towing capacity question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

oldsub86 · 03-02-2003, 10:41 PM

Anyone out there know what the tow rating for a 68 Chevy C10 would be? I have towed our travel trailer with the truck and it did alright but I wonder if it is rated for a trailer that big.

chevy_fatman · 03-02-2003, 10:47 PM

With my '71 I have towed somewhere close to 7000 lbs including the trailer, and it pulled it just fine, you just gotta have enough stopping power to stop the whole thing, because believe me is not easy

Longhorn Man · 03-02-2003, 11:18 PM

I have been trying to locate official numbers for this. I know some states make up there own rules, but I want to find some official GM lit on this.

Rod · 03-03-2003, 12:52 AM

from 69 dealer data book

Longhorn Man · 03-03-2003, 12:56 AM

Awsome Rod...thanks
Does that include burbs too? Or do you know?

Rod · 03-03-2003, 01:02 AM

pt2 bigger

68 Suburban · 03-03-2003, 01:12 AM

I hope Edmond sees this. He was trying to get this info about a month ago.

Longhorn Man · 03-03-2003, 01:17 AM

So was dutchburb I think.

Edmond · 03-03-2003, 06:26 PM

Thanks very much for pointing me in the right direction 68 Suburban .

Rod ,can you please mail me a higher quality scan of both these pictures you've posted? I need a good readable print for this if I want to go the inspection and get it on my registration papers.
I know Dutchburb will also be very happy with this information.
Thanks in advance.

Cya,
Edmond

nu2-72 · 03-03-2003, 10:17 PM

Rod, what publication is that in and is it still available?

Project1970 · 03-03-2003, 10:33 PM

Dang, 9500lbs combined for a C10 with a 350 and 3.73's?

That's a good two tons of stuff and then some over the truck's weight!!!

Rod · 03-03-2003, 11:55 PM

I can get a better scan possibly... shoot me an email if the one I sent you is not good enough... I can get the same data from a 69 , 70 or 72 data book I have. These are from dealer data books.. and not everyone has one of those. hard to get... but sometimes up on ebay... but pricey... but they're good resource material definetly.
I sent an email of the scan to an email addy connected to your web site... not sure if thats what or where you wanted it sent. Rod

EdB · 03-04-2003, 12:01 AM

OldSub,

I had a friend that pulled a completely disassembled B25
bomber from Lakefront Airport in New Orleans to Petal
Miss. It was on a trailer and he used a 68 SWB stepside
6cyl with 3spd on column. He drove the truck for several
years afterwards.

This is just to show what they can pull.

EdB

O'l Buck · 03-04-2003, 03:26 AM

Tow Capacity......I pulled 5300 lbs on the sled with my 72 K-10....hehe

Edmond · 03-05-2003, 06:23 PM

Thanks Rod for sending me the better scan of the page.

I hope it all works with registration....

Cya,
Edmond

nu2-72 · 03-05-2003, 08:46 PM

Way to go guys. I knew the info was out there somewhere Edmond. Never did find that towing brochure I read about. Nobody has one. This should be what you fellas over there need. Nice job Rod.

Rod · 03-05-2003, 09:08 PM

I have the towing brochure too. Just trying to figure how to compress jpeg's so I cand send that to Edmond also.

Here's what the cover of a trailering brochure would look like.

Rod · 03-05-2003, 09:10 PM

back

Rod · 03-05-2003, 09:16 PM

one of the inside pages of info

Rod · 03-05-2003, 09:19 PM

Sorry to those with dial up like myself... it takes time to load these. And they're not that good, once I drop the size down and use medium quality for it to be able to be shown on the message board.

nu2-72 · 03-05-2003, 09:32 PM

I want one if anyone ever runs across a 72 model year brochure.
Rod, could you photocopy and mail me one?

oldsub86 · 03-05-2003, 09:48 PM

My trailer is a 23 foot Prowler travel trailer. I don't know what the gross weight is off hand but the truck pulled it fine. I was on fairly flat ground for most of the trip and took it fairly easy in the hills. I put in a transmission cooler before hand along with the hitch and the electric brake controller.

Based on the charts posted I think I was within the recommended limits.

Thanks for the input.

Rod · 03-05-2003, 11:16 PM

I bought it on ebay for like $4.99. Seen as high as 9.99... but thats about all...........now look what I've done... is it worth a set of tow hooks...lol. Rod

mtdave2 · 03-12-2003, 07:57 PM

so did we ever find out what is the save towing weight? im sure the bumper is the week point. assuming you got a really good hitch on your truck. how much can we towe with the differant trucks?

c20. 350, 402
c10 350,402

i guess id like to know the standard... c10 350 373 rear....
and my longhorn lol

Longhorn Man · 03-13-2003, 01:09 AM

Dave, Rod sent me the above scans, but in full size... I'll e-mail it too you.

