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12-07-2017, 01:48 PM
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Silverado 1500 with 3.08 gears?
Wondering what people do or have towed with their Silverado 1500 with the 5.3L and 3.08 gears. Mine is rated for 6200 lbs towing (4x4 crew). Curious how it does. Thanks!
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12-07-2017, 02:00 PM
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I pull my MiniLite with mine and it does great. When I'm in the mountains it will tac up to 3000rpm at 60mph but it feels like the truck is just in the groove. If you are in the high mountain regions of the US, maybe not geared low enough.
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12-07-2017, 02:15 PM
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I live in Central Florida and don't plan on going to the mountains with it. Bobaloo do you know how much weight your loaded trailer is?
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12-07-2017, 02:39 PM
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It is right at 5500lbs.
Bob
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12-07-2017, 02:47 PM
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You need to look at all the numbers mainly the cargo capacity ( sticker on drivers door jamb). Towing capacity is a marketing feature and not a good judge of what you can tow. You will get a wide variety of answers as some folks are ultra conservative while others tow considerably over limits. Just about any vehicle will pull the trailer down the road. Doing it in a way that is safe and not a white knuckle ride is what you want. Do your homework, Don't trust the RV salesman and make your own decision. What others are willing to be comfortable with may not wok for you. Also if this is your first camper, be aware that odds are that you will be looking to upgrade to a larger one sooner than later so plan ahead.
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12-07-2017, 02:56 PM
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FlyBob is right, my cargo capacity is 1740lbs and I highly recommend an equalizer hitch and sway control.
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12-07-2017, 03:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brendon44
Wondering what people do or have towed with their Silverado 1500 with the 5.3L and 3.08 gears. Mine is rated for 6200 lbs towing (4x4 crew). Curious how it does. Thanks!
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3.08 Gears are Not for towing,but you are stuck with them unless you want to spend Big $$$ for 2 sets of gears and Lots of labor! Youroo!!
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12-07-2017, 03:36 PM
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Yep, would have never gotten the truck if I knew they were 3.08s. was told it was 3.42s.
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12-07-2017, 03:39 PM
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3.08 could be OK if you have a 6-speed transmission. Some say that 3.08 and 6 speed is better than a 3.73 and 4 speed.
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12-07-2017, 03:41 PM
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Yes. It is a 6 speed. 2015. 1/2 ton V8 that only tows 6200 lbs. Rather embarrassing.
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12-07-2017, 04:21 PM
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You need to make sure that anyone telling you they tow great (or not so great) has the EXACT same Silverado you do. My 2009 Silverado owners manual listed 99 (yeah, ninety-nine!) different permutations of the 1500 with tow ratings ranging from 4,000 to 12,000 lbs.
So unless you know that the responder's Silverado is exactly the same as yours, any response they give you is still suspect.
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12-07-2017, 04:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brendon44
Yes. It is a 6 speed. 2015. 1/2 ton V8 that only tows 6200 lbs. Rather embarrassing.
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No need to think it's embarrassing. If it pulls what you need, where you need, then it's all good!
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12-07-2017, 07:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ronheater70
No need to think it's embarrassing. If it pulls what you need, where you need, then it's all good!
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12-08-2017, 01:45 PM
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Just make sure you have a good transmission cooler. Then you should be good to go.
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12-08-2017, 03:24 PM
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It'd be a tight fit for 5 but here are some options:
Salem FSX 207BH
Wildwood FSX 207BH
Wildwood FSX 190SS
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12-08-2017, 04:23 PM
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I have a '08 Silverado 1500 5.3L 4x4 with the 373 rear end. I pull a 2104S Rockwood Mini like there is nothing there. WDH & SC helps.
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12-08-2017, 04:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wdpowers
I have a '08 Silverado 1500 5.3L 4x4 with the 373 rear end. I pull a 2104S Rockwood Mini like there is nothing there. WDH & SC helps.
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That 3.73 rear end likely plays a large role in your ability to tow. What's your overall towing capacity?
The OP's capacity is 6200lbs total. The motor and tranny are up to the task; however, the 3.08 was built for MPG, not torque.
Knowing that the OP is in a relatively flat area (FL), I would even consider a trailer that is empty up to about 4500 lbs and diligently packing it light as to not exceed 5500 or so.
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12-08-2017, 05:08 PM
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I believe its rated at 8600. Your right , the 373 does the trick but gas mileage sucks.
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12-08-2017, 05:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wdpowers
I believe its rated at 8600. Your right , the 373 does the trick but gas mileage sucks.
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It's a trade off. Similar to when people lift trucks and install larger diameter tires. The larger diameter tires make the tranny and engine work as if it had much higher gearing; creating a loss in power.
My truck originally had equivalent to 32" tires and I replaced them with 33" tires. The 3.55 gearing in my truck is now equivalent to 3.43 so it's not a drastic change. Especially, since some F150's come with 3.31's from the factory
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12-08-2017, 05:45 PM
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Brenden: After you read Post #16, go back and read Post #11.
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