plus the 40mph winds that day. Luckily I was able to take it nearby to a friends house to store it. I have a 9 hour trip planned from Pittsburgh to Raleigh, NC.

 

Has anyone else towed 7-8,000 lbs with a half ton SUV on a long trip? Especially using a Uhaul car hauler (2 axle trailer not the dolly).

 

I have a 2006 Sierra 1500 4x4 which has towed before but the truck is getting old. Brakes are good, brake lines new, just been many years since I towed long distance with it. Not nearly as powerful as the 6.2 in the Denali.

 

Does the 2006 GMC Sierra have a better tow capacity than the 2010 Denali Yukon?

 

Thanks

 

[Nathan79]

You have weight distribution right?

 

Your tow capacity should be listed in your owners manual.

 

What does the payload sticker (total cargo and passenger weight) say on your door jamb sticker?