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Mac-2 
Forum New Camper 
Joined: 24 Jul 2010 Location: Wisconsin Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
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 Topic: Towing questionPosted: 26 Jul 2010 at 12:40pm |
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I am looking at getting either a Cruiser 30ES (8476 Lbs) or a 30RE (7969 Lbs) and would be towing it with a 2003 Silverado 2500HD 4WD Gas with 4:10 rear end. Mostly short trips but could take it further. I'm sure it will be a dog on hills, but any chance I could damage the truck?
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CF32MK
Silverado 2500HD 6.0L 4WD 4.10 Ratio |
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dalemac377
Forum Seasonal Camper 
Joined: 08 Nov 2006 Location: NE Illinois Online Status: Offline Posts: 439 |
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Posted: 26 Jul 2010 at 1:45pm |
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I think you will do just fine. I know several people that are pulling 5'ers in that weight range with trucks similar to yours with no problems. |
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Dale & Carol
2007 F-250 2010 CF30SK Patriot 
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Stan
Forum Full Time Camper 
Joined: 09 Apr 2006 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 913 |
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Posted: 26 Jul 2010 at 3:29pm |
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I towed my 30SK with the same set up (2001 plus Ext cab, 6.0L) and it pulled fine except for the hills. I would have to drop to 3rd and sometimes 2nd to get over the higher passes. On the flats, I was in OD cruising at any speed I wanted. I would definitely not call it a dog but you do need to remember your limitations.
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Stan and Terri
Oak Harbor, WA 2008 Chevy 2500HD D/A 2007 Cruiser CF30SK Glide Ride Pin Box Reese 16K Slider |
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RKCRWLR
Forum New Camper
Joined: 03 Jun 2010 Location: Sandy, Utah Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
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Posted: 26 Jul 2010 at 8:33pm |
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I think your OK. Just swallow your pride and throw the ego out the window on the hills - LOL. I towed 8000lbs across the country, Virginia to Moab, UT several times. It was a 10K construction trailer with a very lifted jeep hanging in the wind plus a lot of parts. 2001 Dodge 5.9L with 4:10s Gas mileage was bad at 6 mpg, but it did it. Your trailer should tow better than my jeep/trailer which was sitting super high above the cab, and your truck is built a lot heavier than my 1500.
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Tim, Bri and Family
2010 Cruiser 30QB 2010 Dodge Ram MegaCab 2500 6.7L Cummins Huskey 16K Dual Pivot Slider Sandy, Utah |
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Ridgeman
Forum Seasonal Camper
Joined: 30 Dec 2006 Location: MAGALIA, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 292 |
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Posted: 27 Jul 2010 at 6:47pm |
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The 2500 chassis shouldn't have any problems handling the load. Check the towing rating for your truck. The 410 gear usually gives you more capacity. Did the truck come with a tow package, like tranny coolers, bigger radiator etc. ? If not you may need some after market goodies.
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Kurt and Gloria
2007 CF30SK Cruiser 2006 Dodge 5.9 CTD,48e,4x4,QC 
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Mac-2
Forum New Camper
Joined: 24 Jul 2010 Location: Wisconsin Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
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Posted: 08 Aug 2010 at 8:43pm |
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Truck has towing package and spec says 10,200 lbs. Just worried that the 30ES, at the dealer is listed at 8,700 lbs, only leaves me with 1,500 lbs of cargo. I haven't weighed the TT that I have now (sould be 6,800 lbs) but sometimes even that seems heavy on hills.
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CF32MK
Silverado 2500HD 6.0L 4WD 4.10 Ratio |
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