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#2 of 6 Lets stay safe..... by jworkman Oct 03, 2006 (7:42 pm)
Mark, you didn't say if your TB was 4wd or an EXT, or which engine you have, or what size travel trailer you were planning on getting. These variables should all factor into your decision. Your GAWR (gross axle weight rating) is posted on your drivers door interior post, and I believe it is also in your owners manual. Also, your trailer hitch receiver will have a max gross weight and a max tongue weight rating posted on it. These figures are posted for a reason, and should not be exceeded, not only from a safety standpoint, but from a liability standpoint. I promise you, if something were to happen, like an accident, the first thing the insurance company is going to investigate is if you were towing improperly. Warranty issues also, if they can prove you were towing improperly, there goes your warranty. Also, you did not mention how much experience you have had with towing. I have done some towing with my 02 TB 4wd LT shortie, and have had good experiences. The TB has more than enough horsepower and braking ability when loads are kept within specification. Remember, when suspension and tire components are maxed out, they cannot react to the road. And you might be able to pull an oversized load, but can you stop it? Just some things to keep in mind.   James
#3 of 6 Re: How much has your trailblazer towed? [mds05] by jwoodie Oct 26, 2006 (3:08 pm)
Replying to: mds05 (Oct 03, 2006 2:48 pm) I have a 2004 EXT V8 4WD with 3.73 gears and tow a 6,000 boat up to 6,000 feet altitude (Lake Tahoe) with no problems!
#4 of 6 re:How much has your trailblazer towed? by graboske Dec 02, 2006 (6:39 am)
My '02 SWB 4WD has towed alot of things. The most it has towed is my '67 GTO convertible, which weighs 3,900 pounds with me in it. Add to that the 1,800 pound trailer, various tools and passengers, and it's right around the 6,200 pound max weight. Mine has 4.10 gears, and the weight is not a problem. Of course I also have trailer brakes, etc.
#5 of 6 Re: How much has your trailblazer towed? [mds05] by 04ltguyandgirl Jan 10, 2008 (10:04 pm)
Replying to: mds05 (Oct 03, 2006 2:48 pm) DONT FORGET TO HAVE A BETTER TRANSMISSION COOLER INSTALLED AND MABYE EVEN A PAN COOLER
#6 of 6 Re: How much has your trailblazer towed? [mds05] by euroblue Jan 11, 2008 (12:56 pm)
Replying to: mds05 (Oct 03, 2006 2:48 pm) i have an 2006 envoy moved from michigan to az in summer of 2007 towed my 23 foot towing trailer with my 2 door jimmy and it and about 1000 pounds of my stuff . 2200 miles . i was getting 225 mile on the tank . its a 4.2 liter . for the size i love it the best suv i have ever owned just wish it was an EXT and V8 other then that i love it

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