Pulling a 292
 

Hello everyone, I've got a 08 chevy 1500 5.3L will that be ok to pull a 292 a few times a year? Or will I need a 2500. Thanks

IMO...NO, NO, NO!!! That total package is close to 10K if full of fuel and gear on board. Your insurance company would not like you if you got into a wreck. of course that is if my thoughs are correct and the 1500 Chevy is NOT rated to tow that much weight. Not too mention, your hitch is NOT rated for that kind of weight either.

Everybody thinks they are the exception.

"Two times a year"
"Five miles to the ramp"
"I know what I'm doing"

Calculate the specs, and then calculate your risks if all goes to hell. You'll then realize you need the right truck.

This topic is discussed at least 6 times a month on this board. Check the Truck & Trailer & Towing section.

I have a F 250 and it's a load on that! It's amazing how much these things weigh!!!!

Phew tough crowd :angry-smiley-038:

Just asking a simple question. I've never towed anything past 7,000 pounds. But thanks for the posts!!

Just the facts my friend. Nobody here wants you to get in a wreck. Better safe then sorry. Its always better to by the boat first, then get the best truck for the job. Thats why the word boat should be spelled with two T's. Break Out Another Ten Thousand. :p

I've had the boat for three years now and was exploring options that I might have this year. I've got a work truck I bought last year and was wondering if it would pull it or not. I also have a 08' 2500HD available that I could use that's not mine. For insurance purposes I would like to use mine but........that's not going to work for obvious reasons

i pull mine with a 04 chevy 2500 and it's tough on it, you know it's back there. I rack store it most of the summer with the occasional shore run. It's not bad because I know the back roads and they are pretty much straight, but if I was doing any kind of real travel/towing I would have to get something a bit more.

Thank you Split!!!:ernaehrung004:

I know it's not what you want to hear, but you need a 2500HD to be safe. The 1500 isn't made to pull or stop heavy weights like your boat. Your drive line will pay. Sure, anything will pull it, but like everyone says...safety first

Dude,,,,, Chill!!!!
F4ever asked a simple question, in what I'm sure he thought was a friendly Formula forum. The guy has like 16 posts and you whacked him with a 2x4. You could have nicely directed him to the appropriate forum section.

F4ever, we're not all that biotchy.:cool:

Hey If its any help after all this.I also own a 292 and I truck it with a 2500 2001 burb.I have to say the 6.0 gets a healthy work out.If I were to look again I would lean more for the 8.1 .I had to put a air ride on my burb before I went to the Ozarks last year.When I tow local it is just fine.And rides well with no load too.Hope this gave some insight to your problem but,for long hauls its at its max.Be safe or have fun before.

I had a 1998 GM/7.4 3/4 ton long bed extended cab 4x4. Used it to pull our 29 Fountain which I know is lighter that the 292, and it was no ball of fire on some of the long hills in my area. I loved that truck, but traded it on a 2005 GMC a couple years ago. This time I got a Duramax w/Allison tranny, long bed extended cab. What a difference, like the boat wasn't back there. Then last summer we bought a 357 SR-1 . Never scaled it but I'm guessing close to 14,000# w/fuel. Pulled it from Florida to Pa. with ease. Got 15mpg in the southern states and 13mpg in the mountains thru Va. and WV. My other truck got 11mpg by itself.
More power than you'll ever need, but it too is over loaded but you'd never know it. Had a dually for awhile, but not a good daily driver.
If you do decide to get another truck, try the diesel, you'll love it.:ernaehrung004:

Hey 4ever ....

I have the solution for you ..... go with the american dream.

Buy a Toyota Tundra Crewmax 4X4 with the 5.7 litre.

Tons of room in it .... good gas mileage ..... more power you know what to do with ...... AWESOME brakes ..... absolutley enough truck for your application.
Don't take my word for it check it out for yourself.

More importantly if you can use the 2500s you and buddies have for the "once and awhile" trailering, other then the fact you just want one ...... why spend the money.

The thing about this site is that everyone is an expert just ask.

LOL LOL LOL

Good Luck!

Jeff

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I tow my 292 with a 2005 Silverado crew cab, short bed, 4X4 - Duramax/Allison. Been towing boats for 22 years and this is my first diesel. I will never go back to gas for towing heavy loads. Plus, for a 3/4 ton diesel it rides nice and is quite. We put 2200 miles on it for a Florida vacation last year (didn't bring the boat) and it was great.

Thanks guys for all the info. I take it my 1500 would gain 60,000mi in 2 miles pulling that thing. If we have to tow it we'll use my father in laws 2500hd. We keep it at the lake all summer and store it out there also. I was just weighing my options this year because we won't be up there that much.

Thanks again!!

Alright, I do apologize. This is a friendly forum, but folks are CONSTANTLY coming on here looking for the answer they want to hear, especially on this subject. The search function works wonderfully.

LOL!! Tooooo funny!! IT'S A FORUM! To enhance someones ideas that one might have. Whats wrong with asking people for there honest opinion? Better safe than sorry!!