why the big differenc in tow rating?

[PaulGadget]

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]

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]

The def is a good thing. Able to make more power with less emmisions and they dont stink.

[john_bet]

Ram and Ford changed thier ratings. Gotta keep up.

[chevor]

It has BRAKES

[kaydeejay]

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]

Thanks guys for the quick response, the Edmunds article was very helpful.

[jareddustin]

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]

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]

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!
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