ghostriderk5 Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 (edited) i am about to drive to memphis,(1045) miles away.i want to trailer my k5 blazer there. the question is,will it be safe on the tranny/drivetrain towing 4800lbs? any info/tips/experiences are appreciated! Edited July 9, 2010 by doty (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delay18 Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 They say you can tow up to 7,000lbs with our trucks. With that being said, I would not tow that much. The only thing I don't like about towing with mine, is it squats like hell with anything somewhat heavy. Keep an eye on your trans temp. What work has been done to the truck? And do you have trailer brakes on the trailer (also a controller in the truck)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostriderk5 Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 its gonna be a one way for the blazer,so i was gonna rent one.but im very iffy about towing that much for that long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigreds10 Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 you should be fine. try and get trailer brake controller, and see if you can get a weight distribution hitch. if they make one for a car trailer. i know they do for my buddies toy hauler i use. you should be fine with towing it just keep an eye on your temps and hopefully its not lowered. you might be dragging good luck with the tow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostriderk5 Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 trucks stock ride height and ill be using a u-hal car trailer,but thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nscott Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Full size suburban, ZX9R in the bed, four people, Big ass hills to go up and down, no trailer brakes. My truck was a champ, scared me driving in heavy traffic without trailer brakes though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostriderk5 Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Full size suburban, ZX9R in the bed, four people, Big ass hills to go up and down, no trailer brakes. My truck was a champ, scared me driving in heavy traffic without trailer brakes though how far did u drive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSR Mike Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 how far did u drive? You will have no problem with a U-Haul Car Trailer, they have a surge brake on the tongue, when you brake, the weight of the Trailer applies it's own brakes. I brought my Lincoln Mark VIIII from California to Ohio on a U-haul Car Hauler. I also tow my race truck on a trailer to Bonneville salt Flats and back, 3600 Miles, the only trouble I've ever had is the Trailer tires, never the truck. U-haul will set you up with the right receiver and hitchball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostriderk5 Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 thats awesome,thanks for the info,now how bad was the gas mileage??lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nscott Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 how far did u drive? 150 miles or so, rush hour traffic on I-95 sucked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdimedude Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 I'm guessing that you are going to get 10 to 11 mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ces63ss Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 just keep the speeds down. I towed a Toyhauler once, I dont think I would do it again at least without airbags. Brakes were fine just arss end was sagging like a mother effer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSR Mike Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 (edited) I'm guessing that you are going to get 10 to 11 mpg. I get exactly that, 11-12 MPG towing. IIRC it was 11.7 for the3,600 mile there and back to Bonneville. Plenty of breaks while filling the tank. Edited July 14, 2010 by LSR Mike (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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