Towing: Is a 1Ton 5.7L gas Chevy ok to tow 10,000 lb 5er?

Sea Six wrote:
2000 year model Chevrolet 3500, 5.7L gas engine. Long bed (8 foot).

I don't know for certain the exact engine specs, but Wikipedia lists a 5.7L Vortec engine producing 255hp and 330 ft-lb of torque.

Will this tow my 10,000 pound 32' Jayco 5er safely?

Safely as in, will the chassis handle the weight...? yes.. Absolutely.

You will not be the first to the top of the mountain but you will get there. Just let the motor rev, lock out OD and let the motor work.

I almost bought a 5.7 Dually before I found my V10. .. It was a really pretty truck for the money.

what rear axle ratio do you have by the way? I think that in 2000 there were 4.56?

Thanks!

Jeremiah

Sea Six wrote:
2000 year model Chevrolet 3500, 5.7L gas engine. Long bed (8 foot).

I don't know for certain the exact engine specs, but Wikipedia lists a 5.7L Vortec engine producing 255hp and 330 ft-lb of torque.

Will this tow my 10,000 pound 32' Jayco 5er safely?

I would say "safely" but don't expect it to fly up the passes.