Towing with a Colorado or Canyon

[rangerhgm]

I currently have the truck in my sig and tow a bassboat (approx 3000 - 3500lbs).

 

I'm considering a new Colorado or Canyon (preferably Canyon) with 3.6 engine, but am concerned about towing the boat.....too much boat for not enough truck? I know they are rated to be able to tow more than that, but I'd like some real world insight.

 

Anyone towing a rather heavy boat with one? Any problems/concerns?

Edited June 30, 2015 by rangerhgm

[ibcenu]

3.6 is 7k... 4 cly is 3500

 

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[bobps47]

The V6 is rated for 7000 with the factory class 3 hitch....o tow a trailer with a bachoe and have no trouble at all....total is about 5200lbs.

 

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[Default User]

Question - is the the 4x4 necessary for towing a bass boat with these vehicles?

[bobps47]

No its not ...... a 2 wheel will work but i recommend the V6 engine

 

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[Bodie]

2019 Colorado Z71 4X4 long bed Duramax tow a 4000lb travel trailer with no trouble up or down hills.  My only concern is towing up the grapevine during summer my trans heats up to 230 degrees.

[mosierpat]

i have the 8 speed auto in my 2018  I will probably never tow anything but a baby carriage with it  sweet truck but I did not buy it for towing.  4x4 decent gas mileage, just learning how to drive with the 8 spd.  it's cruise control on the freeway, and manual shift of the back roads..  the 8 spd is the soft spot.  

[mosierpat]

stick with the 5.3 brother