Towing Advice
 

I have a 22-24ft goose neck that I trailer a couple of my horses in. My 2004 1500 Z71 has about bit the dust which leaves me looking for a new truck. I know the 2009-2014 silverado 1500's have more hp than my current truck. However, are the newer half tons doing okay towing, or should I step up to a 2500. Other than my horse trailer, I tow a utility trailer (16ft and 18ft) occasionally doing fence jobs to make spare cash. Also, what ever I get it has to be 4x4....my fence jobs usually entail driving in less than pleasant conditions. I probably pull the horse trailer 2-4 a month. Leaves me wondering if a 2500 is overkill.

Thats a big and heavy trailer for a half ton in my opinion.

I wouldnt really want to tow more than 6000-7000lbs with a half ton at the max. Going up the a stronger rear suspenion/rear end and the likely the 4L80e or 6L90e more heavy duty trans is what I'd do.

Personally, I wouldnt want a 1500 for what you are talking about doing.

2500 for sure.Stronger Axles and drive line, better trans and engine.

i've just got the suburban 2500 for towing, but it tows as good as anything but a diesel dually in my opinion

Diesel

2500hd for sure