Towing info for 1990 GMC Sierra 1500 reg. cab
Hi, So we are looking at getting a trailer. I have a 1990 GMC Sierra 1500 2wd reg.cab truck but being new to campers not really sure what weight we can tow with it.Been looking online but being an ...
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Remember that the weight recommendations are ALL UP, with everything you need packed and ready to travel!!!
If you get a trailer that weighs 6000lbs off the lot, it will weigh closer to 7500lbs by the time you load batteries, water, propane, food, clothing, toys, chairs, tools, blocking, bicycles, etc.. You may not think so but it always adds up...
Truthfully even at 6000lbs you are not going to like towing with that truck. It's 25 years old so those 195 horses it had when it was new, have certainly shrunk some over the years.
Axle ratio has a lot to do with towing performance. Can you read all the "G" codes off the sticker in the glove box and post them here?
IMHO, you should be looking more in the 4000-4500lb range for a trailer. The smaller you can go the happier you will be getting from A to B.
If you get a trailer that weighs 6000lbs off the lot, it will weigh closer to 7500lbs by the time you load batteries, water, propane, food, clothing, toys, chairs, tools, blocking, bicycles, etc.. You may not think so but it always adds up...
Truthfully even at 6000lbs you are not going to like towing with that truck. It's 25 years old so those 195 horses it had when it was new, have certainly shrunk some over the years.
Axle ratio has a lot to do with towing performance. Can you read all the "G" codes off the sticker in the glove box and post them here?
IMHO, you should be looking more in the 4000-4500lb range for a trailer. The smaller you can go the happier you will be getting from A to B.
