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02-28-2008, 01:25 AM
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Pickin' and a Grinin'
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Arizona
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Towing question
I have a '72 GMC C20 Custom burb. The hitch is the one that goes all the way under my huge gas tank.
My trailer is a Trail Sport 27ft. The dry weight is only 4200, and loaded up is not over 5500lbs. I have a Reese weight distribution hitch with anti-sway. So with the original stuff on the burb, except for the newer 350 engine, and the 3 speed tranny, do any of you think this thing can haul my travel trailer for a trip of about 200-250 milesand back of course. From the summer heat of AZ to San Diego. One semi-mountainous pass. My mechanic that went through the engine says that it is in excellent shape, and the tranny was just gone through also. I would have it rewired for the trailer brakes. It was already wired for trailer brakes, but I am unsure how good that wiring is. What do you think....? Last edited by jmbstudios; 02-28-2008 at 01:26 AM. |
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02-28-2008, 03:11 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: San Diego, CA
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Re: Towing question
The only thing I would be concerned about is the grade on I8. I towed a buddy's 76 Caprice from San Luis with mine no problems. I don't think you'll have any problems though, it'll just be slow going on the grade.
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02-28-2008, 03:56 AM
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Pickin' and a Grinin'
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Arizona
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Re: Towing question
Yeah, I have a feeling it will be real slow, but growing up my dad pulled a trailer with a 71 C10 and slow was our middle name, and first and last... If I do pull it over, I will be driving at night when it is a little cooler than 120 degrees.
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02-28-2008, 06:15 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Muskegon,MI,USA
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Re: Towing question
According to the towing specs for the C-20 with an equalizer hitch, the rated max trailer weight is 6,000 lbs.
From your description, it sounds like you are set. Jim
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02-28-2008, 10:53 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Wa.
Posts: 20,131
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Re: Towing question
Radiator and hoses in good shape? Are you talking manual three speed ( I assume so) If not a good trans cooler.
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02-28-2008, 04:18 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: Towing question
Assuming 5000 pounds of burb, the 5500 pounds of trailer will be fine. |
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