14 gmc towing

[14 gmcl83]

20 minutes ago, Jacoby said:

That might have been the worst comparison video ever.  Its obvious a bigger motor is going to pull better but that's not whats in question here

 

OP if you're max weight is around 7000lbs then you'll be fine.  If its 7000lbs dry before anything else then I don't know, its up to you.  You're truck will pull it if that's all you're worried about.  I agree with others that at 34' it is pretty dang long.  With that said though I wont knock it.

 

I tow a 32' toy hauler that comes in close to 9000lbs fully loaded and my truck pulls it fine.  Im running a 7" lift on 35's and I have no issues.  Its kind of a dog though with the 3.42 gears, lift and tires but I'll be fixing that on the 27th of this month when I get my 4.56's installed. 

 

Talking towing capacities is as bad as talking oil, politics or religion.  You got guys like me that tow heavy on the regular and believe a trucks towing capacity is just that, its capacity.  Then you got others that believe you can only tow %65-75 of the trucks "capacity" to have a good towing experience.

 

I think it all depends how comfortable you are pulling it.  People talk about the wind and how if you're in a bigger truck then wind wont be an issue somehow.  I don't understand that one.  Get behind a semi on a windy day and tell me how straight those guys are running.  On a windy day a 3000lb sports car will get pushed around.  There is no escaping mother nature.  Get a good sway control for your hitch and slow down a little bit and you can drive in 30mph cross winds all day

Thanks sir it does have sway control and everything that comes with it.

[TXGREEK]

That might have been the worst comparison video ever.  Its obvious a bigger motor is going to pull better but that's not whats in question here

 

OP if you're max weight is around 7000lbs then you'll be fine.  If its 7000lbs dry before anything else then I don't know, its up to you.  You're truck will pull it if that's all you're worried about.  I agree with others that at 34' it is pretty dang long.  With that said though I wont knock it.

 

I tow a 32' toy hauler that comes in close to 9000lbs fully loaded and my truck pulls it fine.  Im running a 7" lift on 35's and I have no issues.  Its kind of a dog though with the 3.42 gears, lift and tires but I'll be fixing that on the 27th of this month when I get my 4.56's installed. 

 

Talking towing capacities is as bad as talking oil, politics or religion.  You got guys like me that tow heavy on the regular and believe a trucks towing capacity is just that, its capacity.  Then you got others that believe you can only tow %65-75 of the trucks "capacity" to have a good towing experience.

 

I think it all depends how comfortable you are pulling it.  People talk about the wind and how if you're in a bigger truck then wind wont be an issue somehow.  I don't understand that one.  Get behind a semi on a windy day and tell me how straight those guys are running.  On a windy day a 3000lb sports car will get pushed around.  There is no escaping mother nature.  Get a good sway control for your hitch and slow down a little bit and you can drive in 30mph cross winds all day

 

Actually, its a great video and the video was in response to pulling power not whether or not a 1500 can tow, we all know it can and whether you’re lifted or not it’s much safer using a 2500 and especially one with a DMAX with that weight. Do you own either 6.2, or Duramax? Most likely not and if you do then your response would’ve had more merit, Ive had them all and yes you can tow with a 1500 “BUT” maxing out what you’re towing abilities are with adding weight of gear, occupies etc will much easier and safely be done with a 2500.

 

I’m not going to argue with anyone in here justifying towing abilities of their 5.3 1500, you want to tow 7K then go right ahead, I did with thousands invested into the POS 5.3 1500 and gave me nothing of what I wanted, my experience.

 

 

 

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Comments and suggestions abound!

 

My 1500 is similarly equipped, 5.3L, 3:42 diff.    I know my current hitched scale GCVW is 13K and the GCVW max is 15K.  From the 13K total 6700# is Vehicle and 6400# is loaded TT.  I only put a minimum amount of H2/O before the trip to eliminate unwanted weight.  I adjusted the tongue to 11.5% of GW of TT or 735#.   Once I had the weights balanced it will be easier to TOW.

 

All Safety considerations, Trailer and Vehicle loading and load balance, tire pressure on ALL WHEELS is taken into consideration before we depart.  I use a Anderson WDH and my experience the last two years has been mostly positive.

 

I can NOT operate TWO trucks at this time.

 

I use my 2016 1500 as my primary work, pleasure vehicle and this 1500 platform is comfortable, VERY cost effective and dependable.   The remaining 10% of its miles I use for recreation and Towing our 6400#  31' TT.   

 

IS the 1500 ideal for towing 6400# - 7000# as far as power and superb handling 100% of the trips?  NO.

But, I'm NOT using this vehicle to TOW enough to justify stepping up into a 2500, either diesel or gas.

I drive sensibly and adjust my speed to weather and road conditions.

 

My tip to you, use all your common sense and Travel accordingly.

 

Safe travels...  

 

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[426power]

21 hours ago, 14 gmcl83 said:

It only

weights 7,000 lbs we towed it 100 miles with no

issues my bad 

You will be fine towing that. Yes a 2500 would make it easier, but to answer your question yes your truck will pull it. I pull a 30' toy hauler with two quads at about 8000 lbs and mine pulls it fine. Yes it does move around a little when semi trucks blast by, but not enough to worry me.