2017 GMC Yukon XL SLE Towing 2012 Forest River RV Grey Wolf 29bh
This build shows the 2017 GMC Yukon XL SLE (8,000 lb towing capacity) paired with the 2012 Forest River RV Grey Wolf 29bh (5,969 lbs dry weight). With 338 lbs of cargo, this combination is within the 80% safe towing guideline.
Half-Ton Pickup
2017 GMC
Yukon XL SLE
5.3L V8 · 4WD
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Travel Trailer
2012 Forest
River RV Grey Wolf 29bh
33' 11" Length · Sleeps 10
Towing Capacity
8,000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
6,495 lbs
Total Tow Weight (RV + Cargo)
1,505 lbs
Remaining Capacity
Tow Weight Breakdown
Total: 6,495 lbs
RV Dry Weight
5,969 lbs
Base trailer weight
Fresh Water
167 lbs
50% of 40 gal tank
Propane
21 lbs
50% capacity
RV Cargo
338 lbs
Gear inside trailer
Payload Capacity (Weight ON Truck)
Truck Capacity: 1,630 lbs
Using: 1,381 lbs
Tongue Weight
753 lbs
Actual hitch weight
Passengers
530 lbs
5 people in truck
Truck Bed Cargo
98 lbs
Hitch equipment
Gear & Cargo
In Truck: 48 lbs
In Trailer: 338 lbs
Fresh Water
50% (167 lbs)
Propane
50% (21 lbs)
In Trailer/RV
338 lbs
Toiletries ×2
20 lbs
Extra Bedding
20 lbs
Towels & Linens ×2
20 lbs
Adds to tow weight
Estimated Fuel Economy
18
Solo MPG
15.1
Towing MPG
-16%
$23.18
Per 100 Miles
@ $3.50/gal
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Full Specs →2017 GMC Yukon XL SLE
Max Towing
8,000 lbs
80% Guideline
6,400 lbs
Payload
1,630 lbs
MPG
18 combined
Engine
5.3L V8
RV Specs
Full Specs →2012 Forest River RV Grey Wolf 29bh
Dry Weight
5,969 lbs
GVWR
7,753 lbs
Length
33' 11"
Sleeps
10
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