Tow Rig thread - Page 2

TrackClub · 07-30-2018, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010REDSS

Started driving to the events...
Then an open trailer....
Then a simple 20' enclosed Haulmark...
Now this.

Tools/spare tires and wheels/gas cans/lots of other stuff to bring with these days.

At some of the bigger tracks it's great to have a pit bike to go watch some of the other groups on the track.

Just like track cars....how much you want to devote to it, how deep you want to get in, how much you want to spend!

Lots of different choices. My favorite part right now is the GMC 2500HD Diesel. Unbelievable truck. Gets 21mpg not towing at 80mph on the interstate. Gets 12 towing the trailer and car. Pulls through the mountains at 2,000 rpm up the hills and engine brakes down.

Love my truck!

Beauty of a set up!

2010REDSS · 07-31-2018, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TrackClub

Beauty of a set up!

Thanks!! Makes those long trips to fun tracks a lot more enjoyable. Close to 5hrs to RoadAmerica....12 hours to Road Atlanta...17 hours to COTA. All more doable with this set up.

wrankin · 08-01-2018, 03:02 PM

I am curious if anyone has experience using a 2nd generation Colorado or Canyon to tow their trailered Camaro. Max trailer towing capacity is 7000 lbs.

Bill

Move_Over · 08-01-2018, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by wrankin

I am curious if anyone has experience using a 2nd generation Colorado or Canyon to to tow their trailered Camaro. Max trailer towing capacity is 7000 lbs.

Bill

Would recommend against it, my Ram 1500 with a 9,200 lb capacity is at its limits. Not so much power wise, but highway stability and braking. Shoot, the curb weight of a Colorado would be less than what you are pulling. It can be done very carefully, but you’re right at the limit.

You’d be well over that with anything other than a featherlight trailer and a camaro on it. Remember, any payload subtracts from towing capacity. Max tow capacity is typically rated with nothing in the bed, and one person in the vehicle.

Ghostog27 · 08-01-2018, 06:30 PM

All those dodges dragging Camaros! Finally some Gm's pulling Gm's! Good thread, nice rigs guys! Car guys like myself like em all too!

Wally746 · 08-01-2018, 08:41 PM

GMC Sierra 1500 6.2L. Towed down to COTA, up to Mosport and down to Lime Rock without issue

back when I had the Mustang

Move_Over · 08-02-2018, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Wally746

GMC Sierra 1500 6.2L. Towed down to COTA, up to Mosport and down to Lime Rock without issue

back when I had the Mustang

Very nice. Would love a Sierra Denali HD at some point in my life lol.

diirk · 08-02-2018, 10:39 AM

04 Dodge Ram Diesel 4x4. 6" Carli lift. 4.88 gears. 37" tires.
I originally built it to tow a 30' toyhauler through the sand which it did very well.
Now it just relaxes towing my Miata to the track on occasion.

Dave-ROR · 08-02-2018, 10:46 AM

I haven't towed the camaro yet.. but my setup is:
2004 GMC Sierra 2500 with the 496ci BBC/Allison trans/4.10 gear
Featherlite 3110 17.5' trailer

I am a bit concerned about getting the car on the trailer as the 3110 has a 4-5" tall lip around the front and sides of the trailer.. some quick measuring shows the car would fit with between 1-1.5" of clearance to the sides (per side) before scratching the wheels.. that's some fairly exact loading (without a winch) or I need some wheels that I don't care about.

Ghostog27 · 08-02-2018, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by diirk

04 Dodge Ram Diesel 4x4. 6" Carli lift. 4.88 gears. 37" tires.
I originally built it to tow a 30' toyhauler through the sand which it did very well.
Now it just relaxes towing my Miata to the track on occasion.

Nice rig setup and Miata! yew!

wrankin · 08-02-2018, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Move_Over

Would recommend against it, my Ram 1500 with a 9,200 lb capacity is at its limits. Not so much power wise, but highway stability and braking. Shoot, the curb weight of a Colorado would be less than what you are pulling. It can be done very carefully, but you’re right at the limit.

You’d be well over that with anything other than a featherlight trailer and a camaro on it. Remember, any payload subtracts from towing capacity. Max tow capacity is typically rated with nothing in the bed, and one person in the vehicle.

Thanks - I haven't really towed many trailers in my life. I kinda figured I would be SOL on this. Just ordered a new 2018 Canyon with the integral trailer brake control to replace my 2015 Canyon anyway, just in case. It wasn't much more.

