Max1865

Recently bought a 24’ Featherlight to replace a Trailex 8045. Tow vehicle is a Yukon Denali. Pulling the Featherlight for short hauls on two lane highways is fine but on freeways or speeds above 55mph things are not comfortable. Do I need a 3/4 ton or a 1ton dually?

RossP

What year denali do you have?

skxf430

A bigger truck is always more comforting than a SUV, but it is still doable. Make sure your tongue weight is correct and you car is positioned correctly. Also, a weight distribution hitch changes things dramatically. You can try these couple of things before buying a truck. I personally like the security of a bigger truck.

cienegavista

I pull my 24 ATC with my 2002 avalanche, longer than your tow rig and heavier but same drive-train. I can pull at 75 easy, Anderson sway/weight distribution hitch. The lanche is heavy, 6000 lbs with driver which helps stability, the Denail offers a much shorter wheelbase which could get sketchy. Longer wheelbase, heavier tow vehicle will do it, it does not have to be a 3/4 ton but you need to have appropriate tongue weight and monitor how much gross weight you are pulling. If that is an issue then 3/4 ton tow.
mc

Max1865

2011

ohenryinatlanta

tahoe / denali is too short and too softely sprung

you don't need a dually but something with a longer wheel base will definitely help

i tow my 24ft featherlite with an excursion

RossP

I am not sure on the 2011, but as others have said, longer wheel bases are generally better for bigger trailers.

I have a 2017 Yukon XL Denali and it is actually a pretty decent tow vehicle. It is only rated to to 8k. but it does have the 6.2 V8, integrated trailer brake controller, air leveling rear suspension, and a electronic locking rear diff.

Max1865

Thanks for all the suggestions and comments. Yesterday I went and talked with the man who worked on my Trailex and he suggested putting E rated tires on the Denali. So going to get a new set of tires!

skxf430

I would think a WD hitch would have more of an affect than E rated tires on the Denali but let us know what happens.

My WD hitch made my drive so much easier and less stressful.

ExMB

Those E-rated tires are not going to help improve your towing experience as posted by you. RL membership has no skin in the game other than to help you.
As stated your wheel base is short.
A WD hitch with sway control would do wonders.
Etc

Max1865

I agree with you and all the others, wheel base is to short. But hoping the tires will help enough for short hauls and use the RV for long hauls.

Gadsby

Gt3 in 24’ featherlight with gl550 or the denali xl, super smooth and no issues at all.

PopsRacer

I have towed a 24’ Featherlite trailer with a 2007 Yukon Denali XL for several years without a problem. Along the way I added additional air bags, load hauling springs, and eventually a 6.2 crate motor with an Edelbrock supercharger. I would check your loading/tongue weight.

I finally upgraded to a 3500HD crew cab Denali dually, with an auxiliary fuel tank in the 8’ bed,a few years back and only wish I had done so earlier. It just makes everything easier. Just with everything else, it’s a slippery slope when upgrading. Good luck!