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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Back in the early 2000s I towed a 6800lb gross 1987 wilderness Yukon with an 89 Chevy Silverado k1500. With the 350. Gears were probably mid 3s. I don't remember anymore. But they weren't 4.10s.
The yukon was the basement model with an extended roof height. The rig was over 26' ball to bumper and heavy. The truck had over 130k miles at the time. It worked to pull the Layton in the mountains but it did the job. I'd pull steep grades at 4k+ rpm and she got hot by the time I got to the top. Typical small block towing. No issues, she pulled strong.
It felt like a lot of trailer for the truck but it's what I had so I used it. The 350 back then didn't have the HP of today's trucks but was and still is a heck of a good engine if properly maintained. I loved and miss that 89!
Bottom line is I'd look at rigs with a 5,000gvwr (not dry weight) or less and I'd stay with lengths under 25' overall. Make sure the hitch is in good sound condition or just replace it.
Good luck and take care of that old girl!
The yukon was the basement model with an extended roof height. The rig was over 26' ball to bumper and heavy. The truck had over 130k miles at the time. It worked to pull the Layton in the mountains but it did the job. I'd pull steep grades at 4k+ rpm and she got hot by the time I got to the top. Typical small block towing. No issues, she pulled strong.
It felt like a lot of trailer for the truck but it's what I had so I used it. The 350 back then didn't have the HP of today's trucks but was and still is a heck of a good engine if properly maintained. I loved and miss that 89!
Bottom line is I'd look at rigs with a 5,000gvwr (not dry weight) or less and I'd stay with lengths under 25' overall. Make sure the hitch is in good sound condition or just replace it.
Good luck and take care of that old girl!
