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Old 02-07-2007, 06:03 PM
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Default Re: Max towing weight

Yes, it will pull it. You'll appreciate the fact that the boat is level on tandem axels. The H2 will work hard and shift all the time and in warm weather watch your tranny temp. It's not a diesel pickup or anything but 6500 lbs isn't too bad, especially if your not towing it very far. Don't forget to add the weight of fuel, people, luggage and beer to the equation. Expect to spend the whole time in second gear when ascending any hills. (even little ones or a headwind) Larger tires only make it worse.

The towing button is helpful at first because it changes the shift points. Sometimes it keeps it in second when you want it to shift tho, so I just turn mine off most of the time.

My husband is on the boat forums a lot, and they have discussed the H2 and it's pulling capacity in detail. Basically, they're using Excursions and pickups and such but some folks pull smaller boats with them without any problem.

Have fun and post a pic of the boat behind your Hummer in some warm sunshiney weather please!

Here's a pic of the trailer I pull everywhere. How much it weighs depends on whats in it. I have pulled bigger things, but very rarely because we have another rig we can tow with.
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