2014 Silverado 1500 4.3 v6 - towing questions
We have a 2014 Silverado Double-cab 4x4 with the 4.3 V6, with tow package but no factory brake controller. We have friends selling a hybrid 25 FT TT, with a dry weight of 5500 pds. Chevy says the truc...
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roadjunkie wrote:
I recently bought a Gulfstream Ameri-Lite 21 that had a dry weight of 3215 pounds. My truck is an 05 GMC Sierra 1500, short bed, reg. cab, 5.3L with 4spd. auto, 3.23 gears and it pulled it but it was a miserable experience and horrible gas mileage. I would recommend more truck or less trailer. The manufacturer tow ratings are highly inflated.
The poster indicated that the vehicle did fine.
The new 4.3 delivers good power, the 6 sp with the 3.42 puts the power to the road. This engine will pull a 9k pound trailer on flat land.
