Chevy S10 and Ultra Lite Trailers.
I have a 2003 Chevy S10 with a 6cyl engine and automatic transmission. Will it be capable of towing an Ultra Lite trailer with a dry weight of 3327 lbs or even 4200 lbs dry weight?
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I'd say yes, if you manage your expectations. I used to tow a 21' ultralight (3100 lbs dry, 4400 GVWR) with a 4 liter Ford Aerostar that was 40 hp shy of your 4300 Vortec and I felt it did fine. It would pull the 6% Cascade passes at 45, and easily maintained 60 on the flats with overdrive locked out. I also used to own an older full size 1500 with the 160 hp pre-Vortec V6, and flat-towed a Jeep CJ7 from Helena, Montana to Seattle. Again, not with blazing speed, but I could go at least 50 on every hill, including McDonald Pass over the Continental Divide. My point is that while your truck won't pull the trailer with blazing speed and acceleration like a brand new 1500 series pickup with 350 hp, it will do the job. The Vortec 4300 was a strong, solid engine for its day.
