Any Experiences towing with V6 2WD Silverado ?

SCSignman wrote:
I have a 2WD 2015 V6 Silverado (6900 GVRW) and wife loves RV with 5200 lbs. UVW

Can Truck handle that much weight?

Any real world experience would be appreciated!

The ecotec 4.3

The engine is SAE certified to 285 hp (213 kW) at 5300 rpm and 305 lb?ft (414 N?m) at 3900 rpm on regular unleaded gasoline

Now compare to my 2006 5.3l

My 2004-2007 5.3 engines made 295 hp and 335 lb·ft of torque.

We need to know what 2wd truck you have.

Your power is fine IMO as its similar to mine.

You have 6 speed I have 4 speed.

1. Look in glove box for RPO code to see what rear you have. Its either 3;21 or 3;42

Mine says (GU6) 3.42

2. What 2wd truck? Long bed?, Reg cap?, Double cab? Crew cab???

3. There is a door tag/sticker. Whats that say your max payload capacity is? Mine says 1480lbs

But here are your options really. What one is yours?

Lowest 5500 highest 6100.

1500 Std Bed 2WD 4.3L V-6 6,100 lbs (e)3:21
1500 LB 2WD 4.3L V-6 5,900 (e)
1500 double cab 2WD 4.3L V-6 5,600 (g)3:42
1500 SB crew cab 2WD 4.3L V-6 5,600 (e)
1500 Std Bed crew cab 2WD 4.3L V-6 5,500 (e)

Your better off with this..

425 tw and 5500 gvw with 4280 dry.

https://www.jayco.com/products/travel-trailers/2018-jay-feather/22rb/

You can tow the other one and I see no issue but do install the biggest trans cooler you can fit.. as that may be the weakest link... And maybe engine temps. Possibly an oil cooler too..

I tow 5500-6000 all day.

Tow haul mode will be your friend. Let her rev!!!!!



Ill wait to hear back from you.