I am wondering if anyone has towed with either of the 2020/21 subject trucks and what are your thoughts. Tell me your thoughts on the ride, power and amenities. Let me know what and where you have pulled so that I can get a good idea of what the vehicle can do. I am not concerned with the diesel evan though it is a very good tow vehicle just not for me. I pull a 4900 lb. gvr toy hauler and have no intention of getting a bigger rig. Evan if i did,I would not go over 9000 lbs.Any and all comments are appreciated.

Can't speak on those years as my Chevy Silverado 2500HD has been faithfully hauling our 9K# toyhauler for many years already. I imagine the newer versions would perform better as horsepower and transmissions have been improved, our Silverado with 80K miles is dedicated to just towing our rig around the mountain west region where we live and do most of our RVing. No major issues and it has ever been to the dealership, good buddy of mine is a mechanic and has just done maintenance fluid and filter changes.

At even 9K you would have plenty of power with the 6.6 gas. As far as options, it all depends on how you order it. I have a lightly loaded '20 LTZ. Doesnt have the multi camera system (but I wish it did). If you check the right boxes they can come very well loaded, the options are there you just have to pay for them. Depending on what you are and are not willing to pay for, you may have to order it to get exactly what you want. There are not a lot of trucks sitting on lots, so getting exactly what you want, already built is difficult right now.

ksss wrote:I have a lightly loaded '20 LTZ. Doesnt have the multi camera system (but I wish it did).Be careful what you wish for. I have a very loaded 2020 LT. It does have the multi camera "system". I put that in quotes because you have to buy the extra cameras for placement on your RV which I opted not to do. The backup camera on GM trucks that come with the system, is different than the standard backup camera. They come with a wide angle camera. It's pretty much useless as a backup camera under normal backing conditions. Everything is distorted and the truck sensors beep all the time because it thinks I'm going to hit something that I'm not even close to. The view when backing up while the wheels are turned makes the distorted view in the photo 10X worse. I've had two dealerships tell me it's normal and nothing can be done to correct the problem.

I have had three Silverado 2500HD's 2007, 2009, 2013. All were capable of towing 8,000 pound or more trailers. All had the 6.0 GAS engine. I emphasize GAS, because they love it. Lots of it.

I towed 9500lb Travel trailers in Michigan - No issues.I towed 15000lb goose neck with 14 hay round bales - No Issue. Nearly 1000 miles of towing.I towed 17500lb grain (beans) wagon - No issue.Over 16k miles, 13 mpg average. Never took a long road trip - probably because it was a reg cab dually.

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FishOnOne
Nomad
Jan 17, 2021
cliffy49 wrote:
If you look hard enough you will find it.

Found a 2021 Silverado Custom 2500HD and brought it home.

Congrats on the new truck. I guy that works for me bought one same color but with a Z71 package and black rims a couple of weeks ago.
poorboy
Explorer
Jan 17, 2021
k9jadon wrote:
Poorboy,

Was your younger brother towing their 5k trailer, or were they empty? I am in the same boat as the op and I am trying to determine whether I go diesel or gas. Thanks

he was towing a 5k lb. tt on his trip and he also has a very heavy foot.
ksss
Explorer
Jan 08, 2021
Good looking pickup, nice find.
Sjm9911
Explorer
Jan 07, 2021
Nice job! Nice truck. You're going to be happy with it.
cliffy49
Explorer II
Jan 07, 2021
If you look hard enough you will find it.

Found a 2021 Silverado Custom 2500HD and brought it home.
k9jadon
Explorer
Jan 07, 2021
Poorboy,

Was your younger brother towing their 5k trailer, or were they empty? I am in the same boat as the op and I am trying to determine whether I go diesel or gas. Thanks
monkey44
Nomad II
Jan 01, 2021
As a general statement, most times we can't find a truck equipped how we want or need it. Many dealer stock have way more 'stuff' than we would order. I've often order-built one in the past with pretty good luck, and timing.

When we have ordered, whatever deals and discounts are in place when we ordered, or when we took possession applied, and we could choose. Never been unhappy with a build we ordered, and only once was a delivery late enough to lodge a complaint.

Not sure how any of that applies today, but I expect production will settle in pretty soon and become more predictable.
Sjm9911
Explorer
Jan 01, 2021
I here you on that, the cheaper ones sell quickly. And ordering them takes time, im surprised that it only took 2 months, they were shut down for a bit and everything got backed up due to delays in stuff because of the virus. 2 months is almost normal wait time.
kellem
Explorer
Jan 01, 2021
cliffy49 wrote:
Well it seems that my purchase of a 2500 may be more difficult than I would have thought.Every time I find one that fits my budget and that I like, it gets sold before I can ever get a chance to look at it.

Between a short supply and increased demand and cost this may be tricky.

I had to order a truck, painless other than the wait.....ordered 10-20 delivered 12-23.
cliffy49
Explorer II
Jan 01, 2021
Well it seems that my purchase of a 2500 may be more difficult than I would have thought.Every time I find one that fits my budget and that I like, it gets sold before I can ever get a chance to look at it.

Between a short supply and increased demand and cost this may be tricky.