Can I Safely Tow 12k on My 10k-Rated 1993 Chevy K3500 4x4?
Question:
1993 chevy k3500 4x4 7.4 dually i need to be able to tow 12000lbs.rated at 10000 can this be done?crew cab
asked by: Dan M
Expert Reply:
If your 1993 Chevy K3500 4x4 has a tow rating of 10,000 pounds, there is no way to safely tow 12,000 pounds unless some of the weight is alleviated from the hitch. For example, you can try to alleviate some unneeded weight from the trailer itself. Another way to eliminate some weight is to use a front-hitch and a cargo carrier like the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - 2" # 31042 along with the 20x59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches # C18151.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Front Mount Hitch
- 500 lbs Vert Load
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
- CURT
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20x59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Folding - 500 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Folding Carrier
- 20 Inch Wide
- Heavy Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 60 Inch Long
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- CURT
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