towing thru Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming

[jrdgc]

I,m towing a 29 ft travel trailer with my 2013 silverado 1500----going west from Rapid City to Yellowstone.I.ve read hwy 16 thru the Big Horn mts is easier then hwy 14----but I,m still wondering if its too much for my truck---been towing for 4 yrs but not much mountain time---thanks for any help

[SDcampowneroper]

You will be fine on either route. Watch your engine and tranny temps, uphill, Use your engine braking downhill.

[ReneeG]

We took 14 from Greybull up over Burgess Junction and down towards the Devil's Tower side. We had an F250 V10 towing a 27' Kit Companion, a heavy TT. We took it slow, but on this route and in that direction it was less steep.

[jrdgc]

UPDATE ON MY POST----my silverado has a 5.3 v-8 with 6 speed tranny---checked to see rear end ratio

[270wsmhunter]

We did it with a 2008 GMC Sierra and a 2011 Jayco 26BH a few years back. Our Sierra was equipped with a 5.3, 3.73 rear end, and 4 speed automatic You don't state how yours is equipped.

I error on the side of caution so I took it slower both up and down. I saw transmission temps of 220-240F as those slower speeds don't allow much air over transmission cooler but dealer said no issues until 270F.

Shortly after that trip we did upgrade to a 2011 Silverado 2500HD 6.0 3.73 and was night and day over the 1500 pulling the 26BH.

Be cautious and diligent in your driving and maneuvers and you should be fine.