I have a 2009 Chevy Silverado 2500HD. My dads TT is a 25ft that weighs 6500-7000 pounds. I want to bring his TT over to my home (20 mile trip at most) so that I can wash, wax, check seals...etc. (dad is 75). Here is the question:Do you think I will be ok towing with just a heavy duty hitch 2 15/16 ball instead of using his equalizer hitch & weight distribution? His hitch will not go in far enough for me to install the hitch pin is why I am asking. Andersen Rapid Hitch - 6" Drop/Rise with 2" and 2-5/16" Balls Is type I have. 10,000 lb max.Safety for me & my truck.?

what is the trucks tow rating? ball may be 10,000 but??????I would think for 20 slow easy miles??? no problem.bumpy

Yes it will be no problem at all...

Bumpyroad wrote:what is the trucks tow rating? ball may be 10,000 but??????I would think for 20 slow easy miles??? no problem.bumpy10,000 lbs. payload is 3200 or so. Thanks.

I echo Bumpy. For only 20 slow easy miles you should be ok.Barney

I have a 23' just a little lighter than that. When I pick it up at storage (5 miles)I rarely deal with the WD bars, I just set it on the hitch and take it home. Not an issue with my 2500, Has a little bounce to it but the truck handles it well. Just take your time and make sure the brake controller is set! To bad your not closer or you could come get mine and wax it and do the bearings!! Your Dad will be happy!

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Grit_dog
Navigator
May 09, 2017
^ Barney, I did not say that, up there. Not me, nope, wasn't even thinking it...

Barneys comment: Did you notice the "wink" way down at the bottom? :B
dodge_guy
Explorer II
May 08, 2017
You really should be careful. One crazy squirrel runs out in front of you and it's all over. You will end up in a fiery twisted ball in a ditch!!!!!! Maybe have it flatbedded over to your house?

;)
hawkeye-08
Explorer III
May 08, 2017
If the trailer is near level and you have a brake controller, I don't see a problem. The hitch and truck should be sufficient for that, especially if you are not at freeway speeds.
Fireballmike
Explorer
May 08, 2017
could you use your dads truck to pull the tt and give the trucka once over to make sure it is ready?
Turtle_n_Peeps
Explorer
May 08, 2017
I've towed 1,000's of miles if not 10's of thousands of miles with my 2500 truck without a WD on my race car trailer.

Can you do it? I have no idea? Set up right, I have no problems and even tows better than my TT with WD.
drsteve
Explorer
May 08, 2017
Check your truck's receiver to see what the tongue weight limit is for towing without WD.
K_Charles
Explorer
May 07, 2017
Your dad's hitch won't be set up for your truck. By the time you get it adjusted you will be home, go for it.
Grit_dog
Navigator
May 07, 2017
20 slow easy miles or 2000miles pedal to the metal, it will be fine. Big truck, med size trailer = you're good.
Lwiddis
Explorer II
May 07, 2017
I'm a safety nut on towing but don't see an issue with your plan.
zackyboy3rs
Explorer
May 07, 2017
jake2250 wrote:
I have a 23' just a little lighter than that. When I pick it up at storage (5 miles)I rarely deal with the WD bars, I just set it on the hitch and take it home. Not an issue with my 2500, Has a little bounce to it but the truck handles it well. Just take your time and make sure the brake controller is set! To bad your not closer or you could come get mine and wax it and do the bearings!!
Your Dad will be happy!

I sure would.