Towing Question

[Floyd Staggs]

If all these response don't change your mind I can send you a picture of my shorts.

[John Lang]

1664 SS/JA You took all of my thoughts away with the trailer hitch comments. The only vehicle's that i own that don't have equalizer hitches are my race cars! The only way to tow is with these hitches, and a sway control, and a tow vehicle capable of pulling and stopping the load.Then you will feel in full control and travel safely.. I forgot, always keep an eye out for all of the other idiots out there shareing the road or should be shareing the road! Tow & Race Safe, Happy Holidays, John & Ginny Lang

[rick lester]

First off, thanks to everyone that gave there comments. With that said, only one person mentioned that I stated I would prefer at least 3/4 ton. After posting question my other half said she would prefer at least a 3/4 ton pick-up so that is the route I will be taking. I should of mentioned first off in post I will be buying an aluminum open trailer to tow with, AND adding any and all trailer towing assesories to tow safely and correctly. I still feel a G.C. can tow safely but with my situation that point is mot. If anybody wants to argue that point with me you can email me at racerrick2881@yahoo.com and let the mud fly:P. STOCKERS RULE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rick.

[scott helms]

Rick
I have an inexpensive 1 ton duelly that might be perfect for you. Call me on my cell 813-363-5388
thanks
Scott

[Eric Merryfield]

Originally Posted by rick lester

First off, thanks to everyone that gave there comments. With that said, only one person mentioned that I stated I would prefer at least 3/4 ton. After posting question my other half said she would prefer at least a 3/4 ton pick-up so that is the route I will be taking. I should of mentioned first off in post I will be buying an aluminum open trailer to tow with, AND adding any and all trailer towing assesories to tow safely and correctly. I still feel a G.C. can tow safely but with my situation that point is mot. If anybody wants to argue that point with me you can email me at racerrick2881@yahoo.com and let the mud fly:P. STOCKERS RULE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rick.

Rick,

Now your next question should be brand of truck regular versus extended cab, rear gear selection, auto versus stick for MPG and diesel versus gas...And for florida, best AC!....I agree with you on the GC safely towing a 1500 lb aluminum trailer along as you have a good brake controller, sway and equalize. Heck some of the miata guys tow with their gelding mobiles........Minivans.....

Eric Merryfield
Stk 1883

[Dice]

knew a stock car guy that towed his open trailer with a mini van. he was killed a few years ago when his jack stands crumbled and the car pinned him. they were cement blocks. true story...buy a dually

[Chris DeGidio]

FWIW,..I tow with a 2002 Dodge 1500 quad cab truck.I have a open steel trailer and with my car on it and gear,I'm towing right at 53-5400#'s.I used to own a Ramcharger before the 1500 and didn't like it at all,wheelbase was too short.Also I use the Reese equalizer hitch setup (with square bars) along with a Tekonsha Prodigy brake controller.My set up tows great.

[bobby]

I'll tow whatever you need. i have a C4500 chevy. Went form a Toyota to 1 ton DRW Chevy to my current C4500, would never go back to a small truck. Oh yea, a 1 ton is a small truck, LOL.

[rick lester]

Scott, I'll call you soon about that dually. I live just outside Dade City in Trilby, so your only abot 40 minutes away. Dana loves duallies, something about bigger is better STOCKER RULE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rick.