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[Yaj Yak]

 

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[Yaj Yak]

6,000lb GVWR

 

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Chevy Colorado ZR2 Engine Specs and Towing Features​

When you slide into the driver’s seat of the 2018 Chevy Colorada ZR2, you will have a choice of two power-packed engine options. Entry-level Colorado ZR2 variants feature a 308-horsepower 3.6-litre V-6 engine that makes 275 pound-feet of torque and is paired with a six-speed automatic gearbox. With this combination under the hood, the Colorado ZR2 will tow an impressive 2,268 kilograms (5,000 pounds) with a maximum payload of 499 kilograms (1,100 pounds).

 

[Yaj Yak]

Chevy Colorado ZR2 Engine Specs and Towing Features​

When you slide into the driver’s seat of the 2018 Chevy Colorada ZR2, you will have a choice of two power-packed engine options. Entry-level Colorado ZR2 variants feature a 308-horsepower 3.6-litre V-6 engine that makes 275 pound-feet of torque and is paired with a six-speed automatic gearbox. With this combination under the hood, the Colorado ZR2 will tow an impressive 2,268 kilograms (5,000 pounds) with a maximum payload of 499 kilograms (1,100 pounds).

what's your point

 

[Jimbo]

N Pro Stock John would tow this load with his ZR2

 

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[Jimbo]

 

[SleeperLS]

With that approach, that dude had to know his odds were not good ?

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

#tcgtowing V.Lego edition

 

[Shawn1112]

Bumping this as I'm getting ready to take the 71 down to Orlando in 3 weeks. I have never trailered a car that far and I'm looking for pointers as I'm the type that like to be over prepared. Will be towing with my Wagoneer which can handle 10k lbs (car and trailer are probably 8k tops) and my Wagoneer has the air ride which I'm assuming is better for towing. I have the below hitch which I believe is more than adequate. My trailer is getting brand new tires next week with a higher load range. I store it at my guys tire shop and he recommended I do that. Axels were just greased in May, the brakes were also checked at the same time. I've only used it 3-4 since then. I have a spare tire, I will be bringing a jack, an impact, and basic tools with me. Anything else I should be bringing with me?

Also, my plan is to try and average 80mph as most of my driving will be overnight. Is that doable or should I slow it down a bit? I've done it to GLD and back, but thats 70 miles one way lol. I'm going to run 65 to 24 to 75, if I leave my house at 6pm, will 65 thru DEEZUZ land still be a shit show, if so what can I do to avoid it? Whats my best approach going thru the mountains in Chattanooga, I vaguely remember driving thru there 20yrs ago and the road sucked. Get in the right lane, go slow and pray lol?

Anything else that I'm missing?

 

[sktchy]

Make sure you get the weight as far up on the front of the trailer as you can. Springs probably won't like it but if you get it too far back and that thing starts swaying your gonna hate life.

 

[Yaj Yak]

Make sure you get the weight as far up on the front of the trailer as you can. Springs probably won't like it but if you get it too far back and that thing starts swaying your gonna hate life.

as far up isn't great advice.

there's a balance there for sure.

 

[Yaj Yak]

Bumping this as I'm getting ready to take the 71 down to Orlando in 3 weeks. I have never trailered a car that far and I'm looking for pointers as I'm the type that like to be over prepared. Will be towing with my Wagoneer which can handle 10k lbs (car and trailer are probably 8k tops) and my Wagoneer has the air ride which I'm assuming is better for towing. I have the below hitch which I believe is more than adequate. My trailer is getting brand new tires next week with a higher load range. I store it at my guys tire shop and he recommended I do that. Axels were just greased in May, the brakes were also checked at the same time. I've only used it 3-4 since then. I have a spare tire, I will be bringing a jack, an impact, and basic tools with me. Anything else I should be bringing with me?

Also, my plan is to try and average 80mph as most of my driving will be overnight. Is that doable or should I slow it down a bit? I've done it to GLD and back, but thats 70 miles one way lol. I'm going to run 65 to 24 to 75, if I leave my house at 6pm, will 65 thru DEEZUZ land still be a shit show, if so what can I do to avoid it? Whats my best approach going thru the mountains in Chattanooga, I vaguely remember driving thru there 20yrs ago and the road sucked. Get in the right lane, go slow and pray lol?

Anything else that I'm missing?

10k sounds batshit for a wagoneer but that's a thread for another day.

at what weight does it need a WD hitch?

 

[Yaj Yak]

averaging 80 while towing is absolutely hauling the mail.

id make sure you have REALLY good tires and check their speed ratings.

 

[sktchy]

as far up isn't great advice.

there's a balance there for sure.

Fair. Pull forward til it puts a good load on the springs without sitting on the bump stops

 

[Yaj Yak]

 

[Yaj Yak]

Fair. Pull forward til it puts a good load on the springs without sitting on the bump stops

it's got some gnarly air suspension i bet

 

[sktchy]

I mean the airlift bags inside the rear coils on my Yukon are the best thing I ever did to that thing as far as towing goes.

 

[Yaj Yak]

 

[Shawn1112]

as far up isn't great advice.

there's a balance there for sure.

I've always been under the impression that the scale on my hitch has me put the car in a good position for weight distribution.
Thats what I usually go off for placement. With my Silverado it did best with my 71 close to the front of the trailer. With my Wagoneer it shows it working best sitting back some. Am I correct to go off that scale?

 

[Shawn1112]

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Interesting, I just googled it before I posted and it said 10k. I'm sure what you posted is more accurate

https://www.friendlydodgechryslerjeep.com/2022-jeep-wagoneer-towing-capacity/

How much can the 2022 Wagoneer tow?

The new Wagoneer can confidently tow a maximum of up to 10,000 lbs.

www.stardodge.net

 

[Yaj Yak]

Interesting, I just googled it before I posted and it said 10k. I'm sure what you posted is more accurate

https://www.friendlydodgechryslerjeep.com/2022-jeep-wagoneer-towing-capacity/

How much can the 2022 Wagoneer tow?

The new Wagoneer can confidently tow a maximum of up to 10,000 lbs.

www.stardodge.net

Yeah this is typical dealer marketing bullshit.

Sure some specs can do that much....but most don't.

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

Interesting, I just googled it before I posted and it said 10k. I'm sure what you posted is more accurate

https://www.friendlydodgechryslerjeep.com/2022-jeep-wagoneer-towing-capacity/

How much can the 2022 Wagoneer tow?

The new Wagoneer can confidently tow a maximum of up to 10,000 lbs.

www.stardodge.net

Ya tree'd me... was going to say with your Series 3 your max towing capacity is either 7,170 or 8,470 lbs. Not sure what all is different between the two other than the gear ratio shown in the chart. So, at 8,000lbs (estimated) you're going to be over its limit, or right up against it. I would be keeping the speed a lot lower than 80mph, like Yaj Yak suggested. Definitely do the weight-distributing hitch.

 

[Yaj Yak]

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This is from the owners manual fwiw