Shopping for a different tow vehicle.
I currently am using my 15' chevy Silverado 1500 to tow my 07 Jayco 25z bumper pull camper weighing in at 6,000 pounds my truck is rated to pull 10,000. But it pulls my camper like garbage. I have fou...
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BillyW wrote:goducks10 wrote:I would lean toward this answer.
Invest in a Hensley Arrow or Pro Pride hitch. It'll tow like a dream. You should have plenty of power for 6000lbs. Lots cheaper than buying a 24 year old truck.
X3, much better answer, I personally wouldn't be happy towing miles from the nearest garage with a 24 yr old truck and my family inside. 15 years ago I towed a trailer with a truck similar to yours, 5.3l with 3.73 axle but it was a 2000 model with just a 4 spd auto. Your truck is certainly more capable and comfortable. My trailer weighed 6500 lbs and I towed it everywhere with great stability. The big difference is that the trailer was a fifth wheel, not a TT. My point is your problem is not the truck but the hitch so spend the money on a Hensley Arrow or a ProPride P3, maybe you can find a used Arrow. There are several available out of state, $400-$1500.
Also, as suggested, switch to LT's. My son just made that switch on his 1500 Burb to prepare for towing.