03-02-2003, 10:41 PM	#1
oldsub86 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 695	towing capacity question Anyone out there know what the tow rating for a 68 Chevy C10 would be? I have towed our travel trailer with the truck and it did alright but I wonder if it is rated for a trailer that big. __________________ 1968 Chevy - 292 with a powerglide

03-02-2003, 10:47 PM	#2
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	With my '71 I have towed somewhere close to 7000 lbs including the trailer, and it pulled it just fine, you just gotta have enough stopping power to stop the whole thing, because believe me is not easy __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

03-03-2003, 12:52 AM	#4
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	from 69 dealer data book Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

03-03-2003, 01:02 AM	#6
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	pt2 bigger Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

03-03-2003, 06:26 PM	#9
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	Thanks very much for pointing me in the right direction 68 Suburban . Rod ,can you please mail me a higher quality scan of both these pictures you've posted? I need a good readable print for this if I want to go the inspection and get it on my registration papers. I know Dutchburb will also be very happy with this information. Thanks in advance. Cya, Edmond __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands

03-02-2003, 11:18 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I have been trying to locate official numbers for this. I know some states make up there own rules, but I want to find some official GM lit on this.

03-03-2003, 12:56 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Awsome Rod...thanks Does that include burbs too? Or do you know?

03-03-2003, 01:12 AM	#7
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	I hope Edmond sees this. He was trying to get this info about a month ago.

03-03-2003, 01:17 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	So was dutchburb I think.

03-03-2003, 10:17 PM	#10
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Rod, what publication is that in and is it still available? __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

03-03-2003, 10:33 PM	#11
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Dang, 9500lbs combined for a C10 with a 350 and 3.73's? That's a good two tons of stuff and then some over the truck's weight!!! __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

03-03-2003, 11:55 PM	#12
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	EDMOND tow capacity I can get a better scan possibly... shoot me an email if the one I sent you is not good enough... I can get the same data from a 69 , 70 or 72 data book I have. These are from dealer data books.. and not everyone has one of those. hard to get... but sometimes up on ebay... but pricey... but they're good resource material definetly. I sent an email of the scan to an email addy connected to your web site... not sure if thats what or where you wanted it sent. Rod __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

03-04-2003, 12:01 AM	#13
EdB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gulfport Ms Posts: 401	OldSub, I had a friend that pulled a completely disassembled B25 bomber from Lakefront Airport in New Orleans to Petal Miss. It was on a trailer and he used a 68 SWB stepside 6cyl with 3spd on column. He drove the truck for several years afterwards. This is just to show what they can pull. EdB

03-04-2003, 03:26 AM	#14
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	Tow Capacity......I pulled 5300 lbs on the sled with my 72 K-10....hehe __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

03-05-2003, 06:23 PM	#15
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	Thanks Rod for sending me the better scan of the page. I hope it all works with registration.... Cya, Edmond __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands



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03-05-2003, 08:46 PM	#16
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Way to go guys. I knew the info was out there somewhere Edmond. Never did find that towing brochure I read about. Nobody has one. This should be what you fellas over there need. Nice job Rod. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

03-05-2003, 09:08 PM	#17
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	I have the towing brochure too. Just trying to figure how to compress jpeg's so I cand send that to Edmond also. Here's what the cover of a trailering brochure would look like. Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

03-05-2003, 09:10 PM	#18
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	back Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

03-05-2003, 09:16 PM	#19
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	one of the inside pages of info Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

03-05-2003, 09:19 PM	#20
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Sorry to those with dial up like myself... it takes time to load these. And they're not that good, once I drop the size down and use medium quality for it to be able to be shown on the message board. Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

03-05-2003, 09:32 PM	#21
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	I want one if anyone ever runs across a 72 model year brochure. Rod, could you photocopy and mail me one? __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

03-05-2003, 09:48 PM	#22
oldsub86 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 695	My trailer is a 23 foot Prowler travel trailer. I don't know what the gross weight is off hand but the truck pulled it fine. I was on fairly flat ground for most of the trip and took it fairly easy in the hills. I put in a transmission cooler before hand along with the hitch and the electric brake controller. Based on the charts posted I think I was within the recommended limits. Thanks for the input. __________________ 1968 Chevy - 292 with a powerglide

03-05-2003, 11:16 PM	#23
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	I bought it on ebay for like $4.99. Seen as high as 9.99... but thats about all...........now look what I've done... is it worth a set of tow hooks...lol. Rod __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

03-12-2003, 07:57 PM	#24
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	so did we ever find out what is the save towing weight? im sure the bumper is the week point. assuming you got a really good hitch on your truck. how much can we towe with the differant trucks? c20. 350, 402 c10 350,402 i guess id like to know the standard... c10 350 373 rear.... and my longhorn lol __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

03-13-2003, 01:09 AM	#25
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Dave, Rod sent me the above scans, but in full size... I'll e-mail it too you.

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