04 Chev 1500 as a tow vehicle 8000lb camper
Up until this year we have had our camper setup on a seasonal site (Outback 312BH), and do to other commitments we decided to pull out of the seasonal site so we could travel with the kids sports. I s...
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zed1k wrote:AppFire wrote:
Dangerous, just plain dangerous.....
Please explain, my truck maintains highway speed with low rpm, i have an upgraded suspension, upgraded brakes, and the trailer has absolutely no sway. We all cant afford 3500 diesels, but my trailer tows great with what i have. Might be different if i planed a trip across the country
Z1k, I believe you. And even if I didn't, I tow that kind of weight all the time with 1/2 tons. Been doing it since 1988, lol.
You're on the right track, you seem to understand the strengths and limitations of your truck and when you first posted this, I was waiting for all the "experts" who are afraid of their own shadow to jump up and tell you what you did just couldn't be possible.
If your truck is in good condition and well maintained, it should do what you're asking of it no problem.
Is it the best, ultimate tow rig, nope.
Will it pull your trailer on local trips safely and competently? Yup
I'd suggest quitting even responding to the blathering going on here.
Have fun this summer!
