Towing about 9600 lbs. Need your advice!
03-11-2002, 10:26 PM
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Better yet, go with the GM 8.1. More horsepower and torque then the V10. Plus a heavier tranny.
Not to mention the resale value compared to the V10.
Buck
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Not to mention the resale value compared to the V10.
Buck
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03-12-2002, 11:53 AM
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Originally posted by Mack312
PhantomChaos...
Great looking rig!!!!! I also upgraded to the 10K non-load assisted hitch. How does she pull? Any sway? Looks like we have the same trailer. I was in Melbourne FL all week, great weather. 70 and sunny. Saw boat after boat going down I 95 at 80 MPH.......
Come on SPRING!
PhantomChaos...
Great looking rig!!!!! I also upgraded to the 10K non-load assisted hitch. How does she pull? Any sway? Looks like we have the same trailer. I was in Melbourne FL all week, great weather. 70 and sunny. Saw boat after boat going down I 95 at 80 MPH.......
Come on SPRING!
Mac312-
Thanks! It pulled pretty good. I think I checked the milage one time between LA and Sacramento.....about 6mpg.
Oh well. It was a leased vehicle and I turned it in early to get the PSD Excursion. I sure wouldn't have wanted to buy that truck after all my hauling with that boat.
03-12-2002, 08:21 PM
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Nice picture,, but the tow rig is squatting, I would recommend raising the ball a couple inches to lower the tongue weight and put more on the trailer wheels.
Otherwise, she looks sweet! Very nice...
Bryan
Nice picture,, but the tow rig is squatting, I would recommend raising the ball a couple inches to lower the tongue weight and put more on the trailer wheels.
Otherwise, she looks sweet! Very nice...
Bryan
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06-04-2008, 12:58 PM
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Towing with Tahoe...
You need to be very careful here and understand that the REAL issue you will face is not the towing or reliability of the vehicle you are using-- and using it WAAAY beyond it's approved and engineered for purpose-- but the safety and liability issues. I frequently tow a 5700 pound 30 foot MAriah with a full gas tank (125 gallons, another 750 lbs) on a 3 axle trailer-- another 2200 lbs-- total weight 8500 lbs) about 35 miles to the lake and back over somewhat hilly ground- with a two door 1997 Tahoe that is rated for 6500 lbs. Even though I have installed additional differential oil capacity, cryogenicaly frozen front brake discs and pads (that soon warped!), and take great care against idiots-- the braking and emergency control that I have over the trailer is very, very maarginal. The truck has towed it fine-- even in 110 degree Arizona summers. But braking is very dangerous-- and legally risky. If I hurt somebody in an accident the lawyers would eat me alive and my insurance would probably not pay and drop me like a rock. Backing down the ramp is spooky too-- pulling out is ok with 4 wheel drive low. The braking and control is the real issue here. You CAN do it-- I have for years-- but be aware of the factors and make your decision thusly. At the very least I would beef up the heck out of your brakes....
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