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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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Army11Bravo
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Apr 01, 2015
I have a 2009 Chevy Silverado 4x4 crew cab with the 5.3 V8 and 3.73 gears. It pulls my Springdale bunkhouse with a loaded weight of around 7,000 pounds just fine. My next truck will be a GM diesel, but for now, I enjoy towing with my 5.3. We're taking a 10 day trip to Yellowstone and the Tetons in a couple months and don't anticipate any issues.

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