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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

11-03-2019, 03:04 PM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

Thanks Mainah. I tow in 3rd gear instead of...

Thanks Mainah.

I tow in 3rd gear instead of normal [D]rive. This is what the manual says so I do follow that. I am guessing it is because of what you described. It sounds like I should be okay...

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

11-03-2019, 10:12 AM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

I did a VIN check and this is what comes up for...

I did a VIN check and this is what comes up for the suspension.

Thanks again for taking the time to help me figure this out.

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

11-02-2019, 07:56 PM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

Thanks BenB. Yes, I had an auxiliary...

Thanks BenB.

Yes, I had an auxiliary transmission cooler added back in the Spring so I think I am good there. I try to pack light. It was the first time I towed that far, 5 hours one way, but I...

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

11-02-2019, 12:05 PM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

Tow Vehicle Question

I have a question for the experts since I am still fairly new to trailering.

Here is some background. I recently took a couple of trips that took be through or in the mountains. The first trip...

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

02-27-2019, 11:03 AM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

Thanks JohnB! I think I will leave it alone. I am...

Thanks JohnB! I think I will leave it alone. I am guessing that if I want to go a little bigger I will need to stay with a single axle if I don't want to change vehicles. Any good single axles that...

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

02-27-2019, 05:31 AM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

Not sure yet. They only have the trailer listed...

Not sure yet. They only have the trailer listed as a 18ft Sunline. I am still on the fence about it so I have not contacted the seller. I think they removed the bathroom and maybe using it as a...

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

02-26-2019, 01:26 PM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

Good afternoon, I am in need of some input....

Good afternoon,

I am in need of some input. I am considering a T1850 but not sure if I can tow it with my '02 Envoy (Tow capacity = 5800lbs). Any input on this will be very helpful.

Thanks,...

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

12-19-2018, 09:42 PM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

This is my first 4WD. It has just under 145000...

This is my first 4WD. It has just under 145000 miles. Front differentials - actually took pictures you posted from the thread with me. He said that they do that when they replace the CV axle shafts....

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

12-19-2018, 07:03 PM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

Yeah, I am towing the 1550. The Envoy has a GVWR...

Yeah, I am towing the 1550. The Envoy has a GVWR of 5800# and I have a weight distribution with sway bars. It tows a lot smoother since the weight distribution was installed. And I travel with empty...

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

12-19-2018, 06:47 AM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

I do still plan to have an auxiliary cooler...

I do still plan to have an auxiliary cooler installed. Maybe sometime between now and Spring.

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

12-18-2018, 02:32 PM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

11 months and $800 later, the front CV axle...

11 months and $800 later, the front CV axle shafts had to be replaced. Even though I knew it was coming, it doesn't feel any better! :(

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

05-12-2018, 07:31 PM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

Thanks BenB! I will check it out tomorrow.

Thanks BenB! I will check it out tomorrow.

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

05-12-2018, 06:32 AM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

Thanks JohnB. Does the carabiners have...

Thanks JohnB.

Does the carabiners have rating scales? I have a few around here. How do I know if they are strong enough? I didn't think it took a lot of force to pull the pin from the breakaway...

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

05-11-2018, 10:05 AM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

Hi JohnB, The battery disconnect is...

Hi JohnB,

The battery disconnect is connected to the negative wire. The new ground they installed is affecting the battery disconnect. I tested by unhooking theirs from the battery and the lights...

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

05-10-2018, 07:18 PM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

She past inspection and the WD setup is done....

She past inspection and the WD setup is done. They had to extend the 7-pin plug because once the WD was installed the wire wasn't long enough. But boy is the ride much better!...

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

05-08-2018, 08:36 PM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

Wow, wow, wow!!! I dropped the Sunny off at...

Wow, wow, wow!!!

I dropped the Sunny off at the trailer shop yesterday for state inspection and installation of the weight distribution setup. They called today to say for inspection it only needs...

