Anyone tow a Colorado or Canyon?

trikepilot wrote:
What I don't know is, will adding 300 lbs to the bed of the truck unload the front enough to make it wander when towing? How is the weight distributed on the truck? I would think that it is front heavy and could stand to lose a little anyway.

I wouldn't think it would make much difference with that little weight.

mikey52 wrote:
I traded mine so I could get the 6 ft bed for hauling my motorcycle in the bed.

My plans exactly. And put a rack on it to carry a canoe. And if my DW doesn't holler too much add a Powered Para-glider mount for the motor and cage. It is going to be a rolling garage of sorts. I can take to the water, dirt, and air to expand my exploration of new places as we ramble about the country.

I towed a 2008 Canyon until I traded it in for a new 2016 Canyon. Haven't got the new one yet, but the 2008 was as others have said easy to hook up and tow. Some minor changes in the tow procedure for the newer one, but I think it will be a better tow vehicle. I traded mine so I could get the 6 ft bed for hauling my motorcycle in the bed.

The Colorado/Canyon is a fairly popular towed vehicle. I bought my 2005 4x4 Canyon brand new, specifically to tow behind my MH. Since it doesn't register the towed miles, I've only got 24,000 driven miles on it. I've got 6 other vehicles and don't use the Canyon for much outside local errands when out RV'ing.
It tows with the key removed (4x4 in neutral) and has no limitations on speed or miles towed, and requires no stopping to run the engine every 4 hours like some; and no battery drain. Its quick & easy to hookup for towing and a versatile vehicle for those who prefer a pickup and only need 2 adult seats (the back seat is only usable for small kids & dogs).

I might recommend a receiver hitch mounted carrier for your 300# bike rather than putting it in the bed.

Yaj wrote:
I tow a 2005 Colorado.
It has 165000 miles on it and about 10000 being towed. It still works fine.
I use a Ready Brute w/Reasy Brake tow bar.

Thanks for the endorsement. I would like to see a larger picture of your (avatar)towing setup. It looks like you try to take as many toys with you as I do. I used to pull an aircraft (motor glider) on a custom trailer with a dual sport bike and a couple of mountain bikes. If there was a 1000 ft stretch of dirt road where we were going I could launch the glider and see the sights from the air. If it was too windy for the glider I would just ride the motor bike. If off road motorized use was prohibited then I could always ride the mountain bike.

Anyway we are in downsize mode now and I have to select only one motorcycle to carry, find a 4X4 that will be easy to tow and carry the bike along with a canoe on a custom built rack.

All the used Colorados that I am finding have a lot of miles on them. You have a lot on yours. I may have to get used to the idea of buying a used vehicle with a ton of miles on it but my gut tells me that the reason they are for sale is that they are all used up. Know any little old ladies that only drove their Colorado to church on Sunday and can't drive anymore? :@

Old-Biscuit wrote:
HERE you can check specific model of vehicles OR check what is recommended.

Thanks for the link. I have pretty much settled on the Colorado or Canyon due to the light weight, ability to carry my motorcycle in the bed of the truck thereby freeing up 300 lbs of usable cargo carrying capacity from the rear axle of the coach, and ease of towing; meaning no lube pump, drive shaft disconnect, minimum speed or distance limits. What I don't know is, will adding 300 lbs to the bed of the truck unload the front enough to make it wander when towing? How is the weight distributed on the truck? I would think that it is front heavy and could stand to lose a little anyway.

when they first came out I was reading the owner's manual under recreational towing or towing behind a motorhome (which you should do) and there was some quirk, possibly having to tie the steering wheel straight or something??
but that would be only applicable if you buy a used one.
bumpy

I tow a 2005 Colorado.
It has 165000 miles on it and about 10000 being towed. It still works fine.
I use a Ready Brute w/Reasy Brake tow bar.

HERE you can check specific model of vehicles OR check what is recommended.