Will my truck tow safely in the Smokys?
I have a 2017 Silverado with max towing of 6100lbs, it is a 5.3 w/ 3.08. My TT is 5000 lbs dry. My Truck feels strong enough on flat land but I've never taken it anywhere with a real grade. We'd like ...
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Is your '17 1500 chevy 5.3 engine 3.08 a 6 or 8 speed tranny.
Either way with the 3.08 gears just drop down another gear and keep the engine in the power band on steep grades.
My wifes '16 1500 chevy 3.42 gears 5.3 engine crew cab 4wd 6 speed tranny does fine for what it is pulling at its 9400 lb tow rating.
A 5k trailer shouldn't be a issue with that model truck even with a 3.08 and a 6 or 8 speed tranny.
Either way with the 3.08 gears just drop down another gear and keep the engine in the power band on steep grades.
My wifes '16 1500 chevy 3.42 gears 5.3 engine crew cab 4wd 6 speed tranny does fine for what it is pulling at its 9400 lb tow rating.
A 5k trailer shouldn't be a issue with that model truck even with a 3.08 and a 6 or 8 speed tranny.
