That's not much of a tow vehicle. It would not safely pull any enclosed trailer large enough to carry the car. If you plan to keep that truck you would be better off with an open trailer.

That's the way to start a dialogue! HAHAHAHAHA



So what he's really trying to say is ---- just because the rating on the truck (any vehicle) is "X" ---- doesn't mean it will do "X" well.... it only means that it CAN if it has to.


A volkswagon will pull an airplane --- on a flat runway --- and very very slowly and might be completely worn out in the end... but it "could" do it (hypothetically).


What's more important is the weight of the towing vehicle vs the towed item --- and the braking capacity --- and on and on... it's not always just about the power of the engine.

For instance --- my brother in law has a F350 single rear wheel diesel -- I had an F350 dually. Mine out cornered his by a mile.... because it cornered flat and the trailer didn't push the rear end around... therefore if you drove both with the same trailer - mine would have been a clear winner. It just drove nicer under towing conditions.

A Toyota can pull the space shuttle....so get one of those :)

I used to tow a 24' with an 06 f150. It did alright,it didn't push the truck around. The drawback was the lack of power. As long as the trailer brakes are working properly you should be fine for limited use.
I do have to admit though, my new Duramax was one of the best purchases I ever made!:)

Don't forget cooling systems and gearing. I agree with these guys, you are biting off more than you can chew with an Avalanche and a 24' enclosed going any real distance. Appears your truck is rated at 7200-8000 lbs. You will likely exceed it with the car and gear.

I've really liked our Tundra. For a real farmer or puller, it's not the right truck. I really think their target market was a city slicker like myself with some toys and a Wife that needs to drive it. It fits right in between a half ton and 3/4 for pulling. Drives more car like than any other truck I've driven and has a back up camera for tight parking lots along with nav and bluetooth. Interior is nice quality and it's been reliable. I wanted to buy a Chevy but they just don't have many 1500's capable of pulling a 24" enclosed so it was impossible to find one used. I just don't need a 2500.

I agree with Todd. My 1500 is the limiting factor for a trailer and i have the heavy duty trailer towing package - brakes, coolers, controller, etc. - with ethe "big" gas engine. It's my daily driver and I just could not justify going to the 2500. Maybe one day but not now.

Found this on Ebay - http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-MOST-EQU...item461082e146 - looks like a heck of a deal...

One of my friends has pulled a 24 foot enclosed trailer with his 1500, and he said that only problems was going up steep inclines. Another option is to put a supercharger or Turbo on the 1500, and increase the torque.

Another friend tows a 36 foot trailer with his 2500 6.2, and complains of the gas mileage. He plans to get a duramax next year.

Jeff

My normal tow vehicle is my 2500 8.1L suburban but I pulled my trailer with my wifes 2010 Avalanche 4x4 back and forth from Pamona no problem. Did great over the Grapevine with no over heating. Keep the tow switch on and your good at 55 mph. Throw a brake controller on it too.

I agree, if you are going to do alot of miles then get yourself a 2500. If your gonna do local stuff you should be fine with the Avalanche. Its gonna beat it up after time.

I've towed a 24' enclosed with my 2012 GMC Sierra 1/2 ton a good amount. My truck has the factory trailer package which has a rated capacity of 9500 lbs. My 2012 tows noticeably better that my 2003 1/2 ton which was rated at 7800 lbs.

On a recent trip from west Michigan to Boston I had My truck towing a 24' steel framed enclosed trailer with a 69 Camaro in it. My buddy had a 2011/12 Sierra 2500hd with the 6.0 gas engine towing a 24' all aluminum enclosed trailer with a 72 Nova in it. We had three guys on this trip and traded driving duties between the two trucks. All three of us were surprised how well the 1/2 ton compared to the 3/4 ton. On the trip home we were driving through some pretty hilly areas in the middle of a bad storm. My 1/2 ton averaged 8.1 mpg.(it normally gets 10-10.5 towing this combo) The 3/4 ton averaged 6.7mpg.

My .02 is if your only towing a handful times per year the 1/2 ton will be fine. If you are going to be towing a lot skip the gas 3/4 ton and go with a diesel.

I'm sorry. I had to laugh at the MPG figures.

My "truck" is running 53,000 POUNDS hauls three cars plus a house and I get
6.6 MPG


And I don't have to "eat out" or get a motel room!!!




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