Towing with a midsize Chevy
Looking to find some help im posting this about a trip im planning for next year. Here’s what I currently have: 2017 Chevrolet Colorado 3.6 V6 8 speed GVWR 6000 LBS PAYLOAD 1498 LBS GCVWR 12,000 LBS TOWING CAPACITY 7000 LBS 2013 Coleman 15BHS GVWR 3800 LBS MAX PAYLOAD 917 LBS TONGUE WEIGHT 346 LBS Trip: 9000 Miles with Weight Distribution hitch, Anti Sway and Brake Control. On paper I’m totally within limits, but my idea is to start from Mazatlán, México up to Texas, then to the starting point of Route 66, make the route to finish in Santa Monica, then going upstate to Oregon and then all the way down to Cabo, Mexico. Our purpose is to take around two months for this and visit around 10 national parks, we’re traveling just my wife and I. Im assuming our TT is fully loaded (3800lbs) and couple things in truck bed. I used to drive a F150 Ecoboost then bought the Chevy and I feel it like a very small truck. Id like to hear advises from other travelers, your MPG when towing similar weights and maybe stories from campers that pull with midsize pickup trucks to have peace of mind or consider if I definitely should replace my pickup for a full size. Right now I really love my Colorado, feels comfortable, I don’t struggle with size, I’m ok with fuel economy. Truck has around 45k miles with no issues, just I’ve never towed with it before and I’d really appreciate all of your recommendations. Thank you for your time
Double Tow over Eisenhower Tunnel and Vail pass
Planning a trip that would require a climb and decent over Eisenhower pass and Vail Pass. I am towing with a 2020 Chevy Duramax 2500. I have lots of experience double towing currently towing a 32' 5th wheel (10,000lbs) and an 18' boat (2,000lbs). (I am legal under all Colorado regulations for towing double) Would love to take the boat with as we are headed to Turquoise lake. Was wondering if anyone else has done similar. Would love to hear your experience and or advice.