2013 SANTE what does it really weigh?

[nukemustang]

The new colorados are the same size as your F150 or a Silverado of similar vintage, except with better fuel economy. Actually depending on your bed length, the colorado might have a longer wheelbase.

Plus correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the 409 lighter than the 343 since it has an aluminum block?

The new SAE tow ratings have pretty strict requirements when it comes to stability/braking. I'd check to see if the German manufacturers are testing with the new standards. See: http://www.automobilemag.com/feature...ss_sniff_test/

If the boat weighs 4200lbs, 300lbs for gas, 200lbs for gear, and 1200 for tandem trailer, you'd be really close to the limit with an x5.

I had my old 210's trailer's master cylinder fail. It was during a couple hour tow and it gradually lost pressure/fluid, so I noticed the clunk more than the decrease in braking. I thought the shock had gone bad. I honestly thought having no brakes would have been more noticeable. I did get cut off by an ahole on that drive and had to slam on my bakes. I fixed it before I towed again and did notice a big improvement them. I guess my point is that it wasn't as horrifying as I would have thought. I tow with a 4runner.

I was actually SHOCKED at how big the new Colorado's are. I was at a GMC dealer last night and there was one in the show room and at initial glance I thought it was a full size. It was a Z71/4X4 not sure if that made a huge difference in its height and stance.

[Quinner]

Yeah, I figured it's gotta be over 5000#'s.

For the record, I don't go on long trips or load the boat down with gear when towing. I mainly only go the 45 miles back and forth to the dealer a couple times a year.

As rarely as you tow, I personally would have no issue towing right at or even somewhat over the vehicles tow capacity rating, including vehicles rated at 5k pulling your setup.

[iamcdn]

When I was researching the purchase of my 2013 210 with 343. I found someone on here that actually took one loaded to the scales and I think they weighed in around 5800lbs.

I tow mine with our Yukon XL Denali but have had issues with it including a blown up front transfer case and resulted seized front axle and then we blew the transmission. All at less than 17000km.

We are currently looking at a new tow vehicle. LOL.

[shag]

Trailer brakes should never be relied upon to circumvent or add to the actual stopping capacity of the tow vehicle. Panic and emergency situations should always be accounted for. I have had a CDL for 25 plus years and have been in a busy FIRE/EMS for about the same. Trust me I have seen the ramifications of having an insufficient tow vehicle. That said, if it was a simple down to the end of the road for the boat ramp sort of thing, I might be willing to cheat a little. Anything on the highway should never be taken for granted. Imo.

[Quinner]

I tow mine with our Yukon XL Denali but have had issues with it including a blown up front transfer case and resulted seized front axle and then we blew the transmission. All at less than 17000km.

We are currently looking at a new tow vehicle. LOL.

Crazy, that was at 10k miles?? At least it was covered by warranty. I have owned several Suburban's/XL's and currently have a Yukon which have all been very reliable and durable, bummer yours self destructed.

[iamcdn]

Crazy, that was at 10k miles?? At least it was covered by warranty. I have owned several Suburban's/XL's and currently have a Yukon which have all been very reliable and durable, bummer yours self destructed.

Yup, it was terrible. The transmission problem happened 3 hrs into a 10hr drive on a little grid highway on our way to summer holidays. We lost the transmission on a two lane highway with barely a shoulder with two kids under 3. We got towed to the nearest dealership who was great.

Everything is fixed but we have no faith in the vehicle now. GM did not treat us well so we are looking at moving on to something different. I have always been a GM fan but this left a bad taste for sure...

[SCNautique210SAN]

I've towed my 04 210 sante with a number of trucks, 08 F150, 05 F250, 09 Titan, 08 tundra and I currently have a 13 Ram 1500. So far my all time favorite has been the 5.7 tundra, haven't towed enough with the ram but I think it'll be a close contender.

[Lakejackson]

2nd the Toyota 5.7. I have a 2007 and it remains one of the best tow vehicles IMO.

[SCNautique210SAN]

2013 SANTE what does it really weigh?

2nd the Toyota 5.7. I have a 2007 and it remains one of the best tow vehicles IMO.

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