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04-13-2011, 07:46 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Dickerson Run Pa
Posts: 27
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Towing and Hauling
Hi, Been awhile since I posted.
I have a 1998  K2500 reg cab that I use 3-4 times a year to tow a jeep on a car trailer. The trailer has electric brakes on both axels. I am considering getting a slide in camper. (I used to use a suburban, you guys were very helpful diagnosing it ) (sleeping in the 'burb was cool, sleeping in a tent bites)I'm curious about hauling the camper and towing the jeep. the terrain I travel through is hilly, Pennsylvania mountains. The truck has no issue towing the jeep. It has the 5.7L vortek and a 4L80E. It also has the semi-float rear axel. Has anyone had experience towing and hauling? Thoughts are appreciated.
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1998 2500 Standard Cab Long Bed.1988 Jeep mostly for trail riding 2003 Harley Davidson Ultra Glide 2004  Impala
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04-13-2011, 03:17 PM
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driving is in my blood
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Mesa AZ
Posts: 5,702
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Re: Towing and Hauling
It all depends on the weight.
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04-14-2011, 12:10 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas"
Posts: 10,880
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Re: Towing and Hauling
I'm thinking it's gonna be loaded down. The weight of the camper (slide-in) ain't too bad on its' own, but adding the weight of the trailer plus Jeep? I can appreciate the brakes on the trailer and that they will help slow down the overall (gross) weight of your rig, but it's climbing those hills that will be a tough putt.
Only one way to know.....hook 'em up and give it a go.
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