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I need some help

Discussion in 'Towing' started by chaN123, Aug 7, 2013.

  1. Aug 7, 2013 at 3:28 PM
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    chaN123

    chaN123 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Would you tow 2500lbs for about 2936miles, doing 480 miles a day with a taco 12' v6 4.0, with tow package ????


    please let me know your opinion
     
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  2. Aug 7, 2013 at 3:39 PM
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    Jester243

    Jester243 all I wanted was a god dang picture of a hotdog...

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    some of this, a little of that
    I would
     
  3. Aug 7, 2013 at 3:44 PM
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    chaN123

    chaN123 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm actually driving from NC to Olympia WA....long trip
     
  4. Aug 7, 2013 at 3:46 PM
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    Jester243

    Jester243 all I wanted was a god dang picture of a hotdog...

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    Wow that is a long trip :eek:
     
  5. Aug 7, 2013 at 3:47 PM
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    TailDrag

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    I drove from CA to NC with a V6 Trailblazer.

    Do it. Have fun.
     
  6. Aug 7, 2013 at 6:34 PM
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    AWorthyOpponent

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    Why not? That's not that bad...your truck could do it straight...you might need a break tho...
     
  7. Aug 8, 2013 at 12:03 AM
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  8. Aug 10, 2013 at 6:34 AM
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    smd3

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    It's the 480 miles a day that will suck. At least you'll have plenty of rest stops to gas up.

    2300lb isn't bad though.

    What route are you taking? I70 gets pretty steep after Denver, but you won't do too bad with that weight. You should still be quite a bit faster than the semi's.

    I80 has rolling hills through Wyoming to Utah.
     
  9. Aug 10, 2013 at 6:49 AM
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    Tommiet

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    When I did tow... I changed my transmission/oil cooler over to mobile 1. Cheap and easy way to keep your trans cooler.

    Thanks for your service and be safe!
     
  10. Aug 10, 2013 at 6:55 AM
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    theredofshaw

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    I-80 was fairly simple to tow on, had a 4cyl truck and towed 2k lbs across it a few years ago, that may be an easier option if you are worried about the truck.
     
  11. Aug 11, 2013 at 5:40 AM
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    chaN123

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    Thanks for the help, sound like I-80 is the best option
     

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