Mark J. Andy wrote:
> Howdy,
>
> (Off topic a bit I know. If its too far off, please ignore!)
>
> So I'm thinking of getting an enclosed trailer for next year, and I'm not
> too sure my current truck will handle it.
>
> I'm thinking about a 26' or 28' enclosed trailer, loaded up with a 3k lbs
> car and all the support equipment (another 2k?).
>
> The current truck is a '98 Chevy 2500HD. 2wd, 350 Vortech & 4L80E, 4.10
> gears (we think. Turns ~3k rpm at 70mph in 3rd), tranny cooler, etc.
I think your present truck would do fine for pulling about 7,000 (figuring
another ton for the bare trailer). Check the specs in your owners manual. If
you
have a choice of where to put your money, I suggest that you investigate a
goosneck trailer, rather than a frame hitch. Just my opinion. I haul more
weight
than that with an old '87 Ford F-350 with 6.9 L diesel and have no problem.
Mike
>
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