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Jul 31, 2014

Pulling a trailer with a 2004 RT

Hello I have a 2004 Road-trek popular 190 with 99000 miles and in good condition and always had the transmission fluid changed every 6000 miles
Im considering hauling a king size bedroom set(or what I can fit in a 6 x 14 ft enclosed trailer) Im hauling it about 2000 miles .

My question is Im wondering if this would be to much on my roadtrek but its quite expensive to have the furniture shipped so what are your thoughts ?
Thanks SS
  • Morning thanks for latest updates , I have the Chevy manual and Im going to drive the RT to FL for the winter with or without the trailer ,I know it use more gas pulling the trailer but I would have to figure out how much total load of furniture would be plus trailer weight , I guess wear and tear on my RT is my main concern , it is xway all the way ,I considered selling furniture but its a pretty nice set and my WIFE wants it so it has to go ,if you know what i mean !I have been checking the moving co and those pack and haul places but we live away from the big towns so that cuts down my choices ,so thanks for your input and Ill keep exploring my options.
    Thanks SS
  • You can find the Chevy manual online. The tow rating is 6400 or 6600 pounds depending on the axle ratio. The GCWR is 12,000 pounds for either.
  • Well, I'd run some numbers to see if it's worth it.

    You are looking at around 5 tanks of fuel, meals, maybe overnight parking somewhere and several days of your time. Plus wear and tear on your van and the risk of a breakdown or flat tire, etc.

    Is this furniture worth that much? It may be better to sell it on craigslist and buy some more at the destination.
  • what are the ratings on your road trek? I have seen Bs with up to a 10,000 lb. hitch with about 7-8,000 lbs. capacity?
    bumpy