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

04-24-2018, 07:52 PM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

Woohoo! The shank for the WD hitch finally came...

Woohoo! The shank for the WD hitch finally came in today, after 3 weeks of waiting. Maybe now I can get my Sunny to the trailer shop. I didn't realize how heavy the WD hitch and shank was going to...

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

03-20-2018, 07:39 PM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

Thank JohnB. Will this one work? ...

Thank JohnB.

Will this one work?

https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Curt/C17122.html

I checked Craigslist. Nothing there yet. It appears that the WD hitch is no longer on sale so...

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

03-18-2018, 04:52 PM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

Thanks JohnB. I can't take credit for the frame....

Thanks JohnB. I can't take credit for the frame. The PO had painted the entire TT including the A-frame and bumper. The paint on the body is chipping and peeling.

In regards to the coupler, I...

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

03-15-2018, 06:56 PM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

Good evening, I am finally getting around to...

Good evening,

I am finally getting around to this.

Hopefully, I answered everything. If more info is needed, please let me know. Thanks for all the help.

Tommie

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

02-09-2018, 12:01 PM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

Wow! Thanks Dig! Very much appreciated! I used...

Wow! Thanks Dig! Very much appreciated! I used the code to look up the axle ratio and color but had no idea what the other codes meant. The gas mileage is not that bad. I little lower than the Escape...

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

02-02-2018, 09:40 AM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

Good morning, I am leaning towards this one:...

Good morning,

I am leaning towards this one:
The Reese Steadi Flex 250- 400# rated WD hitch. https://www.etrailer.com/Weight-Distribution/Reese/66557.html

I looked at the specs for the Camco...

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

01-30-2018, 10:33 PM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

Not yet. I have a bit more work to do yet. The...

Not yet. I have a bit more work to do yet. The weather has been unpredictable, that and scheduling conflicts, Amy and I have not gotten together to get the corner trim back on. We work together and...

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

01-30-2018, 09:13 PM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

Thanks for all of the information and the time...

Thanks for all of the information and the time you put into it JohnB! After reading over your previous post, I figured that it would be best if I use WD. Now after reading this one, I am sure I will...

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

01-27-2018, 04:19 PM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

Hopefully, I did his correctly. I get 43 inches. ...

Hopefully, I did his correctly. I get 43 inches.

Thanks,
Tommie ...

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

01-25-2018, 07:48 PM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

Thanks BenB and JohnB. I will plan to have an...

Thanks BenB and JohnB. I will plan to have an auxiliary transmission oil cooler installed in the Spring.

Thanks again,
Tommie

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

01-24-2018, 01:31 PM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

It’s actually Amy and she takes really good care...

It’s actually Amy and she takes really good care of her vehicles. It is the V8 5.4 4x4. Old blue is what she calls it. I wouldn't be using it as a daily vehicle. I would keep my Envoy. I kinda like...

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

01-24-2018, 01:06 PM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

Thanks JohnB. I have read it 4 times so far...

Thanks JohnB.

I have read it 4 times so far and each time something sticks out that did not stick out before. This is totally new to me so it may take me a little bit to take it all in. I had to...

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

01-24-2018, 11:00 AM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

I am glad this came up now and not later. I was...

I am glad this came up now and not later. I was looking at a dual propane tank setup the other day. I may have to rethink some of my plans. Since it is "only" an additional 20#, I may still add it or...

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

01-24-2018, 06:34 AM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

Thanks JohnB! I think my head is about to...

Thanks JohnB!

I think my head is about to explode! I will take a look at these. I am not sure what the trailer shop carries or if they would install something that they did not sell. I can always...

Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles

01-23-2018, 07:27 PM

Replies: 71

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Views: 11,812

Posted By Thomascine

Towing with a 2002 GMC Envoy

Good evening,

Time to start thinking about getting our Sunny ready to tow.

Thanks for all the help.

Tommie

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