1999 Chevrolet Venture Towing Capacity

[NathanY]

1999 3.4L Auto/OD. Will it tow my boat?<br /><br />1991 Smokercraft 16'2" 60hp Evinrude, 3 batteries(2 group 24, 1 group 31) 18 gallon fuel tank, 8 rods, 10 tackleboxes(plano 3700), 1 16lb anchor, and anything else I forgot.<br /><br />Will this van pull this boat?<br /><br />

 

[TilliamWe]

Re: 1999 Chevrolet Venture Towing Capacity

It will tow it. Drive carefully<br /><br />IF you have the factory tow package, that van is rated to tow 3500 lbs. I am sure it's only rated at 1000 lbs without the factory tow package.

 

[NathanY]

Re: 1999 Chevrolet Venture Towing Capacity

Lets see here<br /><br />Boat..........720lbs (NADA)<br />Motor.........230lbs (NADA)<br />3 batteries..200lbs<br />18gal fuel...117lbs<br />gear..........120lbs<br />Trailer........300lbs(maybe less because I can pick it up)<br />_______________________________<br />About 1700lbs

 

[McGR]

Re: 1999 Chevrolet Venture Towing Capacity

My wife has a Venture. I've used it a few times to tow my rig which is a 17' Sea Nymph aluminum with an 85hp, probably slightly heavier than your rig. It tows it just fine. I dont have the towing package, but I did put a trans cooler on it for long trips. I usually tow my boat with my Grand Cherokee 4.0, however, I swear the minivan seems like it has more towing power. It will handle your boat with no problem.

 

[Kenneth Brown]

Re: 1999 Chevrolet Venture Towing Capacity

Where did you guys find a hitch for it? I have a 99 Montana (Same creature) and we can't get a hitch. I wanted one to pull our pop up but have since sold it. It would still be nice to have to maybe pull the go cart or lawn mower around. I could even use it to move the empty trailers around. Our van has plenty of power, its the "car" brakes on it that I worry about. I like to have plenty of assurance when its time to whoa.

 

[garycinn]

Re: 1999 Chevrolet Venture Towing Capacity

Originally posted by Kenneth Brown:<br /> Where did you guys find a hitch for it? I have a 99 Montana (Same creature) and we can't get a hitch.

If www.etrailer.com doesn't have a hitch for it, you probably shouldn't be towing with it.<br /><br />Here are five for your 99 Montana:<br /><br /> http://www.etrailer.com/products.as...9&make=Pontiac&t1=&h=e&image1.x=7&image1.y=12

 

[Kenneth Brown]

Re: 1999 Chevrolet Venture Towing Capacity

Thanks Gary. We went to several RV dealers,the local GM dealership, and a ouple of truck accerory shops and none could come up with anything. I am a compitant(sp?) welder but was worried about the resale. That place is pretty cool.

 

[Kenneth Brown]

Re: 1999 Chevrolet Venture Towing Capacity

Just looked at the first hitch they offer. The van they show pictured is the same color as mine, they need to put a dent in the backdoor though.

 

[TilliamWe]

Re: 1999 Chevrolet Venture Towing Capacity

Kenneth,<br /><br />

Just looked at the first hitch they offer. The van they show pictured is the same color as mine, they need to put a dent in the backdoor though. <br />

LMAO!

 

[NathanY]

Re: 1999 Chevrolet Venture Towing Capacity

But will it pull my boat?

 

[mperm]

Re: 1999 Chevrolet Venture Towing Capacity

Your van will tow this boat just fine. I have a 2003 chevy venture without the towing package and tow my 3000 pound wellcraft. I did install a heavy duty tranny cooler and a class III hitch. I also put on surge brakes. i recomend that you tow in 3rd gear for normal driving. At first I was worried about it slipping at the launch but i have had no problem. You would be suprised how this van handles a large load.