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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genekiwi wrote: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.
You would do well to go back and read the sticky on WD setup and also the Reese instructions instead of trying to tweak it until it "feels right".
Reese states to have 5 links minimum. That is to prevent interference between the truck and the tongue during sharp turns. Round bars, level with the tongue, trunnion bars point downward. Once you set that leave it alone and SET THE WD WITH THE BALL TILT USING THE DIRECTIONS FOUND IN YOUR TRUCK'S MOWNER'S MANUAL, NOT UNTIL IT LOOKS RIGHT OR FEELS GOOD. At the least, adjust it using fender height measured at the front wheel well directly over the axle. Ignore any advice you read here that says to try another link if it doesn't feel right. That's not how it's done.
Also, the truck may not sit level and most likely will not. That's not an issue and not the purpose of the WD hitch. Get the front right and don't worry about the rear. If you want to level the truck with bags, you'll have to readjust the WD.
