I am a new owner of a GMS Terrain SLE-2 v6 FWD. It has the 1 1/4" towing hitch. I have always used the 2" hitches so I'm uncertain, based on my use, whether or not to swap it out with a 2".
I typically tow a 5x10 trailer. I either pull a motorcycle or a 4-wheeler. No problem there as the 1 1/4" hitch rates up to 3500lbs. However, sometimes, I may this trailer filled with rocks... full. I have no idea how heavy a trailer full of rock is but it is pretty heavy. The vehicle manual states a maximum towing of 3500lbs but I'm not sure if this is because of the hitch or the engine.
For those with experience in this area, I have two questions:
1. Do you think I should swap out the 1 1/4" hitch with a 2"?
2. Will my v6 handle more than 3500lbs?
Heck, I will throw this one out there to, just in case... What would a 5x10 trailer full of rock weigh? How can I tell if the weight is too much?
Thanks.
I typically tow a 5x10 trailer. I either pull a motorcycle or a 4-wheeler. No problem there as the 1 1/4" hitch rates up to 3500lbs. However, sometimes, I may this trailer filled with rocks... full. I have no idea how heavy a trailer full of rock is but it is pretty heavy. The vehicle manual states a maximum towing of 3500lbs but I'm not sure if this is because of the hitch or the engine.
For those with experience in this area, I have two questions:
1. Do you think I should swap out the 1 1/4" hitch with a 2"?
2. Will my v6 handle more than 3500lbs?
Heck, I will throw this one out there to, just in case... What would a 5x10 trailer full of rock weigh? How can I tell if the weight is too much?
Thanks.