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ben
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12/06/2006
23:10:25
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hi all i have an 02 qc with the 4.7 and auto trans, my question is about towing. i need to tow a 95 M3 with a weight of 3100 lbs and a trailer weighing 2100 lbs, my truck has the factory tow package. do you think the truck can handle that weight for a 200 mile drive please any input would be great
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Kowalski
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12/07/2006
07:19:03
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Without looking it up I'd say probably; although with a QC you may be very near or over the limit - which I think is a little under rated for our trucks. Definitely make sure you have good tongue weight (don't load it backwards); and make sure you have trailer brakes. If the trailer has electric brakes, you'll need a brake controler - the tow package includes a pig tail to make that easy to install. It would be best to look it up; you'll need to know what gears your truck has for that.
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.boB
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12/07/2006
15:39:08
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I have an '01 QC, 4x4, tow package and 5.9 engine. I tow that weight at high altitude pretty often without any troubles at all.
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modain
GenIII
12/07/2006
20:28:16
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I'm with Kowalski - make sure the trailer has brakes and tow away...
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2002 Graphite QC SLT Plus, 4.7L, NV3500, Superchips 3715, 3.92 LSD, loads o'fun...
2001 Patriot Blue Durango SLT, 4.7L, 45RFE, Superchips 3715, 3.55 Open (for now)
1999 Forest Green Dakota RC Sport, 2.5L, NV1500, 3.55 Open
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ben
Dodge Dakota
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12/07/2006
20:35:03
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ok guys i will tow away, i hope it will do it, i picked up the trailer from uhaul today and i can def. fell the extra weight so i hope it can handle it, will let you all know how it works out
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GraphiteDak
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12/07/2006
20:59:29
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It will pull it easy. But like the other guys said, make sure it has the weigh balanced and trailer brakes if possible but I've towed that much without the brakes.
I have noticed that when towing a car on a single axle trailer, while it had plenty of power, I could not go too fast or sway was a problem.
I tow a 7700 Lb Toy Hauler with mine and about 200 miles when going to the dunes. A good sway control and electric brakes makes it handle pretty well. just need mirror extensions on our Daks :P
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Kowalski
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12/08/2006
08:21:53
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Sometimes you just need more tongue weight on a single axle trailer; I've towed some pretty fast. Weight should be balnced with more toward the tongue to avoid sway.
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ben
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12/08/2006
12:29:57
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it is a 2 axle trailer, from u-haul, i loaded the car last night and drove around town to see how she will do, i had good brakes but the power sucked, so i will go slow and safe
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modain
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12/08/2006
20:40:06
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I'd guess from that description it has a 3.55 axle. A 3.92 makes a world of difference.
What's your left foot doing?
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2002 Graphite QC SLT Plus, 4.7L, NV3500, Superchips 3715, 3.92 LSD, loads o'fun...
2001 Patriot Blue Durango SLT, 4.7L, 45RFE, Superchips 3715, 3.55 Open (for now)
1999 Forest Green Dakota RC Sport, 2.5L, NV1500, 3.55 Open
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nhsd
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12/13/2006
11:19:55
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I tow about a 4,000 lb. (total weight) boat and trailer with my 2000 QC with the 4.7 but the 3.55 gears. The power definitely sucks a bit on the highway and I smoked the front brakes going down a hill (with 5 adults in the cab) before fixing the trailer brakes to work properly.
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