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VentureVan
Explorer
Apr 18, 2015

Towing with a Chevy Venture

I am considering purchasing a 2015 Sportsmen 14 ft. travel trailer with a dry weight of 2123 lbs. I would be pulling it with a 2004 Chevy Venture that has a 3500 lb tow rating. The trailer has electric brakes and I will be adding air shocks and a transmission cooler to the Venture. I have a class III receiver hitch and plan on using an E2 WD hookup. Am I leaving anything out as far as towing hardware?? I don't plan on towing any faster than 55 to 60 probably not in OD. Thanks
  • old_guy's avatar
    old_guy
    Explorer
    Apr 18, 2015
    all I towed was a small boat and motor, still lost a tranny. believe me the boat weighted a lot less than the tt you are thinking about. good luck
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    VentureVan
    Explorer
    Apr 18, 2015
    The factory tow package includes air shocks and a transmission cooler both of which I am adding. I don't foresee a problem with sensible driving as I will be well under the rated towing capacity.
  • old_guy's avatar
    old_guy
    Explorer
    Apr 18, 2015
    to me if some thing comes with out a tow package from the factory, I would not tow with it. lost a tranny in one vehicle and that was enough, definitely not worth the money to replace a tranny. yes I put on a tranny cooler also, just not ready to try again.

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