Will it pull my trailer?

Should be OK in the FL flatlands. Once you hit the hills all bets are off.

“Pulling” isn’t the only number. What is the TV’s payload capacity?

“I drive a 2004 V8 Toyota Tundra with the factory tow package.” This TV would probably have been better.

I have a 2007 Chevrolet with a 5.3 V8. On the interstate I get about 22 mpg. If I hook my two wheel utility trailer to it...16-18 depending on the load. Pulling our 2009 Puma 25RS....it goes to about 11-13. 13 being on a good day.

I think your truck will work in most conditions, with that size trailer. The higher horsepower, higher revving V6s do well coupled to the multi geared transmissions. Steep hills, high winds, just take your time. It will get you there.

Jerry

I think you would hate it.

I had a 1999 4.3 and iirc the 5.3 got 1 mpg better. I'd don't know about the later models on that issue. I also had a 2013 5.3 with 9700 lb rating. I had a cap and the bed loaded plus tongue weight maxed it out at 1750 payload.

I pulled a 4500 lb TT and it did well. I wouldn't want any less but it wasn't bad to drive. It could get up and didn't wear you out. You want to fall on the side of a little bit of over kill vs being a pita.

Engine size, axle ratio, payload.

ScottG wrote:
I think you would hate it.

^^

Well, here's something I've NEVER said on these forums before: I think the truck will be fine!

However... in time you'll not like it. You'll want something with more gusto to tow with, especially if you travel and tow your camper very much.

In time, you will understand it's more important to have the right truck for towing than it is to have the right truck as the daily driver.

donn0128 wrote:
Should be OK in the FL flatlands. Once you hit the hills all bets are off.

In Flatland, with no wind and level roads? Diesel or Gas engine would make a difference?

srockey wrote:
I am looking for a new/used truck to pull my travel trailer. I have a Keystone Passport Ml199 that weights 3800 lbs empty. I would like to get decent gas mileage since it will be an every day driver. The truck I am looking at is a 2014 Chevy Silverado LT Double Cab 4x2, 6 cylinder. The specs sheet says 6,000 to 7,100 lbs, and I know those are over estimated. What do you think?

Thank you,
Steve

Youll be fine.. 425 lb tongue weight. trailer is light..

The new v6 motors starting 2014 have as much power as my 5.3l.

my 2006 has 295 hp and 335ft tq @4000 rpms. I tow 4800 dry about 6000 loaded with a 740 lb TW. Been up and down the east coast and up and down the smokeys. Tenn, NC ect.. And I have a 4 speed...lol

9mpg towing at best

19 highway ( around town? Lets not talk about it)

The new v6's

It’s an aluminum-block 4.3-liter rated at 285 horsepower and 305 pound-feet of?torque @3900 rpm. It even has a new name, Ecotec3, to help distinguish it from last year’s 195-hp 4.3-liter Vortec V-6 with its cast-iron block and heads.

Youll do fine. Let the engine rev.

My old 4.3 I towed with was great as that motor made all its torgue @ 2800 rpms. They were good motors IMO.

If I got a new truck it would be with the V6 hands down.