96vteccd5 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 In the month of May, me and a friend of mine are going to the performance years car show in PA. (http://performanceyears.com/openhouse.asp) He is going to enter in his 06 GTO and for kicks I am going to enter in the 1500 His GTO is rated 3725lbs and I was going to pick up a the full uhaul car trailer (http://www.uhaul.com/Reservations/EquipmentDetail.aspx?model=AT) and tow it up there. Only Him and I and his son(7yrs) will be in the truck. I know the tow hitch says 5000 lbs but wondering what would you guys recommend. I have nothing right now that watch my tranny temp but I do have the larger 40,000 tranny cooler, shift kit with some servos and I have power slot rotors, HAWK pads, and SS lines with racing brake fluid. This will be my first time hauling anything with the truck so I wanted to get some advice. Do I really need to purchase the trail brake controller? My buddy has a dash hawk so I am thinking about pulling it out his GTO and plugging it into the truck just for the trip but any help is greatly appreciate. P.S. Hopefully I may see some of you at the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGIEPSS Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 your truck will tow fine ive hauled my sss on my trailer behind an 06 1500 gmc and yes going that far do yourself a favor and use the trailer brake controler they are nice and well wroth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96vteccd5 Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Thanks for the advice. I will look into the trail brake system and possibly getting a aerocatch inteceptor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desrtrat Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Thanks for the advice. I will look into the trail brake system and possibly getting a aerocatch inteceptor. U-Haul trailers use serge breaks i myself don't care for them at all. every time you decelerate the breaks will come on, a pain to get use to. maybe the newer ones also have electric breaks.. good luck.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 As far as I know they all have surge brakes.If they do you can't use a brake controller.Some states have different laws on surge and electric brakes.If you have never towed before I suggest you rent a trailer for one weekend and give it some practise.The internet is loaded with info.I've towed for over 40 years.BE CAREFULL.Especially in the rain.Trailer tire pressure is critical.Get your gas card ready. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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