2017 Max Trailering Built to Order

[GMCSooner]

 

 

2,030 # - Not a camper hauler.............

 

 

 

Max Trailer weight: 11,700 lb

For over 7,000 lb Trailer - weight distributing hitch required.

 

Max Cargo weight: 2,030 lb, including tongue weight.

 

Tongue weight:

10/15% of loaded trailer weight.

800 lb max / 1,250 lb with weight distributing hitch.

 

17,700 GCWR

By "not a camper hauler" do you mean you wouldn't tow a camper with it?

[Krusty]

By "not a camper hauler" do you mean you wouldn't tow a camper with it?

 

An in bed camper - you asked about payload capacity which refers to the bed. It can tow a lot - twice what I will ever tow with it......... And look what the guys above tow with their max trailering rigs..........

 

Just hit the 500 mile "Break-in" point - ready to tow.............

 

 

[GMCSooner]

 

An in bed camper - you asked about payload capacity which refers to the bed. It can tow a lot - twice what I will ever tow with it......... And look what the guys above tow with their max trailering rigs..........

 

Just hit the 500 mile "Break-in" point - ready to tow.............

 

 

Gotcha. No, I'm more concerned about payload because of my kids. 4 kids, 2 adults and 2 dogs eats up payload in a hurry

[Krusty]

Gotcha. No, I'm more concerned about payload because of my kids. 4 kids, 2 adults and 2 dogs eats up payload in a hurry

 

Sounds like a Suburban load..........

[GMCSooner]

 

Sounds like a Suburban load..........

Nah. I like my truck bed too much. Skis, snowboards, random handyman projects around the house. Plus.... truck.

[Steve Bryant]

Tows fantastic, you're going to love it!

we are headed out tomorrow for the month of April

Yes, I agree. Even though I've only towed my trailer once, I can already tell you that it's more stable than when my 3/4 Ton Yukon XL was towing the same trailer (probably due mostly to the wheel base increase and the ratio of the wheelbase to the distance from the rear axle to the receiver). The L86 engine coupled to the 8L90 transmission is a wonderful powertrain. Then...a major improvement is the wonderful integrated brake control. I've never experienced such a seamless integration of truck and trailer braking!

[powerhaulic]

Yes, I agree. Even though I've only towed my trailer once, I can already tell you that it's more stable than my 3/4 Ton Yukon XL was towing the same trailer (probably due mostly to the wheel base increase and the ratio of the wheelbase to the distance from the rear axle to the receiver). The L86 engine coupled to the 8L90 transmission is a wonderful powertrain. Then...a major improvement is the wonderful integrated brake control. I've never experienced such a seamless integration of truck and trailer braking!

I understand my last tow rig was a Yukon XL Denali 6.2 6spd with the integrated brake control.

But this rig is superior in every way.

what does your Airstream weigh?

Our Aviator is 8800-9000# depending on tank loads

[Steve Bryant]

When I got back from our last extended trip and the trailer was still loaded with food, other supplies and the fresh/grey/black tanks were all partially full, it weighed 9,100 pounds.

 

Here's a picture of the trailer being pulled by the Yukon XL. The picture was taken at Shelburne Farms near Burlington, ME.

 

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[Krusty]

When I got back from our last extended trip and the trailer was still loaded with food, other supplies and the fresh/grey/black tanks were all partially full, it weighed 9,100 pounds.

 

Here's a picture of the trailer being pulled by the Yukon XL. The picture was taken at Shelburne Farms near Burlington, ME.

 

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Nice pic - can't wait to see something like that in the background with the Max Tow hooked up.

 

First towing with Sparky this weekend - 600 miles on her............ Built in brake controller makes it soooooo gravy....... Tow/Haul mode not as exaggerated as the Duramax/Allison combo in my old 2500........ That ain’t no real load............ 2,400 if that.......... 600#'s brush and the 1,700# trailer........ Then hauled 700#'s of wood and carpet to the dump......... Couple good practice runs though – both loads for one of my kids.

 

The dump transfer station is so busy on the weekends they have an off duty cop keeping the peace. Some lady in front of me could not back up her U-Haul - so I hopped out and tried to direct her - still no go - so I hopped in and backed it up for her.........

 

Got compliments on the trailer from the cop and a couple others, and compliments on the color of the rig from the check-out lady – and kudos for helping the U-Haul lady. Going to the dump is always an experience.

 

Speaking of backing up - most def noticed the shorter wheel base CCSB makes the trailer react quicker turning while backing up.

 

I like the easy down tailgate and the step built into the bumper. Going to back the trailer empty back home difficult not being able to see it. Hopped out let the tailgate lower itself – than finished backing in able to see the trailer thru the open bed. Oh and the back-up camera for hookin’ up is the cat’s meow.........

 

 

 

 

[Steve Bryant]

 

 

 

Speaking of backing up - most def noticed the shorter wheel base CCSB makes the trailer react quicker turning while backing up.

 

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Krusty, you've got a really nice lookin' flat bed trailer. It's a really useful size!

 

I agree that the rear camera is excellent for hooking up and a lot of other things. Also, regarding the wheelbase issue. I used to be a tractor-trailer mechanic for a trucking company and I've had a fair amount of experience backing up a trailer. The hardest combination is a long wheelbase tow vehicle with a short trailer. Even worse is something like a rental trailer that is shorter and more narrow than your tow vehicle. The easiest combination to back up is a reasonably long trailer that you can see clearly in your mirrors and a short wheelbase tow vehicle

[Krusty]

 

Krusty, you've got a really nice lookin' flat bed trailer. It's a really useful size!

 

I agree that the rear camera is excellent for hooking up and a lot of other things. Also, regarding the wheelbase issue. I used to be a tractor-trailer mechanic for a trucking company and I've had a fair amount of experience backing up a trailer. The hardest combination is a long wheelbase tow vehicle with a short trailer. Even worse is something like a rental trailer that is shorter and more narrow than your tow vehicle. The easiest combination to back up is a reasonably long trailer that you can see clearly in your mirrors and a short wheelbase tow vehicle

 

 

Bought the 14' car / utility trailer last year after renting forever. It has put me to work.

 

Hauled a load of rock yesterday - little more weight than the dump loads..... Backing becoming more natural with the new Silverdao CCSB........

 

 

[Logroller]

I'm not an owner...yet so I cannot atest to this, but a salesman told me, if you open the tailgate and wrap the gate cable once around the hook (meaning the tailgate points down and out), you can back up and see the hitch perfect with a better down view.

[Krusty]

I'm not an owner...yet so I cannot atest to this, but a salesman told me, if you open the tailgate and wrap the gate cable once around the hook (meaning the tailgate points down and out), you can back up and see the hitch perfect with a better down view.

 

 

Interesting idea – will give it a go next time – it does show a fuller view of the receiver.

 

Last week I was backing up an incline with the gate down and thinking the tailgate cam was crazy - until I realized what was going on.......

 

 

 

[Krusty]

Tonight's mod - covers a potential injury - knife edge sharp as the tailpipe was.

 

Who says I don't have GM Performance parts on Sparky:

 

 

 

 

['17 Sierra]

Nice mod. Did the same with mine but that stainless steel gets dirty fast....especially when it rains 24-7 as it does in the PNW. Right?