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H3 Alpha Trailer towing once again.......   Printable Version Hummer Forums >> Hummer Lineup >> Hummer H3 >> H3 Alpha Trailer towing once again....... Page: [1] Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >> H3 Alpha Trailer towing once again....... - 5/11/2008 3:02:21 PM    itgoes211   Posts: 13 Joined: 11/18/2006 Status: offline OK I am going to show my ignorance on this..... What determines trailer towing capacity? Now before  you think I am a real idiot, I am sure torque and rear end gearing plays a major part. But why would an Avalanche with very similar specs (Listed Below) have such a higher towing capacity?????? Is it the frame? Wheelbase? What??? I am looking at a 4300lb dry weight trailer but just don't want to push it.....                               Alpha               Avalanche HP                         300@5200           320@5200          Torque                   330@4400           340@4200 Rear End                    4.10                   4.10 Curb Weight               4851                  5729 Engine                       5.3L                   5.3L Wheelbase                 111.9                  130 Towing Cap                6000                  8000 Post #: 1 RE: H3 Alpha Trailer towing once again....... - 5/11/2008 4:03:40 PM    Muddydawg75 Posts: 9959 Joined: 3/11/2007 From: South Jersey Shore Status: offline Weight of the vehicle... Liability... There are many factors 6000 or 8000 or 10000 usually has an asterik beside it that says when properly equipt'd This isn't a bad article to read.... http://www.traveledlanetrailers.com/trailering101/trailering1d.htm _____________________________ Graphics by HUMMER DRIVER "I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." --Frank Sinatra (in reply to itgoes211) Post #: 2 RE: H3 Alpha Trailer towing once again....... - 5/11/2008 4:31:06 PM    itgoes211   Posts: 13 Joined: 11/18/2006 Status: offline Thanks Muddydawg.... Great article.... One thing I forgot to ask was.....Does the Alpha have a trans cooler?????? (in reply to Muddydawg75) Post #: 3 Login OR Register now to post a reply to this forum topic. Page:   [1]   Hummer >> Hummer Lineup >> Hummer H3 Jump to: Select a ForumAll Forums---------------------- [Hummer Forums - General] - - New Member Area - - Off Topic - - - - Sports Discussions - - Sights N Sounds - - General Hummer Talk - - Ride of the Month - - Meets, Events, and Shows [Hummer Lineup] - - Hummer H1 - - Hummer H2 - - Hummer H2 SUT - - Hummer H3 - - - - H3 Frequently Asked Questions - - - - - - Head and Valve Problems. - - Hummer H3T - - Hummer Concepts [Brand Reviews] - - Audio Visual/Interior Modifications - - Detailing - - Drivetrain Area - - - - Intake, Headers and Exhaust - - - - Nitrous, Super Chargers, & Turbos - - - - PCM & Fuel Systems - - - - Suspension - - Tire and Wheel [Sponsoring Vendors & Classifieds] - - Sewell Hummer Parts - - Member Group And Special Buys - - PRIVATE For Sale / Trade Classifieds - - Private 'Wanted' Classifieds [Other] - - Hummer Forums Help & Suggestion Center

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