Help with TV concerns - new to towing trailer
Hello All, I'm new to towing a trailer and this is my first post. We have a 1999 GMC Sierra 5.3l with tow capacity given at 8200lbs. I checked as many blogs as I could, asked GMC dealership and towi...
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TerryandKim wrote:Yes - make sure you don't exceed payload of your tow vehicle. Maybe my reply will get branded as the "weight police" but the max payload on your truck may well be reached before towing capacity. Don't stick your head in the sand regarding payload and put your lives in danger.
Hey Thanks WoodGlue and Scott! I appreciate your comments. Is there anything else I should do with my truck to make it safer and able to tow easier? I will be changing all fluids and having the breaks done before towing. It has the factory tow package on it. 1999 GMC 1500 Sierra, 5.3l, factory tow, WD hitch. only 84,000miles on it.
Terry
