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wadecool
Explorer
Jul 10, 2018

Is this truck and trailer combo doable for this trip?

I’m new here and have a question regarding towing. First off, I have a 2016 Silverado 4x4, crew cab with 3.08 gears. I’m aware of my 6100lb trailer limit (12,000 lbs total truck+trailer). I drive 10...
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coolmom42
Explorer II
Jul 10, 2018
You will also need a good weight distributing hitch with sway control.

Get in the right lane and stay there. This is not a race. Keep your speed to 55-60, and slow down if there is a crosswind you can feel. Turn the overdrive off and downshift as needed. Downshift more if your tranny is doing a lot of up and down.

You will be fine, just take it easy and use common sense. Enjoy your trip!

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