Towing Question

[james schaechter]

3/4 ton truck is the minimum in my opinion. The brakes and stability are key issues that can prevent a nasty and dangerous experience. There are some pretty good deals on used. Maybe even cheap enough to only use it for towing and still have the GC for a daily driver.

As far as using it occassionaly, in my opinion, that is like saying you are only going to play russian roulette a couple of times so it is ok. I think if you do some research and perhaps drive or ride in a couple of your friend's tow rigs, you will better understand what experienced racers are advising here. Do some homework and never ever listen to a salesman. I have seen more idiots towing small horse trailers with smaller SUVs because they want to dual utilize the equipment. They just don't understand the risks until it is too late. My wife towed her first small horse trailer with a 1/2 ton and once I got her into a 3/4 ton, that was it. She laughs at anyone that drives less and then gets far away from them. Be careful!

[FED 387]

listen up here !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOT a good idea. You only have one neck. I have only one neck too. Please let me know the exact route and times you will be traveling so that I & my friends can be off the highways when you are towing--Thank you Comp 387

[Kenny Wigington]

Well, Dick, the good thing( for you) is he down this way.

Rick that Jeep doesnt wiegh as much as what you wold be towing. Rob, Doug ,a nd Floyd are right. You will need more vehicle to safely tow what you have been working so hard on. Not to mention, you would be seriously endangering others.

I know that times are tougher now, but spend it once, and you will be money ahead later and a damn site safer.

[Dion Hildebrandt]

remember the towing laws in your region as well. myself i pull my h/sa chevelle on an open trailer, with a one ton 4x4 gmc. my dad pulls his s/st vega in an enclosed, with a 1/2 ton xcab long box chevy. he had to do air bags, wider wheels 10 ply tires, etc before his rig towed decently. all it takes is the car to not be centered properly on the trailer and it will wag on you, its hard enough to save that with a proper truck let alone a jeep. potentially dangerous and from expierence not fun. there is a post about dangerous expierence with a race car there should be one about towing. my .02 cents, Dion

[Floyd Staggs]

If all these response don't change your mind I can send you a picture of my shorts.

[John Lang]

1664 SS/JA You took all of my thoughts away with the trailer hitch comments. The only vehicle's that i own that don't have equalizer hitches are my race cars! The only way to tow is with these hitches, and a sway control, and a tow vehicle capable of pulling and stopping the load.Then you will feel in full control and travel safely.. I forgot, always keep an eye out for all of the other idiots out there shareing the road or should be shareing the road! Tow & Race Safe, Happy Holidays, John & Ginny Lang

[rick lester]

First off, thanks to everyone that gave there comments. With that said, only one person mentioned that I stated I would prefer at least 3/4 ton. After posting question my other half said she would prefer at least a 3/4 ton pick-up so that is the route I will be taking. I should of mentioned first off in post I will be buying an aluminum open trailer to tow with, AND adding any and all trailer towing assesories to tow safely and correctly. I still feel a G.C. can tow safely but with my situation that point is mot. If anybody wants to argue that point with me you can email me at racerrick2881@yahoo.com and let the mud fly:P. STOCKERS RULE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rick.

[scott helms]

Rick
I have an inexpensive 1 ton duelly that might be perfect for you. Call me on my cell 813-363-5388
thanks
Scott

[Eric Merryfield]

Originally Posted by rick lester

First off, thanks to everyone that gave there comments. With that said, only one person mentioned that I stated I would prefer at least 3/4 ton. After posting question my other half said she would prefer at least a 3/4 ton pick-up so that is the route I will be taking. I should of mentioned first off in post I will be buying an aluminum open trailer to tow with, AND adding any and all trailer towing assesories to tow safely and correctly. I still feel a G.C. can tow safely but with my situation that point is mot. If anybody wants to argue that point with me you can email me at racerrick2881@yahoo.com and let the mud fly:P. STOCKERS RULE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rick.

Rick,

Now your next question should be brand of truck regular versus extended cab, rear gear selection, auto versus stick for MPG and diesel versus gas...And for florida, best AC!....I agree with you on the GC safely towing a 1500 lb aluminum trailer along as you have a good brake controller, sway and equalize. Heck some of the miata guys tow with their gelding mobiles........Minivans.....

Eric Merryfield
Stk 1883

[Dice]

knew a stock car guy that towed his open trailer with a mini van. he was killed a few years ago when his jack stands crumbled and the car pinned him. they were cement blocks. true story...buy a dually