Towing about 9600 lbs. Need your advice!
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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.
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Not to mention the resale value compared to the V10.
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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!
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Thanks! It pulled pretty good. I think I checked the milage one time between LA and Sacramento.....about 6mpg.
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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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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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