My new Sierra 6.2 with max tow

[bills]

I ordered my Sierra on New Year's Eve 2013 and my dealer called me today to let me know that my truck was in.

Wouldn't you know it......I'm out of town until Monday! Just my luck! Now I have a couple of looooooooong days to get through until I get back in town and pick it up Monday. Can't wait!!!!!!

 

[06_GMC]

Sweet!! Pics are a must!

[bdbake01]

Want I should take it out this weekend and break it in for ya?

[Sooperdave]

Score!

[virtualdru]

Awesome! Sux you're out of town.

 

 

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[bills]

Want I should take it out this weekend and break it in for ya?

LOL, good one

[bills]

Anyone have any idea how many miles I need to put on it before I start towing my race car? Can't find anything on line and of course the owners manual is in the truck a few hundred miles away from where I am.

[bdbake01]

Look, I just can't stand the idea of her sitting all cold and alone at the dealership this weekend. I'll take her out, rub her down (allllll over), make sure the oil is well distributed, ensure the rubber is properly massaged....you know...the usual, and she'll be happy and eagerly waiting for you when you get back.

 

When you think of it, it's a great deal for you. You don't have to deal with those uncomfortable first few moments when you aren't quite sure what is, and what is not acceptable. I'll have worked through all of that in advance. Nothing left but the fun! ;)

[cmpcpro]

The manual says 500 miles before towing, but I would wait a little longer than that.. I have almost 4k on mine, and I will be towing soon. I believe it also says the first 500 miles of towing to be easy as to break the running gear in for that weight level. I have never even set fingers on my owners manual in the truck. I just download the one from Chevy, which you can do now from your hotel room.

[RyanbabZ71]

There is a topic (stickied) that has the link to the PDF version of the owners manual

 

 

Ryan

[bills]

Look, I just can't stand the idea of her sitting all cold and alone at the dealership this weekend. I'll take her out, rub her down (allllll over), make sure the oil is well distributed, ensure the rubber is properly massaged....you know...the usual, and she'll be happy and eagerly waiting for you when you get back.

 

When you think of it, it's a great deal for you. You don't have to deal with those uncomfortable first few moments when you aren't quite sure what is, and what is not acceptable. I'll have worked through all of that in advance. Nothing left but the fun! ;)

Man, that's a great offer, but I'd hate to pull you out of the freezing cold weather up there in KY and have you come down to Houston where the temp are in the 70's. Do you really think your system could handle the shock?

There is a topic (stickied) that has the link to the PDF version of the owners manual Ryan

Still looking for the sticky. Can you point me in the right direction please.

[bdbake01]

Man, that's a great offer, but I'd hate to pull you out of the freezing cold weather up there in KY and have you come down to Houston where the temp are in the 70's. Do you really think your system could handle the shock?

 

Still looking for the sticky. Can you point me in the right direction please.

 

I was just in Houston a couple of weeks ago! I don't remember it being that balmy! Ok ok...just be all selfish like that ;)

[Silveradopower]

Lets see some pics when they get in!

I ordered my Sierra on New Year's Eve 2013 and my dealer called me today to let me know that my truck was in.

Wouldn't you know it......I'm out of town until Monday! Just my luck! Now I have a couple of looooooooong days to get through until I get back in town and pick it up Monday. Can't wait!!!!!!

 

That is the worst! Lets see some pics when you pick it up Monday!

[redwngr]

Anyone have any idea how many miles I need to put on it before I start towing my race car? Can't find anything on line and of course the owners manual is in the truck a few hundred miles away from where I am.

From the manual:

Driving Characteristics

and Towing Tips

Driving with a Trailer

When towing a trailer:

. Become familiar with the state

and local laws that apply to

trailer towing.

. Do not tow a trailer during the

first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent

damage to the engine, axle,

or other parts.

. Then during the first 800 km

(500 mi) of trailer towing, do not

drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and

do not make starts at full throttle.

. Vehicles can tow in D (Drive).

Shift the transmission to a lower

gear if the transmission shifts

too often under heavy loads and/

or hilly conditions.

. Turn off Park Assist when

towing.

{Warning

When towing a trailer, exhaust

gases may collect at the rear of

the vehicle and enter if the

liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most

window is open.

When towing a trailer:

. Do not drive with the liftgate,

trunk/hatch, or rear-most

window open.

. Fully open the air outlets on

or under the instrument

panel.

. Also adjust the climate

control system to a setting

that brings in only outside air.

See “Climate Control System”

in the Index.

For more information about

Carbon Monoxide, see Engine

Exhaust on page 9-33.

Towing a trailer requires a certain

amount of experience. The

combination you are driving is

longer and not as responsive as the

vehicle itself. Get acquainted with

the handling and braking of the rig

before setting out for the open road.

Before starting, check all trailer hitch

parts and attachments, safety

chains, electrical connectors, lamps,

tires, and mirrors. If the trailer has

electric brakes, start the

combination moving and then apply

the trailer brake controller by hand

to be sure the brakes work.

During the trip, check occasionally

to be sure that the load is secure

and the lamps and any trailer

brakes still work.

Following Distance

Stay at least twice as far behind the

vehicle ahead as you would when

driving the vehicle without a trailer.

This can help to avoid heavy

braking and sudden turns.

[bills]

From the manual:

Driving Characteristics

and Towing Tips

Driving with a Trailer

When towing a trailer:

. Become familiar with the state

and local laws that apply to

trailer towing.

. Do not tow a trailer during the

first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent

damage to the engine, axle,

or other parts.

. Then during the first 800 km

(500 mi) of trailer towing, do not

drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and

do not make starts at full throttle.

. Vehicles can tow in D (Drive).

Shift the transmission to a lower

gear if the transmission shifts

too often under heavy loads and/

or hilly conditions.

. Turn off Park Assist when

towing.

{Warning

When towing a trailer, exhaust

gases may collect at the rear of

the vehicle and enter if the

liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most

window is open.

When towing a trailer:

. Do not drive with the liftgate,

trunk/hatch, or rear-most

window open.

. Fully open the air outlets on

or under the instrument

panel.

. Also adjust the climate

control system to a setting

that brings in only outside air.

See “Climate Control System”

in the Index.

For more information about

Carbon Monoxide, see Engine

Exhaust on page 9-33.

Towing a trailer requires a certain

amount of experience. The

combination you are driving is

longer and not as responsive as the

vehicle itself. Get acquainted with

the handling and braking of the rig

before setting out for the open road.

Before starting, check all trailer hitch

parts and attachments, safety

chains, electrical connectors, lamps,

tires, and mirrors. If the trailer has

electric brakes, start the

combination moving and then apply

the trailer brake controller by hand

to be sure the brakes work.

During the trip, check occasionally

to be sure that the load is secure

and the lamps and any trailer

brakes still work.

Following Distance

Stay at least twice as far behind the

vehicle ahead as you would when

driving the vehicle without a trailer.

This can help to avoid heavy

braking and sudden turns.

Thank you for the info