AT LAST! A subject that I'm an Expert on.
I have been in the RV and hitch business for the last 21 years, so, I
feel I am some what of an expert on the subject of towing.
First, your truck was made for towing. In Texas, more than half of the
1500 Tahoes come from the factory ready to tow.
Second, you should not pull a trailer in OD (Over Drive to those on the
list that only think in Olive Drab). I also recommend an aux. tranny
cooler if your truck is not equipped with one. I do not see any reason
that you could not pull a trailer up to about 5,000 lbs. You will need a
minimum of a Class III frame mounted hitch rated to about 8,000 lbs.
Rules for towing: Obviously you want the ball and coupler to be
compatible. (or what ever method you use to connect the truck to the
trailer.) You want to have 10 -15% of the weight of the trailer on the
tongue. (weigh with scales.) You want to have the trailer level. I
recommend trailer brakes, preferable electric, on trailers over 2,000
lbs.
and of course proper lighting and safety chains. I also recommend using
an Equalizer hitch and sway control for towing heavier loads, such as
cars, trucks, tractors, etc. on the trailer.
I have towed trailers of all types with all types of tire combos and can
tell zero difference in the way they tow, providing you follow the above
recommendations.
I hope this helps you.
Royce
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On Mon, 14 Jan 2002 12:18:56 -0500 "Gray, Chris" <Chris.Gray@fmr.com>
writes:
> HI All....
>
> Got a question on an M101A1 trailer... I've seen people pull them
> with M37
> and I assume M1008's (and such).... I have a 2001 Chevy Tahoe...
> I'm
> looking to use this trailer with it for some work, its in
> restoration now,
> but I have heard, talking to people that it shouldn't be pulled with
> my
> truck....
>
> I know the weight is OK... Is there something I'm missing here...
> I can't
> see anything wrong with it and I assume it will be fine... Anyone
> have any
> bad experiences...? I pull my M416 just fine...
>
> Has anyone pulled anything bigger than 3/4 ton without additional
> brakes??
>
> Thanks
> Chris
>
>
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