Towing capability, real world.
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Towing capability, real world.
I would like to know the weight of trailers any of you have towed sucessfully with a similat truck to mine.
Mine is a 2002 Silverado 1500 ext cab. with the 4.8.
We are looking into getting a travel trailer to do some camping. I have no problem with adding a tranny cooler and the brake module, I would consider both of these a must.
What I want to know is how well does it tow and did you mod yours in any way, moderately, like programming.
I know the best thing would be to get the 2500HD but that is out of the question.
Thanks guys!!
Mine is a 2002 Silverado 1500 ext cab. with the 4.8.
We are looking into getting a travel trailer to do some camping. I have no problem with adding a tranny cooler and the brake module, I would consider both of these a must.
What I want to know is how well does it tow and did you mod yours in any way, moderately, like programming.
I know the best thing would be to get the 2500HD but that is out of the question.
Thanks guys!!
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I use to tow a 30' 6200# Fleetwood Prowler travel trailer. It didn't like steep hills to much, but it got the job done. I did have a 373 w/ an Auburn posi put in. I also towed with the 3"/4" drop useing airshocks and a wieght distribution hitch.
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Scott, I have a 02 Silverado Ext. 4X4 3.73 rear,4.8,only mod is UPD. I tow a Coleman popup with the slide out, my weight loaded up is about 4,000 lbs. It tow's just great, no problems with those big hills. Just drop it down a gear, keep the rpm up. In the "real word" rate your towing at 80% of the factory rating. Like if your truck is rated to tow 7,000 lbs don't plan to pull more 5,600 lb.This is the advice I hear in RV newsgroups. Do install a transcooler if your truck does not haveone.
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Thanks guys!!
Me and the crew are heading out to look at one now. It sounds like what we are looking for. It is a '01 Kodiak 21' that only weighs 3000# <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> . It is supposed to be the lightweight models. I will let you guys know how it goes.
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Me and the crew are heading out to look at one now. It sounds like what we are looking for. It is a '01 Kodiak 21' that only weighs 3000# <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> . It is supposed to be the lightweight models. I will let you guys know how it goes.
Thanks again for the quick replies. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
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I pull a 18ft steel flatbed trailer with a 3100lb racecar on it and about 1200lb worth of rims, tires, tools, and what not. I have the 3.42 rear end and it pulls fine. You have to stick your foot in it quite a bit more but it pulls better than my old 4.6 ford did. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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I'd say get the distribution hitch, and if you are worried about weight, there are several manufactures that make light weight travel trailers...
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ArizonaSpeed please email me some pics of your install....to: skenterprises@chartermi.net
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