I need your expertize...
Hi, this is my first post. And we just purchased our first camper/Toy Hauler this past Saturday. Brought it home with my 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500, and almost positive I need something bigger? The tru...
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OP asks wrote:
Looking at a 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4. Here are the specs for it...
Engine, Vortec 6.0L Variable Valve Timing V8 SFI (360 hp [268.4 kW] @ 5400 rpm, 380 lb-ft of torque [513.0 N-m] @ 4200 rpm) with (E63) fleetside pickup box; (322 hp [240.1 kW] @ 4400 rpm, 380 lb-ft of torque [513.0 N-m] @ 4200 rpm) with (ZW9) pickup box delete
Transmission, 6-speed automatic, heavy-duty, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode (Requires (L96) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI engine.)
Rear axle, 3.73 ratio
Can someone tell me if this truck is capable of towing this set up? The more I read, the more confused I become! Its all quite overwhelming to be honest!
Any advice you can give would be greatly appreciated!
Great match for your 9000 lb GVWR toy hauler. The 1500 5.3 is simply over matched with a 9000 lb GVWR trailer if it has the wrong gear selection and not set up properly.
Towing guide shows a '11 2500 chevy 6.0 3.73 can tow from 9300 lbs to 10200 lbs all depending on cab selections/4wd vs 2wd/etc.
Same truck with a 4.10 gears can tow up to 13k-14k lbs.
Both gear selections in the 2500 truck will have the same payload as both have the same RAWR/tire load ratings.
