Towing question - Page 2

Keith 944 · 02-22-2009, 03:20 PM

yep, i bought one when they first came out. just upgraded a few things, put on new 12" wheels and tires, i love it, makes a world of difference. jok is a racer too and will help out a lot. www.trailertoad.com

treessavoy · 02-22-2009, 04:06 PM

Tow Vehicle: Bigger is better!

Bigger engine reduces wear, bigger brakes help you stop, bigger cooling keeps from overheating.

I watched a guy towing a 69 chevelle with his 'burb 350 lose it while trying to stop on the interstate and the whole rig slid across the median.

SGSST109E · 02-22-2009, 04:49 PM

Towing with a 1/2 ton suburban is very scary on hills. The 3/4 ton is a pleasure to drive.

james schaechter · 02-24-2009, 07:00 AM

You will likely spend more money and still not end up with what you want or need. You aren't the first person here on this board to buy something because it is a "great" deal and end up spending more down the road. Some good advice here. Maybe if you need to try and keep it real low buck, buy a small open trailer to go with the 1/2 tonner and repair it to that spec. I have seen decent but worn 3/4 burbs for under 5k if you want to stick with the enclosed trailer. If you drive a 1/2 ton and then a 3/4 ton or 1 ton, you will understand the diff. It is huge in the braking and stability dept. Never know when you need it.

02-22-2009, 03:20 PM	#11
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,185 Likes: 1,146 Liked 1,854 Times in 573 Posts	Re: Towing question yep, i bought one when they first came out. just upgraded a few things, put on new 12" wheels and tires, i love it, makes a world of difference. jok is a racer too and will help out a lot. www.trailertoad.com

02-22-2009, 04:06 PM	#12
treessavoy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dunnellon,FL Posts: 1,103 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Towing question Tow Vehicle: Bigger is better! Bigger engine reduces wear, bigger brakes help you stop, bigger cooling keeps from overheating. I watched a guy towing a 69 chevelle with his 'burb 350 lose it while trying to stop on the interstate and the whole rig slid across the median.

02-22-2009, 04:49 PM	#13
SGSST109E Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 350 Likes: 62 Liked 126 Times in 61 Posts	Re: Towing question Towing with a 1/2 ton suburban is very scary on hills. The 3/4 ton is a pleasure to drive.

02-24-2009, 07:00 AM	#14
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,978 Likes: 1,263 Liked 1,399 Times in 290 Posts	Re: Towing question You will likely spend more money and still not end up with what you want or need. You aren't the first person here on this board to buy something because it is a "great" deal and end up spending more down the road. Some good advice here. Maybe if you need to try and keep it real low buck, buy a small open trailer to go with the 1/2 tonner and repair it to that spec. I have seen decent but worn 3/4 burbs for under 5k if you want to stick with the enclosed trailer. If you drive a 1/2 ton and then a 3/4 ton or 1 ton, you will understand the diff. It is huge in the braking and stability dept. Never know when you need it. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK