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PaulGadget
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Feb 19, 2014

why the big differenc in tow rating?

Looking at the trailer life tow guides 2010 to 2011 for the Chevy/GMC Silverado/Sierra CC 6.6L TD DRW 4WD went from 15,900 to 21,000.

What the heck changed?

Yes I am new to this, wife and I will be retiring in a few years and plan on fulltime 5th wheel life for a few years. Just now looking to buy the truck.

Thanks
Paul
  • Huntindog's avatar
    Huntindog
    Explorer
    Mar 01, 2014
    I bought a 2001 Silverado 3500 Dually crew cab Dmax new.. I liked it so much that when it was replacement time, I ended up with a 2011. Equipped the same right down to the colors.

    And yes, a LOT changed for the better. As good as the 2001 was at towing, the 2011 is light years ahead of it. The 2011 literally toys with my TT.
  • nevadanick's avatar
    nevadanick
    Explorer
    Feb 26, 2014
    The def is a good thing. Able to make more power with less emmisions and they dont stink.
  • kaydeejay's avatar
    kaydeejay
    Explorer
    Feb 21, 2014
    fla-gypsy wrote:
    PaulGadget wrote:
    Looking at the trailer life tow guides 2010 to 2011 for the Chevy/GMC Silverado/Sierra CC 6.6L TD DRW 4WD went from 15,900 to 21,000.

    What the heck changed?

    Yes I am new to this, wife and I will be retiring in a few years and plan on fulltime 5th wheel life for a few years. Just now looking to buy the truck.

    Thanks
    Paul


    Frame and suspension upgrades
    Don't overlook the bigger brakes
  • PaulGadget's avatar
    PaulGadget
    Explorer
    Feb 20, 2014
    Thanks guys for the quick response, the Edmunds article was very helpful.
  • jareddustin's avatar
    jareddustin
    Explorer
    Feb 19, 2014
    also a new version of the duramax
    2007.5-2010 is the LMM
    2011-current is the LML
    they did a lot of upgrades with the 2011 a lot of nice things. only bad thing was the addition of the DEF tank due to more emission regulations
  • fla-gypsy's avatar
    fla-gypsy
    Explorer
    Feb 19, 2014
    PaulGadget wrote:
    Looking at the trailer life tow guides 2010 to 2011 for the Chevy/GMC Silverado/Sierra CC 6.6L TD DRW 4WD went from 15,900 to 21,000.

    What the heck changed?

    Yes I am new to this, wife and I will be retiring in a few years and plan on fulltime 5th wheel life for a few years. Just now looking to buy the truck.

    Thanks
    Paul


    Frame and suspension upgrades
  • kaydeejay's avatar
    kaydeejay
    Explorer
    Feb 19, 2014
    PaulGadget wrote:
    Looking at the trailer life tow guides 2010 to 2011 for the Chevy/GMC Silverado/Sierra CC 6.6L TD DRW 4WD went from 15,900 to 21,000.

    What the heck changed?

    Yes I am new to this, wife and I will be retiring in a few years and plan on fulltime 5th wheel life for a few years. Just now looking to buy the truck.

    Thanks
    Paul
    LOTS changed!
    Read this

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