Silverado 1500 Towing
Anyone know the towing capacity for a 2013 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 5.3 engine with 3.42 rear end with trailer package? Can't find anything on line. Dealer says 9600 pounds but not sure about that....
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APT wrote:
I got 740 pounds of TW: (3060+3580) - (3320+2580). That's 10.8% TW.
I recommend applying a little more to the weight transfer to the front axles. Front axle lost 260 pounds, 140 was restored. You have about another 120 to restore. More hitch head angle, fewer links under tension, etc, depending on your WDH design.
Otherwise, everything looks good.
The hitch is a Reese Dual Cam setup. Currently the chain is hooked on the third link. Do think going to the 4th link will make that much difference?
Truck and trailer are level. My biggest thing is that the steering feels light that might be why. However, I only have about 500 miles on it and I may still be thinking of how the 2500 handled.
I just wish I was more mechanically inclined.
