towing with 1/2 ton towable trailer.
I have a Cougar lite that weighs 7,000 lbs empty. I load it up to another 800 lbs, so I'm around 8,000 including myself. The hitch weight is around 1200 factory, but I'm sure that's up to 1800 by now....
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I am towing a 27 foot jayco ht aprox 8000# with a 2009 silverado 1500 with the max tow package.I call it a 5/8 ton.Six liter v8,14 bolt rear end heavier springs,4 wheel disk brakes,and air bags.Have towed it 10,000 miles.Travel in fourth or fifth gear at 60/65,45mph on steep grades.works good for me.The new 1500 has the 6.2 with about 40 more h.p. and 40 more fpt.Trailer has a more ride pin box.
