Any Experiences towing with V6 2WD Silverado ?

SCSignman wrote:
Definitely appreciate responses. To answer a few questions: One of the RVs we like is a Jayco 23RL 27'3" with Unloaded at of: 4850 lbs. Max. Carry Wt: 5995.

I towed our previous K-Z Spree 240BH-LX which averaged ~ 5500 lbs loaded & ready to camp with an average gross tongue weight of ~ 750 lbs with my 2006 5.3L Silverado, later my 2005 5.3L Avalanche, each running the older wide ratio 4-spd transmission to a 3.42 axle ratio. Although each vehicle towed this trailer well enough I certainly felt the weight, always towed in 3rd, downshifting to 2nd when negotiating serious upgrades. As I recall I was towing at well over 90% capacity and used up pretty well all available payload capacity.

Today I tow a much smaller couple's trailer with our 2012 5.3L Silverado running the newer narrow ratio 6-spd to the same 3.42 axle ratio. Below are screen shots of my towing calculator which clearly shows that although this trailer typically averages ~ 4800 lbs loaded & ready to camp with an average gross tongue weight of ~ 625 lbs I've pretty well maxed out this truck's available payload capacity.





While a Silvy with a V6 may weigh a bit less, with a bit more payload capacity, it's ability to pull any trailer heavier than this would certainly be a challenge.