How much can we REALLY tow with our 2015 Sierra 1500?
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Apr-23-2015 04:43 AM
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Apr-28-2015 10:01 AM
It surprises me how much it is able to hold 6th.
I've even saw it run in 4 cylinder mode some while traveling the flatlands in Ohio.
The biggest hill I've ever pulled was Fancy Gap on I77.
Came right up it at 65. Did bang 4th a couple times, but no issues.
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Apr-28-2015 04:40 AM
2011 Suburban 2500 6.0L 3.73 pulling 2011 Heartland North Trail 28BRS
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Apr-27-2015 04:41 AM
APT wrote:lly-zf6 wrote:
At the weight I am pulling the truck will hold 6th gear on most smaller hills at interstate speeds. It will bang 5th (3400 rpm) on the larger grades.
That doesn't make sense. 3400rpm in 5th gear is about 111mph. You should be towing a lot in 5th gear (about 2100rpm @ 65mph). 4th gear about 2800rpm and 3rd gear about 3800rpm @ 65mph.
My bad. 2400 hit the wrong key.
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Apr-25-2015 01:13 PM
lly-zf6 wrote:
At the weight I am pulling the truck will hold 6th gear on most smaller hills at interstate speeds. It will bang 5th (3400 rpm) on the larger grades.
That doesn't make sense. 3400rpm in 5th gear is about 111mph. You should be towing a lot in 5th gear (about 2100rpm @ 65mph). 4th gear about 2800rpm and 3rd gear about 3800rpm @ 65mph.
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Apr-25-2015 12:04 PM
weights
Here is the generic formula:
GCWR => TV + TT + cargo/people/etc
Most half ton's run into rear GAWR quicker than the higher class TVs
Example is that most half ton rear GAWR is in the 4K range. The next
higher classes are in the 6K range
Not being negative, just pragmatic about it. Half tons are more car
than truck. Not saying half tons can not tow anything...just within
their ratings
ON that, decide if you believe in the ratings system or not
If not, then this discussion is academic...as just do whatever but
know the OEMs are now off the warranty hook and liability hook
If yes, then continue and provide the actual weights so that we can
provide 'ADVICE'. I never provide the 'sure you can', 'you are good
for it', etc, but the metrics to figure it out yourself...as the only
person responsible for the setup is the driver
4fromOH wrote:
Thank you all so much for your replies! Thanks to all of the advise here, we decided to wait a bit longer to buy a new TT. We'll take our time and make sure we have all of the numbers figured out before making a buying decision. We will have the opportunity to get weighed this week as we're loaded up and traveling, so we should be able to get more accurate numbers there too. Thanks again! As soon as I have time on a computer, I'll look up all of the numbers and post them here??
1996 GMC SLT Suburban 3/4 ton K3500/7.4L/4:1/+150Kmiles orig owner...
1980 Chevy Silverado C10/long bed/"BUILT" 5.7L/3:73/1 ton helper springs/+329Kmiles, bought it from dad...
1998 Mazda B2500 (1/2 ton) pickup, 2nd owner...
Praise Dyno Brake equiped and all have "nose bleed" braking!
Previous trucks/offroaders: 40's Jeep restored in mid 60's / 69 DuneBuggy (approx +1K lb: VW pan/200hpCorvair: eng, cam, dual carb'w velocity stacks'n 18" runners, 4spd transaxle) made myself from ground up / 1970 Toyota FJ40 / 1973 K5 Blazer (2dr Tahoe, 1 ton axles front/rear, +255K miles when sold it)...
Sold the boat (looking for another): Trophy with twin 150's...
51 cylinders in household, what's yours?...
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Apr-25-2015 06:18 AM
Trailer weighs 6400 lbs dry with 800 lbs TW.
I weighed it ready to camp. about 7600 lbs.
The truck pulls it great with no issues.
That said, I'm not sure I would want to jump to to something that heavy.
At the weight I am pulling the truck will hold 6th gear on most smaller hills at interstate speeds. It will bang 5th (3400 rpm) on the larger grades.
I have a camping buddy pulling a 35 foot 7600 dry with a '15 max tow.
It does fine but stays in 5th alot of the time.
Some where in the mid 6k dry seems to be the sweet spot if you are pulling alot of hills.
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Apr-24-2015 07:35 PM
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Apr-24-2015 05:04 AM
The 5.3 cranks out 355 hp/383 tq along with the 3.73 rear axle and the 6L80E tranny. You sure won't have any issues pulling GMs 10900 lb tow rating .....just watch those rear axle weights (RAWR) and especially those P tires. Have fun on your trip.
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Apr-23-2015 08:49 PM
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Apr-23-2015 12:24 PM
List your GVRW, RGAWR, FGAWR and GCWR....Plus your receiver rating (both dead weight and WD)
Best if you have your TV's actual weight...fully loaded ready to go RVing
1996 GMC SLT Suburban 3/4 ton K3500/7.4L/4:1/+150Kmiles orig owner...
1980 Chevy Silverado C10/long bed/"BUILT" 5.7L/3:73/1 ton helper springs/+329Kmiles, bought it from dad...
1998 Mazda B2500 (1/2 ton) pickup, 2nd owner...
Praise Dyno Brake equiped and all have "nose bleed" braking!
Previous trucks/offroaders: 40's Jeep restored in mid 60's / 69 DuneBuggy (approx +1K lb: VW pan/200hpCorvair: eng, cam, dual carb'w velocity stacks'n 18" runners, 4spd transaxle) made myself from ground up / 1970 Toyota FJ40 / 1973 K5 Blazer (2dr Tahoe, 1 ton axles front/rear, +255K miles when sold it)...
Sold the boat (looking for another): Trophy with twin 150's...
51 cylinders in household, what's yours?...
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Apr-23-2015 11:44 AM
Again, you need to do your math but I bet you'll end up happier if you are in the 5,000 dry, 6,500/7,000 lb GVWR range.
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Apr-23-2015 10:08 AM
Another way to look at it is to use the GVWR and check how much they are allowing for cargo. My trailer had a dry weight of just under 5K. But with added slide out awning, propane tanks filled, and loaded with all gear except for some food & drink, and some clothing, the trailer weighed 6,200 lbs. at the scales. So, with some other mods and with all gear, I figure I'm pulling 6,500 lbs. and really wouldn't want to pull much more. The GVWR for my trailer is 7,500 lbs. It's only two of us, but truck bed gets loaded with 2 folding bikes, blue tote, tool bucket, 5lb. propane tank for grill, a little firewood and other misc. stuff.
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Apr-23-2015 08:41 AM