Can I tow right away with new yukon

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Hey was able to get my hands on an order that someone else has passed on. Eta delivery is July 29.

2022 yukon xl denali
6.2L 4x4
Is it okay to tow with it right away? I've been waiting awhile for one.
I will be towing my travel trailer near the max tow limit of the yukon.
Will be traveling anywhere from 100km to 300km distance
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I don’t know for sure, but I think generally your suppose to break in with about 1,000 miles first. My bro’s f-250 was that way
 

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As a rule you should give it at least 500 miles to bed the brakes and let the drivetrain run in a bit….
But, I drove my 2004 ram 750 miles with a 5k loaded cargo trailer the very next morning after picking it up…. And well, 18 years later, it’s still here and runs like new….
 

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The owners manual is pretty clear not to tow till its broken in. You are not just breaking in the motor. The trans, the differential, and the brakes are all breaking in. A light tow I guess would be ok, but to have no miles and just come right out and tow to the max weight not the best idea.
 
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As a rule you should give it at least 500 miles to bed the brakes and let the drivetrain run in a bit….
But, I drove my 2004 ram 750 miles with a 5k loaded cargo trailer the very next morning after picking it up…. And well, 18 years later, it’s still here and runs like new….
Yeah that's what I figured. But obviously its recommended but with your example it didn't seem to hurt it
 
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The owners manual is pretty clear not to tow till its broken in. You are not just breaking in the motor. The trans, the differential, and the brakes are all breaking in. A light tow I guess would be ok, but to have no miles and just come right out and tow to the max weight not the best idea.
Yeah owners manual is the best place to check. Unfortunately I don't have one to look at yet. All makes sense it is breaking in all the power train, brakes etc. Ideally I would like to have at least one oil change done before towing but with it being mid summer and camping season my options seem to be limited. Will get as many miles in before towing
 

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Are mountains involved? If you take it extra-easy on everything (light accelerations, manually shift early to keep the engine revs low, cruise at different speeds on the highway, brake lightly and early, etc.) you'll be fine.
 

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