Anyone tow with a 2010 Chevy 1500?
I've got a 5.3 LTZ crew cab with a 3.08 rear end. Max towing capacity is 6k which sucks. Looking at a Grey Wolf 23DBH that weighs 5k but would prefer the 26DBH but it weighs 5,600. Not sure I want ...
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I have a 2011 Silverado 1500 5.3 LS "work truck" with a tow package & 3.73 rear end. It's a regular cab 8' bed, rated tow just under 10,000.
I pull a 2010 Shadow Cruiser 195WSB (under 20') and scale numbers are all under the truck specs. Axle, payload etc. I just don't have the numbers at my finger tips now.
Now for the real question, by the way I do not have a WDH, how does it handle?
Well OK, the tail does wag a little, and I've run over 4,000 rpm on the hills of PA (we have no mountains in the east). I get about 11 to 12 mpg, while running about 60 to 65. Note trailer tires are 1 yr old and rated at 87 mph. Truck tires are stock size 'E'. I also have added Air Bags for a previous life under a TC, but don't need them to run level with the TT.
IMHO you need a smaller TT or a larger truck, to be happy and not have white knuckles!
I pull a 2010 Shadow Cruiser 195WSB (under 20') and scale numbers are all under the truck specs. Axle, payload etc. I just don't have the numbers at my finger tips now.
Now for the real question, by the way I do not have a WDH, how does it handle?
Well OK, the tail does wag a little, and I've run over 4,000 rpm on the hills of PA (we have no mountains in the east). I get about 11 to 12 mpg, while running about 60 to 65. Note trailer tires are 1 yr old and rated at 87 mph. Truck tires are stock size 'E'. I also have added Air Bags for a previous life under a TC, but don't need them to run level with the TT.
IMHO you need a smaller TT or a larger truck, to be happy and not have white knuckles!
