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Brassica
Explorer II
Jul 21, 2014

7100 lb-rated new Silverado towing 4000 pounds

The 4.3l V6 in the "double cab" truck is rated for 7100 pounds. The trailer would be 4000 pounds wet. The truck would have two adults and 500 pounds of supplies. The trailer would have a frontal area...
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dodge_guy
Explorer II
Jul 22, 2014
On flatlands...absolutely no problems. getting into hills and mountains not so much! go with the V-8! you will not see a mileage difference between the 2.

If you are worried about mileage, you picked the wrong hobby! LOL

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