Hello,
I am new to this forum and the proud new owner of an 07 (NBS) Silverado with the 6.0 engine and Z71 package. My question though involves towing...I presently tow a 29' salem travel trailer with a GVWR of 7600lbs and have noticed that the truck seems to struggle with this weight. The book shows the truck capable of towing 8500lbs (3.73 gears) but I have noticed it seldom, if ever will shift into OD while travelling (70+ mph) unless I am going down a grade or very flat ground. I had really expected it to tow better than this....I traded in a 95 F250 with a very high mileage Powerstroke and am trying to be realistic about towing but have wondered if anyone else has noticed less than desireable towing?
Paul
I am new to this forum and the proud new owner of an 07 (NBS) Silverado with the 6.0 engine and Z71 package. My question though involves towing...I presently tow a 29' salem travel trailer with a GVWR of 7600lbs and have noticed that the truck seems to struggle with this weight. The book shows the truck capable of towing 8500lbs (3.73 gears) but I have noticed it seldom, if ever will shift into OD while travelling (70+ mph) unless I am going down a grade or very flat ground. I had really expected it to tow better than this....I traded in a 95 F250 with a very high mileage Powerstroke and am trying to be realistic about towing but have wondered if anyone else has noticed less than desireable towing?
Paul