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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bshack wrote:
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 to go to the Smokys with the TT, bad idea?
How about some actual scale weights and vehicle ratings. You are probably over your payload rating for one thing. You put "safely" in your question. The little 5.3 will eventually get to the top of the hill, but "Safely" depends on a lot more than horsepower. If you plan on towing when there is nobody else on the highway, then don't worry about us.