Bill

TrackClub · 08-03-2018, 07:50 AM

My buddy upgraded his trailer and brought it to Mosport yesterday: look ma, no ramps!
Made in New Zealand. Remote controlled pully lowers the whole rig right down and almost flat. Solar powered battery included.
Beutiful finish on it too. Makes my ex Aluma look like an amateur kit. $10G.

ICTsccaCamaro · 08-03-2018, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghostog27

All those dodges dragging Camaros! Finally some Gm's pulling Gm's! Good thread, nice rigs guys! Car guys like myself like em all too!

Yeah we aren't crazy we actually want to make it home at the end of the day, that's why we pull with a dodge

Move_Over · 08-03-2018, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TrackClub

My buddy upgraded his trailer and brought it to Mosport yesterday: look ma, no ramps!
Made in New Zealand. Remote controlled pully lowers the whole rig right down and almost flat. Solar powered battery included.
Beutiful finish on it too. Makes my ex Aluma look like an amateur kit. $10G.

Ugh that it beautiful. I have to back my truck up on ramps then use ramps under my trailer ramps haha.

08-01-2018, 03:02 PM	#17
wrankin Camaros Of Northwest Ohio Drives: 2016 Black 2SS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Perrysburg OH Posts: 878 View My Garage	I am curious if anyone has experience using a 2nd generation Colorado or Canyon to tow their trailered Camaro. Max trailer towing capacity is 7000 lbs. Bill __________________ 2023 2SS 1LE Red Hot 2016 2SS Black / Black & Arenaline Red (sold) 2023 GMC Canyon Denali 2013 2SS / RS - AGM / Jet Black (sold) 1970 1/2 Z/28 Classic Copper / Tan (sold many years ago) Last edited by wrankin; 08-02-2018 at 07:34 AM.

08-01-2018, 08:41 PM	#20
Wally746 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE PDR Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Illinois Posts: 31	GMC Sierra 1500 6.2L. Towed down to COTA, up to Mosport and down to Lime Rock without issue back when I had the Mustang Attached Images

08-02-2018, 10:39 AM	#22
diirk Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Utah Posts: 713	04 Dodge Ram Diesel 4x4. 6" Carli lift. 4.88 gears. 37" tires. I originally built it to tow a 30' toyhauler through the sand which it did very well. Now it just relaxes towing my Miata to the track on occasion. Attached Images __________________ 16 2SS 6MT NPP White \| MRR \| ACT \| JBA \| SCT \| C7C 04 Ram 2500 CDT 4x4 Quad 91 Miata 1.8 Feal Wilwood Track Car 1morproject

08-02-2018, 10:46 AM	#23
Dave-ROR Drives: A few Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Brandon, FL Posts: 854	I haven't towed the camaro yet.. but my setup is: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 with the 496ci BBC/Allison trans/4.10 gear Featherlite 3110 17.5' trailer I am a bit concerned about getting the car on the trailer as the 3110 has a 4-5" tall lip around the front and sides of the trailer.. some quick measuring shows the car would fit with between 1-1.5" of clearance to the sides (per side) before scratching the wheels.. that's some fairly exact loading (without a winch) or I need some wheels that I don't care about. __________________ -Dave HPDE/DD: 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE \|\| HPDE/DD: 2015 Subaru BRZ \|\|Tow Vehicle: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 8.1L \|\| Weekend toy: 1994 MR2 Turbo \|\| The other weekend toy: 1993 MR2 Turbo \|\| Track car: 1998 Integra Type-R \|\| Race car: 1996 Integra GS-R \|\| New race car build: 1992 Honda Civic Hatchback Too many cars.. never.

08-03-2018, 07:50 AM	#26
TrackClub Drives: 2020 SS 1LE (previous: 2017 SS 1LE) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada, eh! Posts: 5,091	My buddy upgraded his trailer and brought it to Mosport yesterday: look ma, no ramps! Made in New Zealand. Remote controlled pully lowers the whole rig right down and almost flat. Solar powered battery included. Beutiful finish on it too. Makes my ex Aluma look like an amateur kit. $10G. Attached Images

08-01-2018, 06:30 PM	#19
Ghostog27 Drives: 2017 1LT Camaro Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Santa Barbara Ca. Posts: 43 View My Garage	All those dodges dragging Camaros! Finally some Gm's pulling Gm's! Good thread, nice rigs guys! Car guys like myself like em all too!

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