Stock trailer and Tow vehicle for Oxen?

[dlskidmore]

That tip paid off. Signed today on a Chevy 2500. She’s in real good condition except some rust on the last 2 feet of the underbody. No tow hitch so they were not hauling a boat with it, so not sure what caused that pattern…

I’d called saying I wanted a full ton pickup, but he talked me back down to the 3/4, as long as those heavy hauls are short distance, low speed, occasional…

VIN Decoder data, if we can trust that:

MFR model code
CK25953
Body type:
Long Bed
Pass Doors:
2
Alternative name:
4WD Extended Cab Long Box
Alternative body:
Extended Cab Pickup – Long Bed
Drivetrain:
Four Wheel Drive

Original Pricing
MSRP
$30,875.00
Invoice
$27,015.63
Destination Charge
$850.00

Engine & Powertrain
Type
8 Cylinder Engine
Displacement L/CI
6.0/364
Fuel Type
Gasoline Fuel
Horsepower
300.0 @ 4400
Fuel Economy
0.0 City / 0.0 Highway
Fuel Capacity
20.0 / 34.0 gal
Net Torque
360.0 @ 4000

Tech Specs
Manufactured By United States Chevrolet
Active Curb Weight – Front3318 lbs (3318.0 min/3318.0max)
Curb Weight – Rear2335 lbs (2335.0 min/2335.0max)
Suspension Type – FrontTorsion Bar
Suspension Type – Rear2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Front Tire SizeLT245/75R16
Rear Tire SizeLT245/75R16
Brake ABS SystemFour-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness12.8 x 1.5 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness13 x 1.1 in
Wheelbase157.5 in (157.5 min/157.5max)
Ground Clearance, Front10.6 in (10.6 min/10.6max)
Ground Clearance, Rear13.6 in (13.6 min/13.6max)

The vehicle we took out for possible trade-in sprung a leak in the brake line on the way out. He topped us up and sent the bottle along with at no charge. The leak was too quick though, we’d not even gassed up again before the light was back on. Hubby refused to top up again, didn’t think it would do much good. Very glad to be back home safely, won’t be driving the truck ever again unless hubby can fix that leak at minimal expense. Don’t see paying for it to be fixed at this point, either someone mechanically inclined will buy it, or we’ll call AAA to haul it to scrap yard. We could probably sell it for a little more if it’s test drivable.

[dlskidmore]

Guess the trailer is next summer’s project…

[carl ny]

Just a thought. You didn’t say what year but it sounds like my truck. Mine is a 2006. I hope you don’t care about fuel economy because I only get about 10.5 on every day usage.The Ford I had got about 12.5 and the Dodge before that got about 16 mpg. All where comparable trucks. The next one I get I will definitely go back to the Dodge. That’s what I have always had, don’t know why I had to try the others. Live and learn. JMHO

carl nny

[dlskidmore]

2004

Most weeks hubby and I carpool. Our mechanic talked us into making it a point of driving the truck once a week to keep her in good condition, so she goes into town (40 miles round trip) most weeks. Occasionally when we have scheduling issues or the other car is in the shop we drive her more. When the old 2WD truck got stuck in the mud or snow, we just left her for a few weeks until the weather was more favorable for getting her out. Mileage is not a major concern. She just needs to do the job when we have a big job to do. If we needed a daily commuter, we might consider picking up an old sedan for summer use. As it is the gas savings wouldn’t be that considerable to make that worth it.

[dlskidmore]

Picked her up today. The dealer strongly recommended annual Krown treatment. Seems they recycle used engine oil and aresol it all over the under-body and inside the body panels…

[dlskidmore]

I’m slow, but continuing to follow good advice. 🙂

My 16′ bumper tow stock trailer arrives tomorrow. It’s old, it’s rusty in spots (buying it from the south, nothing like northern rust), it looks a bit beat up, but it’s in my budget and serviceable. I’m excited.

[dominiquer60]

Best Wishes. It is liberating being able to get away with working stock for work or new experiences.

[dlskidmore]

I’ll probably need to upgrade my farm insurance before I get much use out of the trailer. We’re looking at doing some patchwork on it in the spring when it’s warm enough to expect consecutive outdoor work days…

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