Appleboy84

Sorry for the lack of replies, I wasn’t getting email notifications and forgot about this thread. Thanks for the replies by the way. My current truck is a 2013 Silverado EC 2WD 5.3 with a factory trailering package. I actually am not really in the market for anoher truck. I’m more just interested on the towing performance of the 4.3. Though, I sometimes like to look around at what’s on the lots. If I were to actually find something, I would likely get a 5.3, but I would like to look at 4.3s for the fuel economy and the 4.3 trucks appear to have more towing capacity than I’ll ever need so I shouldn’t be towing near or at the capacity. I would still want the 3.42 axle ratio regardless the engine. The only thing I tow is a 21’ travel trailer (3430 Ibs dry weight and 3950 GVWR) a few times a year. My current truck has the factory hitch that was installed with the trailering package and I use a weight carrying Curt ball mount and ball combination that has a 2” ball (I’m still kinda new to trailering so I don’t know if I am using the right terminology).

Out of curiousity, I started wondering how the 4.3 in the 2014-2018 Silverado/Sierra reacts to towing. When I did a quick online search, I couldn’t really find too much. I was wondering if anyone reading this could share their experiences. (If so, please list cabs configuration, if the truck has 4WD, axle ratios of your truck, trailer specs, steepness, and temperatures)