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195 messages,  Last post on Nov 29, 2009 at 6:12 AM

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What is this discussion about? Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, GMC Sierra 2500, GMC Sierra 3500, Towing, Truck

#103 of 195 Re: 2500Hd [kleinauto] by asylum575 Feb 17, 2008 (2:40 am)
Replying to: kleinauto (Feb 16, 2008 7:40 am) GM site has the 5th wheel capacity on the 6.0 with 3.73 gears as 12200-12700 depending on cab and wheelbase. Which model Kubota are you towing, L-series or larger? With a machine that heavy, I'd imagine you need a tri axle trailer? I don't think the diesel on the 2500hd could pull it either. The 3500 series with the dual rear wheels and 5th wheel max out around 15K. You might be able to pull it off. Just remember, under certain condition you might be able to do it with your current rig, but not legally. If anything went wrong, you would be a world of trouble with a tow vehicle not able to handle the load. I'm talking legally and physically. You have to be able to stop the darn thing. So often I hear of guys pulling too much weight. Remember from high school physics class, an object in motion tends to stay in motion. Be safe. Better to contract out the tow than put yourself in harms way. Replies to this message: kcram (Feb 17, 2008 2:44 pm)
#104 of 195 Re: 2500Hd [asylum575] by kcram HOST Feb 17, 2008 (2:44 pm)
Replying to: asylum575 (Feb 17, 2008 2:40 am) I agree completely with asylum. My Ram 3500 DRW with Cummins and 3.73s maxes at 13,000 pounds. The Kubota and trailer should be behind a class 6 that won't notice them.   kcram - Pickups Host
#105 of 195 Re: Problem with brake lights on Travel Traler [luggage] by newfound Mar 07, 2008 (12:26 pm)
Replying to: luggage (Nov 15, 2007 11:02 pm) I was wondering if you got a resolution to this problem. I am having a similar one with my 2003 2500 Sierra. A trailer dealer told me that this is a common problem especially with the 03's and it goes back to the clock spring in the steering column. So I am interested in finding out if yours was resolved with the hazard flasher as others had suggested.
#106 of 195 Horn Problems by yerardic Mar 19, 2008 (7:41 am)
I am hoping someone could help me out. I have a 2003 Chevy Silverado, and I am having a problem with my horn. When I turn my steering wheel it wheel let out an intermittent honk or a prolonged honk. It just does it intermittently. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what could be the problem? Replies to this message: obyone (Mar 19, 2008 11:27 am)
#107 of 195 Re: Horn Problems [yerardic] by obyone Mar 19, 2008 (11:27 am)
Replying to: yerardic (Mar 19, 2008 7:41 am) Sounds like some frayed wiring in your steering wheel causing the wires to make contact when you turn thus enabling the horn. Looks like you're going to have to take apart that steering wheel.
#108 of 195 Can I Tow A 13000 lb 5th Wheel? by familycamper1 Mar 28, 2008 (12:49 pm)
I have a 2008 Chevy Silverado 6.0 vortex, 3.73, with trailer/towing package, 5th wheel hitch. Can I tow a 13000 lb 5th wheel? If not, which truck would you recommend? Thanks for all the help. Replies to this message: davethecarnut (Apr 12, 2008 1:15 pm)
#109 of 195 need to know whats better by budster95 Mar 30, 2008 (8:25 pm)
what is better...... i have a 1988 1500 sierra long box, and want to put a camper on it, the camper is older and weighs about 800 lbs, our vehicle weighs about 6000 lbs. we do not know what the gvwr for our truck is, as it was removed from the door, if someone else has a truck like ours, could you let us know what it is...we want to know if we should put 1 or 2 leaves as we already have 4 on each side, or should we go with the air bags? Replies to this message: davethecarnut (Apr 14, 2008 1:40 pm)
#110 of 195 Re: Can I Tow A 13000 lb 5th Wheel? [familycamper1] by davethecarnut Apr 12, 2008 (1:15 pm)
Replying to: familycamper1 (Mar 28, 2008 12:49 pm) I have an 03 2500 with 496 (8.1) and Allison and 3.73's that is rated to pull 13,000 lb. 5th wheel. I don't think your drivetrain combo is rated for that. And since the mfgs. gave up on gas big blocks (except Ford's V10) you're looking at diesel nowadays to get that rating and more.
#111 of 195 Re: need to know whats better [budster95] by davethecarnut Apr 14, 2008 (1:40 pm)
Replying to: budster95 (Mar 30, 2008 8:25 pm) I had a 89 Chevy "light" 2500 with the 7200 GVW. It had a six lugs. I don't know the GVW of the 1500. Are you sure about the 6000lb weight of your truck? Even with the extended cab your truck should have an empty weight of no more than 5000lbs. Were you factoring in passengers and gear with that 6000? I'm no expert, but I would go with the helper springs/extra leaves if you were going to leave the camper on the truck the majority of the time. If you were to take the camper off often, I would go with the air bags, that way you wouldn't have such a rough ride without the camper.
#112 of 195 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 5th Wheel Towing by rockyphillips Apr 21, 2008 (8:27 am)
I have a 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab with the Vortec MAX Performance packgage. My owner's manual indicates that the 1500 Crew Cab is not designed for or intended to be used for 5th wheel towing. Does anyone know the design restrictions of the truck that prevents it from being able to tow a 5th wheel trailer?   My owner's manual containes a list of GM truck towing capacities and the 1500 crew cab is only model that has this 5th wheel restriction. Replies to this message: quarque (Apr 28, 2008 3:49 pm) rockyphillips (Apr 28, 2008 5:57 pm) quarque (Apr 29, 2008 8:24 am) davethecarnut (May 06, 2008 11:12 pm) buckmeister2 (Jun 11, 2008 4:02 pm)

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