Just bought a '17 Chevy Silverado 1500

JIMNLIN wrote:

CherylH wrote:

Lwiddis wrote:
You are SO close to being overloaded. And I will be the first to say...shoulda bought a 3/4 for that TT, water and stuff.

Um nope. I didn't want a 3/4 and I havent bought a TT yet, so I shouldnt of done anything.
I am trying to find out what my vehicle CAN tow. Thanks
I am getting conflicting information on what this truck CAN tow. I've literally read that it can tow 7k to 15k <<< that was from a towing guide.

LOL....As you suspect you don't need a 3/4 ton truck for that small trailer. Nor do you need to dump the P tires and buy LT tires....at this time. That is what we do down the road if the P tires turn out to cause handling issues.

We always have those that feel a 1/2 ton can't pull or carry its rated capacities and some folks have no idea what your trucks capacities are.

My wifes '16 1500 chevy crew cab 4wd 5.3 ET3 355 hp/383 torque 3.42 gears 6L80E tranny along with GMs 1500 7200 gvwr chassis will have no problems pulling or handling that size trailer.

We just back in last nite from a 320 mile run one way pulling a 10k loaded car hauler (9460 lbs on the axles and 1020 lbs on the trucks rear axle).
I always use manual mode on the 6L80e tranny that way I choose what gear to run depending on load and terrain. My other truck is a 6 speed manual Dodge/Cummins so I understand which gear for best mpg and pulling performance/cooler running auto tranny/etc.
If you don't then I would suggest manual mode and 5th gear in T/H mode when towing.

The 1500 ET3...5.3... 3.42 gears 6l80e tranny is a sweet combo for the size TT your looking at.

Oh thats awesome! Thanks.
I am still torn between the one I listed and
Jayco 17 bh or coachman Clipper 17 bh or cherokee grey wolf 17 bh lol
(that one has a full at the bottom of the bunk)

THANK you EVERYONE for your advice. I've read each and everyone's comments. VERY helpful!