JDolacki
Jun 11, 2017Explorer
Towing TT
I have a 29TE travel trailer, it's 6100 lbs empty, 7700 lbs loaded, my truck is a 2wd 5.3 V8 with the HD transmission cooling package, and towing package. It's a sylverado 1/2 ton 2010 crew cab, the d...
APT wrote:
All 2010 GM half ton crew cabs with 5.3L have 6-spd trans with 3.08 or 3.42 axle. Hopefully OP have the 3.42 as well as the HD trailering equipment. That gets tow rating around 9500 pounds. 10k+ is for the 6.2L and max trailering package. 6k dry is a good number and should tow well. Get a WDH with integrated sway control. The Trailer Tow button on the shifter does not eliminate OD, but does enhance towing experience as well as reduce transmission heat. Use it, plus I recommend M4, maybe M5.