Looking to tow an '11 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4, advice?
Ladies and Gents,
Since Ford F-150s are out (our primary choice), unless you spring for a '12 or newer, then the GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4x4 looks to be our next top choice. Now, as usual, the Dinghy Towing Guide lists the wrong weight for the trucks, I'm looking at possibly a new tow bar too since the Blue Ox Alladin is, I think, only rated for 5K lbs. And, the Dinghy guide says the truck weighs in at 4890. But, in searching for data and specs on the intended truck, sources put it at way closer to 5267 lbs.
Well, the coach has a 10,000 hitch and, based on actual curb weight I acquired during a weigh in at a local weigh station, I've got right at 11,000 lbs. left on the GCWR of the rig. So, the 5200 lb. truck shouldn't be too much strain for it.
It's '04 Itasca Horizon with the 330 CAT. Yeah, I know, it's on the small side for engines but, I'm not looking to win any NASCAR races while hooked up and towing. So, now, I'll have to check and see for sure it my Blue Ox Alladin Aluminum tow bar is not rated for that kind of weight. Anybody tow that particular truck out there? Any issues I should be aware of?
I've towed Jeeps for decades, and our latest is an '11 CRV so, towing in general is old hat for me. Thanks in advance.
Scott
Since Ford F-150s are out (our primary choice), unless you spring for a '12 or newer, then the GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4x4 looks to be our next top choice. Now, as usual, the Dinghy Towing Guide lists the wrong weight for the trucks, I'm looking at possibly a new tow bar too since the Blue Ox Alladin is, I think, only rated for 5K lbs. And, the Dinghy guide says the truck weighs in at 4890. But, in searching for data and specs on the intended truck, sources put it at way closer to 5267 lbs.
Well, the coach has a 10,000 hitch and, based on actual curb weight I acquired during a weigh in at a local weigh station, I've got right at 11,000 lbs. left on the GCWR of the rig. So, the 5200 lb. truck shouldn't be too much strain for it.
It's '04 Itasca Horizon with the 330 CAT. Yeah, I know, it's on the small side for engines but, I'm not looking to win any NASCAR races while hooked up and towing. So, now, I'll have to check and see for sure it my Blue Ox Alladin Aluminum tow bar is not rated for that kind of weight. Anybody tow that particular truck out there? Any issues I should be aware of?
I've towed Jeeps for decades, and our latest is an '11 CRV so, towing in general is old hat for me. Thanks in advance.
Scott
