Rebel towing?

[Skh25]

Picking up a 2019 Rebel tomorrow. Max Towing 11340, payload 1582. I plan on towing a 7200-7500 lb. travel trailer (when fully loaded). Payload won't be a problem. I was told this wasn't a good vehicle for this. I have a weight distribution hitch. I don't see the problem. Anyone see a problem?

 

[392DevilDog]

Sounds perfect. Set the WDH up proper and go enjoy camping

 

[chopperman1]

I got an 18 Rebel and pull a 29' Jayco in the same range as yours. Only passengers in truck, nothing in bed. Zero issues.

 

[Static]

what weight distribution system are you running ?

 

[DeckArtist]

No, my 2020 pulls that with ease. I have the same rating you do and have never had an issue.

 

[CanRebel]

Pull way more with mine. no zero. as long as you set it up correctly.

 

[badal38257]

I just bought a Rebel and plan to pull the same load (~7,500lb camper). I would like to level it and widen the stance. If I go cheap (wheel spacers and hockey puck), is that going to affect towing? I havent dived fully into this, but I have the factory air suspension. Would that cause a problem with leveling?

 

[392DevilDog]

I just bought a Rebel and plan to pull the same load (~7,500lb camper). I would like to level it and widen the stance. If I go cheap (wheel spacers and hockey puck), is that going to affect towing? I havent dived fully into this, but I have the factory air suspension. Would that cause a problem with leveling?

Leveling a truck that is going to tow, makes no sense to me...but plenty of people do.
You are going to want airbags to offset the fact you are removing the factory rake.

7500 lb camper is going to be alot more camper for a rebel than you think.

 

[Irishthreeper]

It sounds like you’ll be fine. Once you’re loaded and hooked up get it weighed anyway, make sure your PL and axle weights, etc, are good. I always recommend towing at 65 mph or less. Good luck!

 

[Irishthreeper]

Forgot to add, make sure your hitch is rated for your tongue and tow ratings.
You should have at least a class IV

 

[CanRebel]

I just bought a Rebel and plan to pull the same load (~7,500lb camper). I would like to level it and widen the stance. If I go cheap (wheel spacers and hockey puck), is that going to affect towing? I havent dived fully into this, but I have the factory air suspension. Would that cause a problem with leveling?

If you have factory air, are you planning on removing it?
I agree bit with above statement, why would you want to level it and then tow??