What factors Determine Tow Rating

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by nhramnl

You make a good point, Dan. We all focused on a 1/2 ton versus 3/4 ton debate. Take a read through this article. It does a pretty good job of answering the question I think you were originally asking.
http://www.trailerlife.com/towguides...t-tow-vehicle/

WOW this was a great article..!

The right Gearing is key for towing.
One of the comments on YouTube
The Canyon/Colorado come standard with a 3.42.
The Gas and Turbo Diesel did great up the Gauntlet.
It was commented that 3.73 would have been better for towing.
This one step up adds a good bit of towing capacity.

Seems what ever your are towing.
Rule of thumb was to not exceed 85% of the tow rating.

Another not discussed in the article was tuning the engine for towing.
Not sure if this breaks the Warrantee.
The extra torque from the Tune helps everywhere.

Not discuss were suspension other than Axles.
All rears squat, are air bags added as a towing option on trucks?

Not discussed were Cooling systems, best fluids to use.
Towing package you get bigger radiators and transmission coolers.

Not discussed were lubricants or trans fluid work best for towing.

Trailer Tires were discussed on another forum.

Found this from Discount Tire regarding load rating

https://www.discounttiredirect.com/l...818d10948e2a97

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