HeyJude
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Here is the GM Bulletin, maybe you can copy it and show it to your dealer?
2009 Chevrolet Traverse - FWD | Acadia, Enclave, OUTLOOK, Traverse (VIN R/V)
Service Manual | View All Bulletins | Document ID: 2242317
#07-00-89-021D: Supplemental Information on Trailer Towing and Recreational
Vehicle Towing (Dinghy Towing) - (Mar 2, 2009)
Subject upplemental Information on Trailer Towing and Recreational
Vehicle Towing (Dinghy Towing)
Models:2008-2009 Buick Enclave
2009 Chevrolet Traverse
2007-2009 GMC Acadia
2007-2009 Saturn OUTLOOK
This bulletin is being revised to update the models to 2009 and add the
Chevrolet Traverse. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 07-00-89-021C
(Section 00 - General Information).
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform dealers of special procedures
necessary when towing a trailer or when towing the vehicle behind a recreational
vehicle.
Towing a Trailer
Trailer Weight Information
The following chart shows how much the trailer can weigh, based on the vehicle
powertrain combination and whether the vehicle is equipped with Trailer
Provision (RPO V92). Retailers should refer customers to the appropriate Owner
Manual for important trailering tips, vehicle maintenance, and safety rules
before towing a trailer.
VehicleMaximum Trailer Weight for Vehicles Built Prior to 12/04/08Maximum
Trailer Weight for Vehicles Built After to 12/04/08
2007-2009 GMC Acadia, 2007-2009 Saturn OUTLOOK Equipped with Trailer
Provisions (RPO V92)4,500 lb. (2,041 kg)5,200 lb. (2,359 kg)
2007-2009 GMC Acadia, 2007-2009 Saturn OUTLOOK Equipped without Trailer
Provisions (RPO V92)2,000 lb. (907 kg)2,000 lb. (907 kg)
2008-2009 Buick Enclave Equipped with Trailer Provisions (RPO V92)4,500
lb. (2,041 kg)4,500 lb. (2,041 kg)
2008-2009 Buick Enclave Equipped without Trailer Provisions (RPO V92)2,000
lb. (907 kg)2,000 lb. (907 kg)
2009 Chevrolet Traverse Equipped with Trailer Provisions (RPO V92)5,200
lb. (2,359 kg)5,200 lb. (2,359 kg)
2009 Chevrolet Traverse Equipped without Trailer Provisions (RPO V92)2,000
lb. (907 kg)2,000 lb. (907 kg)
Towing a Trailer with a Vehicle without Trailer Provisions (RPO V92)
These vehicles can tow a maximum trailer weight of 2,000 lb. (907 kg).
These vehicles must be modified by installing a new underhood bussed electrical
center (UBEC) to provide full functionality for 4 circuits: ground, tail lamps,
RH and LH stop/turn lamps. Perform this modification only if the customers will
be using the vehicle to tow.
Due to the omission of information about trailer towing for vehicles without the
Trailer Provision (RPO V92) in the Owner's Manual, this modification will only
be covered under warranty for the 2007 GMC Acadia, 2007 Saturn OUTLOOK and the
2008 Buick Enclave (built prior to July 2, 2007).
The Owner's Manual for the 2008-2009 GMC Acadia, 2008-2009 Saturn OUTLOOK,
2008-2009 Buick Enclave and 2009 Chevrolet Traverse (built after July 1, 2007)
have been corrected and the policy to cover the UBEC replacement as an approved
warranty repair for these vehicles has been rescinded. This modification has
changed to a customer pay upgrade.
The replacement of the UBEC remains the best solution to upgrade the vehicles
wiring for towing. The electrical circuitry for the tail/stop lamps are
controlled by the BCM and splicing into the body harness is not recommended.
Towing a Trailer with a Vehicle with Trailer Provisions (RPO V92)
These vehicles can tow a maximum trailer weight of 4,500 lb. (2,041 kg).
It is necessary to modify the backup lamp circuit. Perform this procedure only
if the customer will be using the vehicle to tow.
Disconnect the X7 connector from the Body Control Module (BCM).
Remove the terminal for pin 3 from the BCM X7 connector. The wire to this
terminal is dark blue and is the 38 circuit.
Re-connect the X7 connector to the BCM.
Cut the terminal off the end of this wire and strip the end of the wire.
Splice this wire into the 24 circuit wire that goes into BCM connector X6, pin
2. The 24 circuit is light green.
Recreational Vehicle Towing (Dinghy Towing)
Important: To avoid battery rundown while towing, remove the 50 amp BATT1 fuse
in the UBEC. Refer to the dinghy towing procedure in this bulletin.
Recreational Vehicle Towing Information
I have the right to remain silent but not the ability!
JudeAnn & Gordon
Emmett, MI.
2 DD both grown.
2 GC-loves of my life!
2000 GMC Sonoma Extend Cab.
2009 Forest River Shamrock 19'
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Ram&Roo
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We found the same lack of heat problem on our 23SS. I remembered the mattresses are electrically heated, dug out the control cords and plugged them in. Worked great.
And the controls allow you to set the temp to a comfortable level, just like a heating blanket.
Dan and Karen
Son #1 Chris
Son #2 Will
Daughter Beth
2009 Tundra Crewmax TRD, 5.7l and 2008 Rockwood Roo 23SS
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Leaf-Peeper
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You might first start by installing a damper on the front heat vent to help direct more flow towards the rear vent. You can also install a “T” near the rear duct (pull the converter to gain access) and run ducting (we used 3”) up high, against the outside wall inside the lower cabinets of the wardrobe to a vent register on the cabinet wall at the rear bunk.
The heat vent in the front of the 23ss is just about a foot away from the heater. Because it's so close, it blows out much more heat than the rear vent located near the fridge. I installed a 4 inch damper (made from a 4” connector & 4” damper at Home Depot) to help direct more of the heat to the rear of the camper. It helps push a little more heat to the bathroom vent that I added.
Added some heat to the bathroom. Installed a "T" in the ducting for the heat vent near the fridge, then ran 3 inch ducting through the lower cabinets over to the wall behind the toilet.
'05 Chevy Tahoe & ’08 Rockwood Roo 23ss
'62 Myself
'62 Camper Honey
'96 Camper Twin Girls
Pictures of our '08 23ss Rockwood Roo & Our Mods on Webshots
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Steveo35
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DanJoan wrote:Have you considered an electric blanket????
Or a down comforter. I was looking at my Roo21ss and wondering about keeping that back bunk cool in really hot weather, it is isolated.
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mister_d
Southeast, MI - hardly qualified to be a
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Leaf-Peeper wrote:You might first start by installing a damper on the front heat vent to help direct more flow towards the rear vent. You can also install a “T” near the rear duct (pull the converter to gain access) and run ducting (we used 3”) up high, against the outside wall inside the lower cabinets of the wardrobe to a vent register on the cabinet wall at the rear bunk.
The heat vent in the front of the 23ss is just about a foot away from the heater. Because it's so close, it blows out much more heat than the rear vent located near the fridge. I installed a 4 inch damper (made from a 4” connector & 4” damper at Home Depot) to help direct more of the heat to the rear of the camper. It helps push a little more heat to the bathroom vent that I added.
Added some heat to the bathroom. Installed a "T" in the ducting for the heat vent near the fridge, then ran 3 inch ducting through the lower cabinets over to the wall behind the toilet.
That's what I'm talking about! I forgot about this mod you did, thanks(:
2007 Rockwood Roo 23ss
Me '77
DW '78
DD '04
DS '07
Maximus (slobbering camping buddy)
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