2005 denali for towing?
02-23-2009, 02:18 PM
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2005 Yukon Denali is rated for 8200 lbs.
Let's make a SUPER CONSERVATIVE estimate that the 31' Scarab weights 7500 lbs. dry. (Insert actual weight if known. I'm going with a 31' twin BBC estimate.)
7500 lbs. of boat
1500 lbs. of trailer (at least, 2000)
300 lbs. of fuel -- 50 gallons of fuel (half tank?/6 lbs./Gallon)
BEFORE you talk about coolers, anchors, tools, spare parts, and all the other gear we carry.
That's 9300 lbs.; already 1000+ lbs. over the rated towing capacity of the truck. Then you are going to fill it with passengers (loved ones), and weekend gear, luggage, etc. etc.?
= Poor Advice to state the Denali is up to the task.
Not to mention, it's illegal.
Let's make a SUPER CONSERVATIVE estimate that the 31' Scarab weights 7500 lbs. dry. (Insert actual weight if known. I'm going with a 31' twin BBC estimate.)
7500 lbs. of boat
1500 lbs. of trailer (at least, 2000)
300 lbs. of fuel -- 50 gallons of fuel (half tank?/6 lbs./Gallon)
BEFORE you talk about coolers, anchors, tools, spare parts, and all the other gear we carry.
That's 9300 lbs.; already 1000+ lbs. over the rated towing capacity of the truck. Then you are going to fill it with passengers (loved ones), and weekend gear, luggage, etc. etc.?
= Poor Advice to state the Denali is up to the task.
Not to mention, it's illegal.
02-23-2009, 02:23 PM
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you are getting a little carried away with this one. the question was would it pull his boat and the answer is YES, without a problem. it you want to start getting technical you better get yourself and f 350 to pull that sea doo.
02-23-2009, 02:44 PM
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Just curious... Is a Denali a special version of the Surburban/Tahoe or is it a styling package? I have 2002 GMC Sierra 3500 big dually crew cab, and that has also the name Denali. It is equipped with a different front (like the white on the picture with the Scarab) and some extra door panels, crome door handles, painted wheel/fender flares ++.
I was told it was a Denali version, but I cant find that name anywhere on the car or in the papers. It is said to be as delivered from the factory.
Thanx
I was told it was a Denali version, but I cant find that name anywhere on the car or in the papers. It is said to be as delivered from the factory.
Thanx
02-23-2009, 02:57 PM
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Have you ever lost your trailer brakes while towing? I have. Once when towing a 32 Sunsation with my 2004 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax and once again towing my 26' Chaparral with my Denali. The outcomes were quite different. So yes, the Denali will get a 31 Scarab moving just fine. It will struggle to keep it moving along if the terrain has any kind of hills whatsoever. And emergency braking with anything other than 3 axles worth of properly working brakes could be disastrous.
02-23-2009, 05:00 PM
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however anyone that tows their boat long distances like I do will offer the BEST advice and that is what others have said, the vehicle/tow combo is over weight and not safe.
Nowadays if you are involved in an accident and whether you are at fault or not, if the tow vehicle was towing something overweight, you are in big trouble. Same goes for the hitch. Not all vehicles have the proper hitch although everyone thinks they are since it is a 3/4 or 1 ton rig. After you determine your full weight, you better check the manufactures hitch and make sure it is rated properly. I installed an aftermarket CURT hitch on my HD2500 as the standard GM hitch is junk and limited to what it can tow.
If you are not technical about selecting everything for proper towing, you are asking for BIG trouble. I am not willing to risk my life nor do I expect others to feel comfortable by having my vehicle not properly set up.
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02-23-2009, 05:25 PM
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Hey i have a 07 Yukon, and i have 2 boats 21 ft Boston Whaler & 38 Top Gun, i also have a F 350 Dually and a F 550 , i would never dream of hooking up to the Cigarette with the Yukon, let me say this i would NEVER hook the Yukon to the CIg, even to move it just in our driveway !!!!! i never heard of such thing Yukon to FLa ????
02-23-2009, 09:01 PM
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Can i ask Cig 92, what the Tahoe rated to Tow, like 7,000 lbs ? my Top Gun and Trailer is like 12,000 lbs, You are telling me u tow 1.000 mile with a 08 Tahoe and Top Gun, 4,000 lbs over the Towing Rating ???? My F 350 is rated at 13,000 lbs, it does a great job,i cant believe you are serious
02-24-2009, 12:28 AM
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Per the owners manual the Maximum Trailer Weight is 8,100 lbs and
the GCWR is 14,000 lbs. Axle ratio is 3.73
THE 14,000 lb # combined weight of Truck, trailer, boat people, cargo etc.
the GCWR is 14,000 lbs. Axle ratio is 3.73
THE 14,000 lb # combined weight of Truck, trailer, boat people, cargo etc.
