Towing question

[atmdoc]

Guys,
Am I asking for trouble towing a 12000# trailer with the vehicle in my sig? It has 165k miles on it. Except for an IP at 120k, its all original.

[Craig M]

You need to let us know if this is for just a one time short trip, a frequent puller, or? Level ground short trips you should be fine. Big hills will definitely have you in the slow lane.

[ronniejoe]

The GVW for you Sub should be 8050 lb. since it is a 1500. You get most of the heavy duty stuff, but have a light frame. I'd be concerned about gross combined weight.

[JohnC]

You're pushing the envelope a little, but it'd be OK except for the 3.42 axle. Any hills are gonna kill you!

[HowieE]

I am afraid even if you stay on the Island, traffic will slow you to a crawl, your trans temperature will top 250 degrees the hole trip.
My rig total 16,540# and if I can't keep the convertor locked I see temperatures above 250 in a few minuites. Normal summer trans temperature is 150 as I have mine setup.
Another limitation will be braking. If the trailer won't stop itself your truck will not stop it.