Can 1/2 ton truck pull car trailer?

[almcbri]

It will pull it just fine. My brother had a enclosed car hauler that was a lead sled and we used it to move 4 hours w/ my 03' Z71. The 5.3 is kinda doggy in the hills but we stayed at 65-70 the whole way.

I have even towed my Dads crew cab duramax on an open car trailer doing 65 the whole way w/ my 03'. We took it to a dealer over an hour away and had zero problems.

Just take your time and you will be fine.

[camaro2nv]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I once owned a 6.0 Denali (GMC Suburban)... I took an EMPTY steel flat bed trailer to California. FLOORED it wouldn't make 35 mph up the grapevine. But it did make it. What it would have done with another 3500 lbs who knows... but when I got home - that 'truck' went bye bye.

You're asking about towing in the snow... I'd say forget it.

Something wasnt right. I pulled a trailer with a G35 on it with a 03 Escalade with no problem up the grapevine.

[DRJDVM's '69]

Can it be done...sure...should it be done.... thats the question.

One time trip, take it easy and cautious and you should be fine.

If the question was whether you should use that vehicle as a primary tow truck and multiple occassions, I would say "not the best choice"

I towed my '69 all the way to LA and back with my wife's 2000 Tahoe that had 150k miles on it....no tow package except the trailer hitch and trailer brakes.... did just fine...slow over the grapevine but did 55-65 MPH easy

[pokey64]

Thanks for all the info!

I'm definitely leaning towards the conservative side.

The trailer has electric brakes. I checked some more options today. I have an 02 F350 4x4 diesel with a trailer brake controller I can use. I may even have an open aluminum car trailer.

The car has nice paint. Do you guys suggest covering the vehicle when using an open trailer with Winter conditions? (ice, rocks, Iowa road salt) What's the best thing to use?

I'm also going to look into transporting. It's a 260 mile one way trip. Anyone have an idea of typical rates?

[awr68]

I would only use an enclose trailer if you care about the paint...especialy this time of year and those conditions...the paint WILL get chipped!

You should call some pros....just might be worth the money....however 260 miles isn't that bad so the price might not be bad at all! I tow often and the thought of heading out in the snow doesn't excite me the least...especially in a borrowed truck.

You need to factor in your time, fuel, and safety.

[MarkM66]

It'd pull it with no problem.