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MikeN · 01-20-2011, 11:25 AM

What type of tow vehicle do your folks have? I tow my 69 Chevelle, and occasionally my 64 C10 short bed, with a 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The manufacturer's listed towing capacity on this truck is 5300 pounds. I have an 18' open trailer that weighs 1700 pounds.

With the Chevelle, which scaled 3600 pounds with no driver in the seat on dragstrip scales, I'm right at the maximum. I've never scaled the C10, but it's probably a few pounds heavier. In any case, I've towed both vehicles long distances many times without drama.

I do have a weight distributing hitch and electric brakes on both axles of my trailer. Hope this helps.

01-20-2011, 11:25 AM	#5
MikeN Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 814	Re: anyone know what the curb weight is for a 66 LWB 250 3spd? What type of tow vehicle do your folks have? I tow my 69 Chevelle, and occasionally my 64 C10 short bed, with a 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The manufacturer's listed towing capacity on this truck is 5300 pounds. I have an 18' open trailer that weighs 1700 pounds. With the Chevelle, which scaled 3600 pounds with no driver in the seat on dragstrip scales, I'm right at the maximum. I've never scaled the C10, but it's probably a few pounds heavier. In any case, I've towed both vehicles long distances many times without drama. I do have a weight distributing hitch and electric brakes on both axles of my trailer. Hope this helps.