Posted 2007-09-26 8:29 AM (#68396) Subject: can my truck pull this trailer ok?
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We have a 03 1/2 ton, v8 Chevy Avalanche with a tow package. I'm looking at used trailers and came across a nice Adam Ju-Lite 2-horse trailer. It has a dressing room which is a feature I'm hoping to get since our truck bed is so short. Can our truck pull this trailer safely?
I asked the owner but she doesn't know how much it weights.
Posted 2007-09-26 9:36 PM (#68443 - in reply to #68396) Subject: RE: can my truck pull this trailer ok?
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Here's some info on my truck:
Avalanche 1500 models are powered by a 5.3-liter Vortec V8 producing 285 horsepower and 325 pounds-feet of torque. It comes with the 4L60-E four-speed automatic transmission and is rated to tow 8200 pounds with 2WD, 7900 pounds with 4WD. (Trailer brakes are required.) Published payload capacities are 1363 pounds with 2WD, 1322 pounds with 4WD.
Info on the trailer: http://adamtrailers.com/_mgxroot/page_10783.html
10'6" Total Length
6' Inside Width
7' 1/2" Inside Height
7' Stall Length + 3'6" Head Room
2 3500 lb. 4 Brakes Axles
Break Away Kit and Charger
7-Way Plug
Posted 2007-09-27 7:36 AM (#68451 - in reply to #68396) Subject: RE: can my truck pull this trailer ok?
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Location: FELTON, DELWARE 19943
Hi,
The dry weight of a standard Adam Ju-lite 710A-DR is going to be around 3,200 lbs if it has a V-nose, saddle rack, and spare tire. Most 710A's will be set up that way. You will be fine pulling this trailer.
Posted 2007-09-27 9:35 PM (#68500 - in reply to #68443) Subject: RE: can my truck pull this trailer ok?
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Posts: 309 Location: MO
The trailer has two 3500lb axles. which indicates that it's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is 7,000 lbs. Your truck is rated to pull either 7900 or 8200 lbs. You will likely never load the trailer to 7,000 lbs. But, even if you did, the truck is rated heavy enough to handle it. With strength to spare.
I'm not usually a fan of towing with a 1/2 T truck. But, in this case, I certainly feel you'll be fine. The newer 1/2 T trucks are much stronger that the older 1/2 ton trucks.
can my truck pull this trailer ok?
