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Old 09-05-2002 | 12:17 PM
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Um, 13,000 pounds with a Tahoe? I think not.

Tow rating on that thing is (IIRC) 8,500 or so.
 
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Old 09-05-2002 | 12:21 PM
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Old 09-05-2002 | 12:22 PM
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Originally posted by GRH
Other then they're big blocks, what does it matter that they're 900SC's as far as towng is concerned?
I only mentioned the drive and engine package as the combo obviously adds weight over a Bravo and 575 package.
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Old 09-05-2002 | 12:22 PM
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Originally posted by dloftis
Um, 13,000 pounds with a Tahoe? I think not.

Tow rating on that thing is (IIRC) 8,500 or so.
Yep, the H2 is little more than a Hummer-esque body on a Tahoe chassis. I don't know too many people that tow a 42' boat with a Tahoe - at least, more than once!
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Old 09-05-2002 | 12:28 PM
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Originally posted by 283CHECK
What is the tow rating for that thing? Schweeeeet lookin set up, but just wonderin if it is over capacity??
The tow rating - according to the Hummer website - is 6500 pounds.

(http://www.hummer.com/hummerjsp/h2/specs/weights.jsp)

Maybe he can tow half a Tiger with one motor and one drive!
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Old 09-05-2002 | 12:28 PM
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I thought maybe he mentioned the Tiger power so we could look for it on BentBoat.com!
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Old 09-05-2002 | 12:30 PM
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The Hummer's have a HD axle in the back and a 6 liter motor. For short trips he will be OK if he has brakes on all axles and set up correctly. Long trips, no. For that big a Cig. I would go dually.

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Old 09-05-2002 | 12:36 PM
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That boat is WAY TOO NICE to risk TOWING and STOPPING with the Hummer! Don't get me wrong, the Hummer looks nice, but that is not what that vehicle was designed for, IMHO!
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Old 09-05-2002 | 12:37 PM
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HMMM, I don't think so:


Weights & Capacities
GVWR Standard: 8600lbs.
Base Curb Weight: 6400lbs.
Trailer towing maximum: 6500lbs.
Winch capacity: 9000lbs.
Fuel tank capacity: 32 gal.



The winch has more towing capacity than the truck.
 
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Old 09-05-2002 | 12:45 PM
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DANGEROUS.. is what I say..... GM took a std chasis and rush this thing to market.... they admit it !........... Its funny, you guys think I am nuts....

Be Careful.
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