can a 03' Chevy trailblazer towing 20' Jayco?
So I have a 03' Chevy trailblazer LS, its got the straight 6 4.2 4WD And I'm looking at picking up a 2000 Jayco Qwest. Now the guy that is selling it says: 2000 Jayco Qwest pull behind travel tra...
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I believe the Qwest is a pop-up camper? If so, I can't see it weighing in at 4190#. If it is a conventional hard-top trailer, this is probably about right for a 20 ft unit.
I have a 21ft Fleetwood Orbit conventional hard-top trailer. Dry weight is 3800#. I normally tow it behind a GMC Sierra 1500 with a 5.3L V8. The two are a pretty good combination. My wife drives a 2008 Chevy Trailblazer with the inline 6 and 4WD (sounds similar to yours). In a bind, I once towed the 21ft trailer home with it (about 1 hour away). I learned very quickly that even with a weight distributing hitch and sway bars it was not a fun to drive combination. Although it pulled OK on a straight, even surface it was scary into the turns and on the highway. I don't think the SUV had enough mass behind it to feel very confident.
My advise to you would be to check the mfg spec plate on the Qwest itself. If it is under 3500#, you'll probably be happy. Much more, you'll likely be more comfortable sticking to the back roads when towing.
I have a 21ft Fleetwood Orbit conventional hard-top trailer. Dry weight is 3800#. I normally tow it behind a GMC Sierra 1500 with a 5.3L V8. The two are a pretty good combination. My wife drives a 2008 Chevy Trailblazer with the inline 6 and 4WD (sounds similar to yours). In a bind, I once towed the 21ft trailer home with it (about 1 hour away). I learned very quickly that even with a weight distributing hitch and sway bars it was not a fun to drive combination. Although it pulled OK on a straight, even surface it was scary into the turns and on the highway. I don't think the SUV had enough mass behind it to feel very confident.
My advise to you would be to check the mfg spec plate on the Qwest itself. If it is under 3500#, you'll probably be happy. Much more, you'll likely be more comfortable sticking to the back roads when towing.
