1/2 ton Vs 3/4 Ton Chevy Road Test
I tow a TT at the max for my Silverado 1/2 ton with a pro pride hitch that I have been using for the last 4 years. I have it dialed in and for the most part it does the job but could be better. I ha...
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As someone mentioned, how much you tow usually figures into the equation. I probably tow 5 percent of the miles put on the truck and the rest is driven by my wife around town. This year we even left the TT on a site for a month.
Also, topography is a big factor. If you tow in the mountains and high elevations, a bigger truck is almost a requirement. In my area, I rarely encounter a grade of 3 percent or altitude of more than a few hundred feet.
If I decided to take a long cross-country trip, I'd most certainly upgrade my truck. But we usually go within a 200 mile radius.
Also, topography is a big factor. If you tow in the mountains and high elevations, a bigger truck is almost a requirement. In my area, I rarely encounter a grade of 3 percent or altitude of more than a few hundred feet.
If I decided to take a long cross-country trip, I'd most certainly upgrade my truck. But we usually go within a 200 mile radius.
