trilering mid 90's 290 DA

[dvx216]

So I'm thinking of moving up in size. Would like to be able to tow the boat home for the off season. The trip is a little under a 100 miles and mostly flat.My tow vehicle is a GMC HD 2500 4x4 with a 6 liter. Now i was mainly looking at a 270 but my wife is looking at 290.I have a choice of Highway or state routes that are also good traveled roads.

 

[Dieseljeff]

So what is your?

I bought my 94 290 in Bentonville Arkansas and towed it to Florida (just under 1200 miles) with my 2004 2500 duramax with no issues.
I have a nice trailer that makes a world of difference...15000 LB with Kodiak 12" disc brakes on all three axles.
9.2 mpg average...
My width was 10'2"...9.8 beam plus 2 -2" guide posts.

I'm sure you will be fine with your rig...it's a chevy :grin:


Jeff

 

[dvx216]

Thank you for your input Diesel not much info about trailering a 290

 

[Quint4]

I trailered a '92 290 for 4 years all over the place. Chevy Duramax 4X4.

Triple axle trailer with electric brakes (it's really more about the stopping than the pulling).

 

[dvx216]

I've seen 290's on double and triple axle trailers besides just having another set of tires on the road is there a reason not to go with a double axle trailer?

 

[Lazy Daze]

What questions or concerns do you have? You really only made some statements above - are you just wondering if other people do this? Wondering about permits? Trailer setup? Have you done the math on what your total towing weight will be compared to what the truck is rated for? I suspect you'll be OK, but likely near the max for that engine. DEFINITELY spend some extra bucks on making the sure you have a good braking setup on the trailer.

 

[Lazy Daze]

I've seen 290's on double and triple axle trailers besides just having another set of tires on the road is there a reason not to go with a double axle trailer?

OK, there's a question! :smt001

Go with the triple. For that weight, a triple is a much better option. When I get to boats with that weight, I don't even consider a double axle. Quite honestly, I don't even know if there are any tandems available for that weight - maybe at a premium price? But again, I've never even looked.

 

[Gofirstclass]

dvx, to answer your unasked questions about the legal side of towing, you are going to need a wide load permit. Some states require a separate permit for each tow, some let you buy and annual permit online. Check what your state requires.

Oversize load permits are required for loads over 102" wide, or over a certain height. These will let you move your load anywhere in the state. Keep in mind that on freeways you can move the boat without a pilot car. All you need are the "OVERSIZE LOAD" signs front and rear and orange flags at the widest part of the load.

There are restrictions on most two lane roads that require pilot cars, and towing is prohibited in some city areas at certain times due to traffic congestion, and often is prohibited on holiday weekends.

Other than that, be legal, take it slow and allow yourself plenty of room between you and the vehicle ahead. If someone pulls into that open space you've created, back off a bit to re-establish you safety distance from the vehicle ahead.

Oh, and have fun with your new boat. Oh, and obey your wife--get the 290.

 

[DieselDogg]

If it's all flat, you should be ok with 6.0, but hills will be tough. I tow my 07 290 that weighs in at almost 13K with trailer and duramax is working on long grades. I do have 35" tires so I lose a lot of power, but still, 6.0 would seem like it would struggle on a grade.

 

[boatman37]

a guy at our marina has a 2015 310DA and tows it with a newer (maybe 2015) chevy 2500 with a 6.0. he says he has no issues but i believe it is mostly flat. he only hauls it twice a year and leaves it slipped all summer. might be a different story if you haul it every weekend