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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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dedbird
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Apr 09, 2015
I have a 2014 Silverado with the 5.3L a 3.73 rear end and the heavy duty tow package.

Just returned from 3 months in Florida with my 10,500lb 5ver. No issues, cruised at 60mph with average mileage of between 6 and 10. Used tow mode all the times which kept the tranny quiet.

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