towing thru Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming
I,m towing a 29 ft travel trailer with my 2013 silverado 1500----going west from Rapid City to Yellowstone.I.ve read hwy 16 thru the Big Horn mts is easier then hwy 14----but I,m still wondering if it...
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We did it with a 2008 GMC Sierra and a 2011 Jayco 26BH a few years back. Our Sierra was equipped with a 5.3, 3.73 rear end, and 4 speed automatic You don't state how yours is equipped.
I error on the side of caution so I took it slower both up and down. I saw transmission temps of 220-240F as those slower speeds don't allow much air over transmission cooler but dealer said no issues until 270F.
Shortly after that trip we did upgrade to a 2011 Silverado 2500HD 6.0 3.73 and was night and day over the 1500 pulling the 26BH.
Be cautious and diligent in your driving and maneuvers and you should be fine.
I error on the side of caution so I took it slower both up and down. I saw transmission temps of 220-240F as those slower speeds don't allow much air over transmission cooler but dealer said no issues until 270F.
Shortly after that trip we did upgrade to a 2011 Silverado 2500HD 6.0 3.73 and was night and day over the 1500 pulling the 26BH.
Be cautious and diligent in your driving and maneuvers and you should be fine.
