How much can this truck REALLY tow?
Hi, I got my garage organized so my wife and I can fit both cars in. My dreams of owning a great big, 3/4 ton 4x4 crew cab were dashed when I realized I was squeezing just to get out of my current mid...
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CO-traveler wrote:VernDiesel wrote:
I've driven a diesel Colorado with a green diesel (GDE) beta tune. And would definitely spring for a tune with EGR shutoff for long problem free ownership. It won't be fast but it will tow OPs TT to 6k over the Eisenhower pass respectably as shown by FLTs on you tube especially with a power bump from a safe well tested tune such as GDEs.
I transport TTs for the Mfgs with a half ton diesel truck. My concern is the narrow wheelbase in the winds with a long tall flat sided TT. You will need to learn good hitch setup for sure. And be willing to wait it out if it's really windy. Also long tow mirrors to see behind you. But good hitch setup maximized once at a scale will go a long way to make it a safe stable wiggle free combination. And it's much cheaper than buying a large heavy 3/4 ton that doesn't fit the rest of your life.
Make sure your truck has the trailer brake controller. The trailer brake controller with the turbo brake will allow you to safely and comfortably control speed and to descend the grades with a load behind you. If you buy the truck and TT and want help with learning how to properly set up your weight distribution on a scale PM me. PS I would also look at & drive a 2017 Ram Ecodiesel & if you can wait until next summer the Ford 150 diesel. With the optional smaller cab and shorter bed configurations and optional air suspension that lowers the truck for easy entry and bed loading the Ram may also fit in your garage and size criteria.
Does a diesel tune void your warranty? I'm guessing it does so probably wouldn't do that right off the bat. Thanks for the heads up on the upcoming diesel half-tons. I wasn't aware those makes had a diesel option in that size class.
Technically yes. But depending on what warranty work is performed they will not necessarily be looking for it. But rest assured any tune that defeats an emission control or turns up power will likely be scrutinized if you have any engine/transmission/emissions issues.
