Can My Truck Pull this? (Noob)
I have a 2006 Chevy Colorado Crew Cab truck and according to what I read online it has a max towing capacity of 4,000 pounds. I am looking at purchasing a used Fun Finder X189FBR. According to this si...
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There are a lot of folks that say if you have to ask, the answer is no. Some are showing extra caution which I'll never fault anyone for when it comes to their families safety.
Bumpy/Mickey have a good point also, IF you have the dicipline to not go over the safe weights your vehicle can tow even though the trailer is rated for more.
The other part of the equation is the tow vehicles wheel base. While you have the crew cab and that will help, I've seen very few non-Full size trucks/suv's I'd feel comfortable pulling 4000lbs with. Just a fear of NEVER wanting to have the tail wag the dog. There's something to be said about having more truck than you need for those emergency avoidance manuvers that the idiots we share the road with cause us to take on occassion. Having enough truck to regain the trailer after you reactivly swerved to avoid something is a before thought and not one you get to make afterwards.
I'd advise to look at a bigger truck or a smaller trailer but just my opinion and worth what you paid for it.
Bumpy/Mickey have a good point also, IF you have the dicipline to not go over the safe weights your vehicle can tow even though the trailer is rated for more.
The other part of the equation is the tow vehicles wheel base. While you have the crew cab and that will help, I've seen very few non-Full size trucks/suv's I'd feel comfortable pulling 4000lbs with. Just a fear of NEVER wanting to have the tail wag the dog. There's something to be said about having more truck than you need for those emergency avoidance manuvers that the idiots we share the road with cause us to take on occassion. Having enough truck to regain the trailer after you reactivly swerved to avoid something is a before thought and not one you get to make afterwards.
I'd advise to look at a bigger truck or a smaller trailer but just my opinion and worth what you paid for it.
