Just bought a '17 Chevy Silverado 1500
2017 silverado 1500 LT crew cab** EcoTec3 5.3L V8 Flex Fuel, 6-Speed Automatic, 3.42 Rear Axle Ratio w/5.3L V8 engine, Color-Keyed Carpeting w/Rubberized Vinyl Floor Mats, Custom Convenience Package,...
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Cheryl, yes experience plays a role in how much you SHOULD tow with a given vehicle.
First time towing, not mechanically inclined, I'd say a 7500lb TT is a bit more than someone may want to bite off......but in baby steps it's fine. Buy the TT, take some local runs, learn how to back it up and how it handles things when you're not in a crunch situation and then go have fun with it.
Your truck is capable of pulling that trailer, properly set up, period.
Depending on conditions, it may not be the ideal vehicle (long grades, high altitude), but will do it safely.
I have the same truck sitting in the driveway and have towed a 10-12klb equipment trailer a couple times now. It works fine. Springs are a little soft for that, but you'll have no issues with a wdh on yours.
First time towing, not mechanically inclined, I'd say a 7500lb TT is a bit more than someone may want to bite off......but in baby steps it's fine. Buy the TT, take some local runs, learn how to back it up and how it handles things when you're not in a crunch situation and then go have fun with it.
Your truck is capable of pulling that trailer, properly set up, period.
Depending on conditions, it may not be the ideal vehicle (long grades, high altitude), but will do it safely.
I have the same truck sitting in the driveway and have towed a 10-12klb equipment trailer a couple times now. It works fine. Springs are a little soft for that, but you'll have no issues with a wdh on yours.
