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Zepaholic
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Jun 25, 2014

Would a Chevy 1500 HD be a good truck to tow with?

I am a newbie on here. I bought a 28 ft. 2014 Springdale travel camper & the dealer told me I would be able to haul it with my 2004 1500 silverado (5.3 with 3.42 gears). Well on the way home it was ...
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jevanb
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Jun 28, 2014
I ordered a 2004 2500HD 6.0 CC 4x with the only option rear ratio 4.10. it towed really good on the flats but hit any hills and 2nd gear it went. then ordered a 2006 CC 4x 6.6 and hills are not a issue

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