09-05-2007, 02:55 PM
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AF Regular
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Great Falls, Montana
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towing
ok so I am getting ready to move from Montana to Oklahoma in may. my question is I have an 07 Corolla that I want to tow down there with my 97 chevy 1500 with a 5.7L and 3.73 gears. Would it be better to tow it with a car dolly or with a car trailer?
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09-05-2007, 09:19 PM
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AF Enthusiast
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Reston, Virginia
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Re: towing
It would be your choice.. either way will not affect the truck. A dolly will cause uneven wear and tear on the tires for your corolla.
I would prefer the car trailer, but I know the dollies are cheaper.
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09-05-2007, 09:49 PM
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AF Regular
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Re: towing
So my truck should not have any problems pulling a trailer with a car on it?
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09-05-2007, 11:26 PM
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Re: towing
I don't think you should have any problems. I mean unless you have not kept up with the maintenance on your truck. But it in general you should not have a problem. Just take it easy over the mountains 
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09-06-2007, 07:10 AM
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AF Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
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Re: towing
U-Haul claims there is 1,350 lbs difference between a dolly and a trailer. That's a lot.
The trailer needs a class 3 hitch, the dolly class 2.
The trailer comes with surge brakes.
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09-06-2007, 09:38 AM
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AF Enthusiast
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Re: towing
There 6x12' trailers are really heavy!!
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09-09-2007, 11:45 PM
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AF Newbie
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Chicago, Illinois
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Re: towing
I picked up a compact in Cleveland with a car trailer and drove to Chicago - No problem. My truck is a 95 Tahoe 5.7 with +180K miles.
Suggest you avoid using overdrive (D) when towing and just take it easy 
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09-10-2007, 07:37 AM
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Re: towing
I had 1993 Silverado that had over 100K. I drove it from Chicago to Virginia, Picked up a 87' S-Blazer on a full car trailer and drove it to Colorado.
That 5.7L didn't even flintch.
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09-12-2007, 08:21 AM
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AF Newbie
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Pine Valley , New York
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Re: towing
I just towed over 500 miles pulling a travel trailer in the 7000lb range. Some places there were some goood sized hills. I had no problems at all.
I have the 5.3L Z71 with hd towing package.
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09-12-2007, 09:00 AM
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AF Enthusiast
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Re: towing
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Originally Posted by Jconnor
I just towed over 500 miles pulling a travel trailer in the 7000lb range. Some places there were some goood sized hills. I had no problems at all.
I have the 5.3L Z71 with hd towing package.
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He is reffering the old style trucks with the 5.7L
Everybody knows the 5.3 can do it
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