Silverado 1500... Enough?
Hey, y'all. I'm interested in hearing the experiences of those of you who may tow with a 2007-2013 generation Silverado 1500 with the 5.3 and 3.42 rear end. My TT has a dry weight of 4900 lbs an...
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Thanks so much. Yes, I've read all these posts with some folks hammering down with their Isuzu Pup tied to a 12k lb trailer... I like living and I love my children. I'm not down for all that.
I have no intention of stepping up in trailers. In fact, if I went any direction, I'd go down. My trailer is a 24 footer, 28 feet from hitch to rear. Once it starts getting larger than that it limits my camping options at many of the places we like to camp in the north Georgia mountains.
Not to open what I know is yet another of Pandora's boxes, but do you commute/tow with a 250 gas or diesel? The mileage on the gas 2500 Chevys I looked at were pretty pathetic... Like 10mpg. I'm sure towing that's going down to 5 or so.
I'm trying to consider the sweet spot of when is "enough." The more money I save on a truck, the more money I can spend going on some nice camping trips. At the same time, if I don't get enough truck, I surely won't get enough quality camping in.
I do appreciate the advice!
I have no intention of stepping up in trailers. In fact, if I went any direction, I'd go down. My trailer is a 24 footer, 28 feet from hitch to rear. Once it starts getting larger than that it limits my camping options at many of the places we like to camp in the north Georgia mountains.
Not to open what I know is yet another of Pandora's boxes, but do you commute/tow with a 250 gas or diesel? The mileage on the gas 2500 Chevys I looked at were pretty pathetic... Like 10mpg. I'm sure towing that's going down to 5 or so.
I'm trying to consider the sweet spot of when is "enough." The more money I save on a truck, the more money I can spend going on some nice camping trips. At the same time, if I don't get enough truck, I surely won't get enough quality camping in.
I do appreciate the advice!
