Towing

red-s-10 · 09-03-2008, 02:49 PM

I have a 2002 ZR2 w/ 80,000 MILES ON IT AND i WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE HAS EVER PULLED A 5TH WHEEL WITH ONE? THE WIFE WANTS TO GO CAMPING, BUT WE CANT REALLY AFFORD A FULL SIZE TRUCK AND i HATE TO SELL THE Z, but I have never seen a setup on a small truck, any ideas?? sorry about the caps

Goran · 09-03-2008, 04:13 PM

are you serious?

they go 5th wheel cause of weight... you think your ZR2 is that big?

I wouldn't do it if i were you...

power is one thing, but stopping is another...

Safety man, think Safety

wavrun2000 · 09-03-2008, 06:04 PM

Yeah i am going to go with no

Yogi · 09-04-2008, 12:16 PM

I think that the 4X4 is rated at 4500# for towing. I'd feel fine with that or real close to it.

Stopping is a matter of good brakes. You would need a good electric set-up and you should be fine.

johnmyster · 09-05-2008, 06:51 PM

You'll be limited to a double axle tag-along with your truck.

I wouldn't even be comfortable with a 5th on a fullsize, unless it was a 3/4 ton with the upgraded rear axle, brakes, cooling, and suspension.

The point of the 5th on a camper is for campers that are so big that wind tends to really sway them. Putting the weight over the back axle and using a pintle helps stabilize them more than a ball hitch. Plus, having it there keeps the trailer from steering the truck when a semi passes you.

Think smaller. 5ths are way cumbersome anyhow. If she needs that much luxury, find a 4 star hotel.

joshuaT · 09-05-2008, 06:55 PM

I'm thinking he meant to say a caravan/trailer of some sorts and not a 5th wheel. A 5 wheel uses that large towing hitch to attach itself to the bed of full sized trucks. Just wrong words but you can tow a small trailer with no problem.

09-03-2008, 02:49 PM	#1
red-s-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 6 Location: User is: OffLine	Towing I have a 2002 ZR2 w/ 80,000 MILES ON IT AND i WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE HAS EVER PULLED A 5TH WHEEL WITH ONE? THE WIFE WANTS TO GO CAMPING, BUT WE CANT REALLY AFFORD A FULL SIZE TRUCK AND i HATE TO SELL THE Z, but I have never seen a setup on a small truck, any ideas?? sorry about the caps
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09-03-2008, 04:13 PM	#2
Goran Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 191 Location: Ontario User is: OffLine	Re: Towing are you serious? they go 5th wheel cause of weight... you think your ZR2 is that big? I wouldn't do it if i were you... power is one thing, but stopping is another... Safety man, think Safety
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09-03-2008, 06:04 PM	#3
wavrun2000 o come on Age: 20 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 909 Location: Naples, Fl. User is: OffLine	Re: Towing Yeah i am going to go with no
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09-04-2008, 12:16 PM	#4
Yogi Registered (Ab) User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,093 Location: League City, TX (Houston) User is: OffLine	Re: Towing I think that the 4X4 is rated at 4500# for towing. I'd feel fine with that or real close to it. Stopping is a matter of good brakes. You would need a good electric set-up and you should be fine.
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09-05-2008, 06:51 PM	#5
johnmyster shifting gears Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 250 Location: Charlottesville, VA User is: OffLine	Re: Towing You'll be limited to a double axle tag-along with your truck. I wouldn't even be comfortable with a 5th on a fullsize, unless it was a 3/4 ton with the upgraded rear axle, brakes, cooling, and suspension. The point of the 5th on a camper is for campers that are so big that wind tends to really sway them. Putting the weight over the back axle and using a pintle helps stabilize them more than a ball hitch. Plus, having it there keeps the trailer from steering the truck when a semi passes you. Think smaller. 5ths are way cumbersome anyhow. If she needs that much luxury, find a 4 star hotel.
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09-05-2008, 06:55 PM	#6
joshuaT Still fixing the Blazer Age: 35 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 194 Location: North Las Vegas User is: OffLine	Re: Towing I'm thinking he meant to say a caravan/trailer of some sorts and not a 5th wheel. A 5 wheel uses that large towing hitch to attach itself to the bed of full sized trucks. Just wrong words but you can tow a small trailer with no problem.
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