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tmearlywine

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Posted: 07/04/08 09:16pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Found a deal on a 24ft. 1996 Dutchman Classic TT. Just checking to make sure a 2003 Chevy Tahoe will pull it. Any help is greatly appreciated.

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Posted: 07/04/08 10:37pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

It's all in the weight. Maybe somebody has the answer but I think you will have to do some research about your Tahoe--what will it pull--as well as checking the weights of the Dutchman.


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Posted: 07/04/08 10:43pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

The devils ALWAYS in the details (both about your Tahoe and the trailer) so a lot more information about BOTH would be required to give any kind of accurate answer. At a minimum it would require the GVWR of the trailer and the Engine and gearing options on the Tahoe.


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Posted: 07/04/08 11:02pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Trailer weight limits on the Tahoe range from 5700-7700 lbs. If the GVWR of the trailer is 5700 or less, no more worries. Otherwise you have to break out the users manual and it will give you the information to calculate your trailer weight limit.


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As already said you need to do some homework. You can look at all the other posts that ask "Can I tow this" and we will ask the same info. You need to find the GVWR, GCWR, and the tow rating, make sure when you derive these numbers you are looking at the configuration you have in your TV, this will be engine size, 4x4 or 4x2, rear gearing, tow package etc.... Gather these numbers and then we will need the Dry Weight should be on a sticker inside one of the cabinet doors in the kitchen.

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