Trailer Sway - non RV question
I rented a U-Haul trailer to tow our latest project back to NJ from SC. I've used these trailers several times in the past without any issues, with the same tow vehicle (my '07 Avalanche) and cars tha...
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bikendan wrote:turbojimmy wrote:
Max towing capacity is 8,000 lbs. on the Avalanche.
assuming you have the 5.3 engine, what rear end ratio do you have?
my 2007 has the factory tow package, with the 3.73 rear end and its max towing capacity is 7200lbs.
unless you have the 4.10, don't think yours has 8000lbs. towing.
You're right - I tried to recall from memory and failed. I have the 5.3 as well with the tow package (3.73s). It is indeed 7,200.
And yes, in hindsight I should have moved more stuff to the front of the trailer rather than the bed of the truck. I did have a tool box with me, and the spare could have gone up there too. Since I didn't know the cause at the time it didn't occur to me.
This is great info for next time - I appreciate it.
