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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 05:06 PM
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Hey everybody, it's been quite some time i've been on here.
I was wondering, can my 06 h3 pull a boat we just bought? The boat and trailer is about 3500lbs. My hummer is v6. Will there be any trouble? We're taking it camping with us. I'll pull the boat, and my parents will pull the camper. It's about a hour and half drive, no moutains. Thanks
 
Old Jul 17, 2011 | 05:17 PM
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I'd have to say that if you've managed to get a v-6 in your hummer you will have no issues pulling a 3500lb boat....
 
Old Jul 17, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Muddydawg75
I'd have to say that if you've managed to get a v-6 in your hummer you will have no issues pulling a 3500lb boat....
Oh im sorry I just asked my dad. He said it had a straight 5 in it.
 
Old Jul 17, 2011 | 06:50 PM
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I don't imagine you will have any problems...not sure what the tongue weight is with an I5 so look in your manual to be sure. I have no problem pulling that weight with my Alpha.
 
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 12:42 AM
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Stick or slushbox? Brake controller installed? If you don't even know what engine you have in it, you might want to spend some quality time with your owners manual before even thinking about towing something.
 
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 12:46 AM
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I don't own a H3.... but I seem to remember someone posting here that the "listed" towing capacity is 3000lbs.... I believe that the H3T's and of course the Alphas are higher...

but again.... I agree with Talus....
 
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by talusfan
Stick or slushbox? Brake controller installed? If you don't even know what engine you have in it, you might want to spend some quality time with your owners manual before even thinking about towing something.
Best advice yet!
 
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 01:37 PM
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Thanks for the advice everyone! ^^
so far I've had two people ask for my vin #. It's not happening. Can't they take your vechille away from you or some stupid crap like that?
 
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 02:37 PM
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Its really powerful works. |
Forget the boat. How long should this spammer be allowed to avoid being banned????

I say tomorrow he gets the boot!
 

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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 02:44 PM
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I'd like to help you out on that Doc... seeing as you are steering this ship all alone....

but....
 



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