Tow Vehicle Worthiness
Hi Team, I'm new here and wasn't sure if this was a thing, but I'd like to have my vehicle inspected for tow worthiness, or readiness, or whatever the cool kids are calling it these days. I have a ...
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Hi Team,
Thanks for all the feedback and apologies for the delay in response.
We get the vehicle serviced regularly by Firestone. Its an old bird but its been all over Arizona and Southern CA a few times over since we've owned it without any hiccups. The closest CAT scale is about an hour away, so I'll get that sorted Friday or Saturday. I don't imagine cramming the household critters in for the CAT weigh-in, but I have recent vet weigh-ins I can use to supplement. It's just the wife and I along with 3 medium dogs and 2 cats, so I'd like to keep the TV interior space as uncluttered as possible, and leave the TT to haul the cargo if that's acceptable.
Some details below that's been requested.
Vehicle is unmodified, original to AZ
Mileage is 185831
2014 - replaced front lower ball joints, front wheel bearing and hub assemblies, and rear brake rotors
2016 - replaced motor mounts, struts, shock (non air), and resurfaced front brake rotors
I'm getting some pulsing in the pedal when braking harder than normal, will get that sorted
MFG Tag shows GVWR 7300/Front GAWR 3275/Rear GAWR 4128 - Actual TBD
Tires are P265/70R17. Plan on replacing w/ LTs - any preference on Load Index Rating or HT vs AT? I don't have any designs on boondocking if that helps.
Will add trans cooler and brake controller. I'm not knowledgeable in regards to the hitch receivers - is there a preference for WD/anti-sway on TTs?
Thanks all!
Thanks for all the feedback and apologies for the delay in response.
We get the vehicle serviced regularly by Firestone. Its an old bird but its been all over Arizona and Southern CA a few times over since we've owned it without any hiccups. The closest CAT scale is about an hour away, so I'll get that sorted Friday or Saturday. I don't imagine cramming the household critters in for the CAT weigh-in, but I have recent vet weigh-ins I can use to supplement. It's just the wife and I along with 3 medium dogs and 2 cats, so I'd like to keep the TV interior space as uncluttered as possible, and leave the TT to haul the cargo if that's acceptable.
Some details below that's been requested.
Vehicle is unmodified, original to AZ
Mileage is 185831
2014 - replaced front lower ball joints, front wheel bearing and hub assemblies, and rear brake rotors
2016 - replaced motor mounts, struts, shock (non air), and resurfaced front brake rotors
I'm getting some pulsing in the pedal when braking harder than normal, will get that sorted
MFG Tag shows GVWR 7300/Front GAWR 3275/Rear GAWR 4128 - Actual TBD
Tires are P265/70R17. Plan on replacing w/ LTs - any preference on Load Index Rating or HT vs AT? I don't have any designs on boondocking if that helps.
Will add trans cooler and brake controller. I'm not knowledgeable in regards to the hitch receivers - is there a preference for WD/anti-sway on TTs?
Thanks all!
