Feedback on 2015 Silverado 1500 V8 5.3 Eco with 3.42 rear

[Plasma800]

Originally Posted by wbrisett

I watched this and it's impressive. The only downside is this isn't exactly how the original poster's TV is setup. This is what GM calls their max tow package with the 3.73 gear ratio and 11,000 max towing. With the 3.42 gear ratio that weight drops to 9400 lbs. Still the video will give folks some idea of the capacity and performance. I've yet to take my 23d on any steep inclines (coming soon as I make my way from Texas to North Dakota in a month or so). But right now it has no problems towing the 6,000 lbs in a configuration the original poster also shares.

-Wayne

Edit: One other thing to note is I added the trailer mirrors (they didn't come on my 2015 GMC without getting the max tow package). Those mirrors will set you back a pretty penny ($6000 pennies ... or $600 dollars ... plus installation because they have to do a software upgrade for the lights). However, I wouldn't tow the AS without them.

Yes, that is true, and if you head to their website, and look around, they have videos from lots of trucks and setups, although you have to find the link for the 2015 models kinda hidden on there.

Me .... I've watched a bunch of them as I've been considering trading my gasser 2500hd for a 1500, f150, etc --- but man I hate to give up the payload... but I also use my truck for stuff like.... to bring home 3 yards of dirt...

[rocco52]

I have a 2016 Silverado 1500 with the 5.3 and 8spd. I towed my 25FB for the first time over the weekend. Where I live things start out at 4200 feet and go up from there. The truck did fine. It pulled the grades well and the trailer didn't toss it around even though it was the windiest trip that I have ever taken. I use my truck to get to and from work as well as the weekend outings with the trailer or a 26' boat. I could have gone with the 3/4 ton diesel but for the 90% of the time that I use it without towing I really enjoy the ride and handling of the 1500 plus it is designed to run on regular gas not Premium like the 6.2 or diesel. Fuel won't be cheap forever!

[wbrisett]

Originally Posted by Bruce B

That would be 60,000 pennies!
I never understood the need for trailer mirrors until I bought a set of the McKesh mirrors for our trailer mirror less F-150... Holy cow! What a difference!

oops! You're right. It should have been 60,000... All I know is it hurt paying for them. But like you, now that I have them, I wouldn't tow without them.

[J. Morgan]

I just hooked up my little 5.3 to my 31'er and towed it the 20 miles from the garage to my house to load it up for a planned three month trip and I pulled the speed limit all the way home.

It will do.


Superat stultitia.