New tow vehicle?
December 25th, 2015, 9:23 PM
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New tow vehicle?
Hello,totally new to this forum and looking for advice. Currently own a 2004 2500 silverado crew cab 6.0L and towing a 8500lb. Travel trailer(fully loaded) and looking to purchase a new/used vehicle. Went to my local dealer expecting to look at 2500's because of the weight of my camper but salesman is telling me that a 1500 (late model 2013-2016) will tow my camper without issue. I tow maybe 5-7 times a year and usually less than 150 miles one way. Any advice...1500 or 2500?? Thank you.
December 26th, 2015, 10:06 AM
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stupid salesmen.
it may legally be capable of towing that much but you will be very disappointed dropping down from your current truck to a 1500. I towed a 6000lb trailer across the country once with a 2500 hd like yours and then a 1500 dodge hemi. I would choose the 2500 suspension package any day and I was towing a lot less than you. That 1500 dodge can tow better than any new gm 1500 but its no match for a 2500.
only way to really know is to do a test tow with a 1500...with they give you a loaner for a day? Better yet, ask to borrow the salesman's truck!
it may legally be capable of towing that much but you will be very disappointed dropping down from your current truck to a 1500. I towed a 6000lb trailer across the country once with a 2500 hd like yours and then a 1500 dodge hemi. I would choose the 2500 suspension package any day and I was towing a lot less than you. That 1500 dodge can tow better than any new gm 1500 but its no match for a 2500.
only way to really know is to do a test tow with a 1500...with they give you a loaner for a day? Better yet, ask to borrow the salesman's truck!
Last edited by tech2; December 26th, 2015 at 10:12 AM.
