Re: Chevy Colorado
Colorado is not big enough, in my opinion, unless all your towing is done alone. Technically, Chevy says it can handle a trailer of 4,000 lbs. And here's an ever-famous quote from the fine folks at Chevrolet that will completely discredit that 4,000 lb rating:<br /><br />"Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow."<br /><br />So....what does this mean? Based on Chevy's fine print, that 4,000 pounds includes the weight of your loaded trailer, all passengers, all luggage, gear, and beer in the truck, the weight of your running boards, tonnaeu cover, bedliner, power sunroof, power window/lock/seat motors, floor mats, etc.<br /><br />So for example, if your boat indeed weighs 3,700, you can only tow it if your truck has NO options and you have no more than one or two people with you. And that Colorado would be seriously taxed and right at its max.<br /><br />My opinion? It would get you the 5 miles to and from the ramp, but for long distance towing, I'd look for something bigger.<br /><br />Oh yeah...I'll repeat everyone's advice on trailer brakes...and Chevy also agrees that any trailer over 2,000 lbs requires brakes.
