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07-05-2010, 12:14 PM
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New Member
2008 20' Safari
murphys
, California
Join Date: Jul 2010
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Towing with a 1/2 ton
I'm considering purchasing a Sport 22 FB with a GVWR of 4500 lbs. I own a 2003 chevrolet 1500 extended cab four wheel dirve with a 4.10 rear axle ratio, a heavy duty trailering equipment package and a 5300 V8. The truck has a 6400 GVWR. Will my truck be able to tow this trailer without to much trouble?
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07-05-2010, 12:25 PM
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Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
Lin
, Ne
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 2,430
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It will be a piece of cake.
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07-05-2010, 01:26 PM
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
1970 27' Overlander
South of Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,709
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No worries. Go for it!
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Craig and Carol
1997 34' Excella 1000
1970 27' Overlander, International
2009 Ford F150 5.4L
ProPride hitch with 1400# bars
AIR 41028
TAC GA-8
WBCCI 10199
Past President Southeastern Camping Unit (12)
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07-05-2010, 01:27 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2005 25' Classic
Pelham
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 445
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I tow a 25' with a 1/2 ton Chevy 1500 and have been to FL. many times so it should be no problem. I think the only trouble I would have is if I went out west with the long hill climbs.
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Bob & Carla 05 classic 25' WBCCI # 1836
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07-05-2010, 06:00 PM
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Rivet Idiot
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Currently Looking...
On The Lake
, Georgia
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,000
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I tow my 29' and have no problems. If I hit hills, I slow down.
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07-05-2010, 06:17 PM
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Moderator
2004 30' Classic Slideout
Fenton
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 10,408
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Quote:
Originally Posted by murphys
I'm considering purchasing a Sport 22 FB with a GVWR of 4500 lbs. I own a 2003 chevrolet 1500 extended cab four wheel dirve with a 4.10 rear axle ratio, a heavy duty trailering equipment package and a 5300 V8. The truck has a 6400 GVWR. Will my truck be able to tow this trailer without to much trouble?
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You should be fine towing. Check your owners manual on the truck and verify whether you can tow in OD or need to stay in 3rd. the 2500 series trucks with the 4.10 axle can tow in OD as long as tranny isn't hunting back and forth. The 1500's might be a smaller tranny which won't hold up with OD towing.
Bottom line check the manual, don't rely on opinions on this one.
Jack
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Jack Canavera
STL Mo.
AIR #56 S/OS#15
'04 Classic 30' S.O.,'03 GMC Savana 2500
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07-05-2010, 06:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 27' International FB
Venice
, Florida
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 706
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No problem towing, 05 Burb 1500 with a 25' Sovereign. Crossed over the Smokies this Spring, almost a piece of cake. Slow and easy she goes.
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Bill and Janice, We're lovin' it! (Airstreaming)
Airdreamers
WBCCI #8880
AIR #41310
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07-05-2010, 08:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1965 22' Safari
Vassar
, Michigan
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 848
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1/2 Ton Towing
No problem. We use a 2009 Chevy 1/2 ton 4X4 with the same engine to pull our renovated/updated 65 Safari. I used to use a 3/4 ton and find the 1/2 ton rides and pulls smoother. The suspension on the 3/4 ton was too stiff.....Tim
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Tim
TAC MI 14
Everyday is a Saturday
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07-05-2010, 08:20 PM
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Rivet Master
1969 25' Tradewind
Irmo
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 744
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That's the ideal tow vehicle for an Airstream. It should pull like a dream behind your truck.
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AIR #8891
Unrestored 1969 25' Tradewind
Overkill Tow Vehicle of the Year Award:
2001 GMC 3500 4x4 Dually 6.6L Duramax
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07-05-2010, 08:23 PM
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Rivet Master
1965 17' Caravel
1983 27' Excella
Walnut Grove/Laguna Woods
, California
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,635
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We tow our '83 Excella 27' with our 1999 Silverado 1500 with the 5.3. The owner's manual says to tow in OD. You may need to take it easy on the long hills, but should be OK
We get from 12.5 to 15 mpg depending on the terrain. We do keep the speed down to 55 to 58 mph.
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07-09-2010, 05:26 PM
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Rivet Master
2020 30' Classic
Derwood
, Maryland
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,515
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Been towing my 25fb around but minus my usual Rockies and other large mountains - at 65 mph average speed I'm getting 16.5 - 16.8 mpg.
LOVE me some diesel
Don't know why the US trucks in the 150/1500 class don't have one as an option....
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John "JFScheck" Scheck
2020 30’ Airstream Classic
**I Love U.S.A.**
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07-16-2010, 05:59 PM
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Rivet Master
1969 25' Tradewind
Irmo
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 744
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JFScheck
Been towing my 25fb around but minus my usual Rockies and other large mountains - at 65 mph average speed I'm getting 16.5 - 16.8 mpg.
LOVE me some diesel
Don't know why the US trucks in the 150/1500 class don't have one as an option....
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Chevy did build half-ton diesels up through '97. They also had a smaller DuraMax intended for the lighter duty pickups and the Hummer H2 slated for production up until the economy nearly wiped out GM last year. Still no word if it will ever see production now. I'm a big fan of diesels myself. My 8,200 pound crew cab dually with a 4.10 rear end gets 19 on the highway and around 15 towing.
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AIR #8891
Unrestored 1969 25' Tradewind
Overkill Tow Vehicle of the Year Award:
2001 GMC 3500 4x4 Dually 6.6L Duramax
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07-21-2010, 11:57 AM
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Rivet Master
2020 30' Classic
Derwood
, Maryland
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,515
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H2 Diesel - I would have been all over that! Fingers crossed they can get a nice diesel the 1500 since the interior seems to be a bit nicer than the HD class (or put it in a "Burb")...
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John "JFScheck" Scheck
2020 30’ Airstream Classic
**I Love U.S.A.**
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07-21-2010, 01:16 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
St. Catharines
, South Western Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,367
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Isn't it amazing that people want a right sized diesel for a basic pick up and yet in NA it is not available.
When will the NA vehicle manufacturers start building what folks want??? Not what they think they need or what brings them the largest profits!
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Airstreams..... The best towing trailers on the planet!
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07-21-2010, 03:08 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1973 31' Sovereign
raleigh
, North Carolina
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 70
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I pull a 31' w 07 suburban, no problem at all.
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