Is this just a half ton? ya might wanna check on the specs of the tranny as well, if it's a plain jane 1/2 ton tramny may be too light, doesn't hurt to check, either way ... install a tranny cooler in addition to one melded into your radiator... if your hauling long distances , then the sprcial tow weight distribution devise might be needed, I live on a farm in Texas, tow stuff regularly and never needed one, my truck has towed to NW US and is now on it's 5th or 6 th run to Philly... tows great as is, if you tow high profile stuff, ie. , camping trailer, etc., it is recommended...
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On Jul 2, 2011, at 9:15 AM, "Ray Block" <BPracing@wowway.com> wrote:
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Andrew Kelsey
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>> I don't know much about towing, but my memory of when I bought my truck
>> was that they were all rated for 6200 lbs (or whatever the correct max
>> was) regardless of options. I took a look at the spec badge inside my
>> door and it didn't mention the GCVW on their. I took a look in the
>> manual to see what it had to say about towing. It talked about loading
>> properly, not to exceed the GVWR, and the specs of each trailer hitch
>> class. It did mention that the trailer tow package included a certain
>> wiring harness and something else. From what I remember, the trailer
>> tow package included a hitch and an oil cooler or maybe tranny cooler.
>> I would think that if I put the correct hitch on my truck along with a
>> harness and electric trailer brakes, I should be able to tow 6200 lbs.
>> Is this wrong in my thinking?
>>
>> --> -Andrew Kelsey
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> Only thing I would add to your list is a weight-distributing hitch. They're
> not cheap but worth every cent. One, it will level out your truck. Two,
> and most importantly, it will stabilize the trailer, eliminate sway, and
> make your towing experience like a Sunday cruise.
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> Ray
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