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Bishops
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Mar 31, 2015

how much weight do you tow with 1/2 ton gm 5.3l

I have been out of the camping world for a couple years. I sold my f350 and 38ft 5ver. I currently have a 08 gmc sierra 1500 5.3 crew 4x4 and looking at a travel trailer. just curious what ya'll are t...
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CaLBaR
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Mar 31, 2015
I towed the 7200 lb trailer in my signature with a 2006 5.3 with the 3.42 axle. Towed fine but like others have said high RPMs and always towed in 3rd gear. Didn't like headwinds too much either. Towed 7000 miles or so from Ontario to BC once and a couple of time to Florida too.

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