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Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Trailer and Towing Questions

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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


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Re: Trailer brake Light Not Working Not Trailer Problem [skidogmxz800] by chevy412sp
Jun 25, 2008 (8:03 am)
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Replying to: skidogmxz800 (May 26, 2008 5:55 pm)

I had the same problem when I hooked up any trailer to my truck, the left set of lights on the trailer would not work. I took it into the dealer and they found that one of the wires for the trailer harness was pinched between the bed and the frame of the truck during assembly at the factory. It must be a common thing because while I was waiting in the waiting room at the dealership, another person had the same problem but with the right side set of light on the trailer. They found the same problem with his truck also.
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2006 Silverado 2500HD Wiring Pigtail by wcviper
Jul 02, 2008 (9:52 pm)
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I have a 2006 2500HD Diesel. I see that my hitch dealer installed my trailer brake using a pigtail in a distribution housing under the driver's side dash.
 
I have a ham radio I want to install and need power from the battery. Instead of going through the firewall and connecting directly to the battery, I was hoping I could get a pigtail connector, place the power cables from my radio into it, and plug it into the same distribution box.
 
Does anyone know if this is possible and where I might get information on what each of the connectors are for and what they provide in this distribution box? Do dealers sell the pigtails that connect to this?
 
Thanks!
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Towing power / Programer by banshee409
Jul 06, 2008 (3:01 am)
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Has anyone tried a programer for a 2004 1500 chevy? I am currently towing a 20' V-nose enclosed trailer with my truck and it's a load. I have taller tiers so I believe my 373 are at about 361 compared to the stock tires. How about after market exhuast and a K&N filter also? Are these kind of things worth it or will I be wasting my money? I have a hard time keeping the truck in overdrive even on the flats with little wind.
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Re: Towing power / Programer [banshee409] by obyone
Jul 06, 2008 (3:51 am)
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Replying to: banshee409 (Jul 06, 2008 3:01 am)

Forget the programmer you can use tow/haul mode. Forget the exhaust and filter as you will lose power on the lowend which you don't want. Swapping gears from 373 to 411 will definitely help power wise but not mileage which is probably suffering anyway.
 
The power band of the 5.3 is up in the 3-4K range which doesn't help when towing in OD but I think you know that already.
 
Consider the 411 probably your best bet and it doesn't make that much of a difference in gas.
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Towing question by iggy51
Jul 11, 2008 (10:49 am)
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I have a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71. I just bought a 23 foot travel trailer that wieghs about 5000 lbs. What can I expect and how should I handle steep mtn. roads?Thanks
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need help on 2007(new style) transsmision by nacho1977
Aug 06, 2008 (6:04 pm)
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I HAVE A 2007 SILVERADO NEW STILE!! I HAVE A CONCERN!! WHEN IM PULLING A TRAILER THAT WEIGHT APROX 1500 LBS!! WHEN I GET THE SPEED APROX 75 MPH THE TRANS DONT SHIFT FROM THIRD TO FOURTH GEAR!! IS AN EMPTY TRAILER!!! IF I PRESSED THE TOW MODE IT WILL DO THE SAME THING!!! I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT IS SOMETHING NORMAL!! I DOES THAT TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION!!! IF I GO FOR A TRIP THAT WILL LAST 400 MILES IN WILL SHIFT TO FOURTH GEAR BUT IT WILL DROP THE SPEED BY IT SELF!! IF I PUT THE CRUISE CONTROL I DOES THE SAME THING!! CAN SOME BODY HELP ME WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THESE ISSUE!! THANK U
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brake controller install by cubpilot
Aug 06, 2008 (6:42 pm)
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I just wired my brake controller on my 07 Silverado NBS. I know it is wired correctly because everything functions as it should. Only problem is after i finished, i manually applied the brake on the controller, and it sounded like my fuel pump began to run, and my compass on my mirror came on. I started the truck, applied the manual lever, and didnt see anything abnormal, shut the truck off, did it again, and nothing hapened the second time. Has anyone heard of this. I have the wires hooked up correctly under the hood, and could use some help. Thanks!
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Duramax or 6L that is the Question? by ritchiec
Aug 09, 2008 (8:05 am)
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I am looking to new or used 2500 hd. I know that the duramax is a pulling machine, I had one of the first ones and the latest was a 2005, but I don't work for that company anymore, So my question is with diesel as much as 50 to 70 cents higher depending on the time of year. What kind of fuel mileage does the 6L with 6 speed auto get pulling say 12000 lbs which it says it can do. I know the duramax will out pull it with ease, but to suffer the performance is it worth the cost of fuel and the $7000 difference in price. Any comments
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Trailer brakes only work when manually applied by jschroer
Aug 15, 2008 (5:08 pm)
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I have a 2006 duramax and about a week ago I pulled my fifth wheel trailer for the first time this summer, and I think I blew a fuse or a relay because before I pulled it the trailer brakes worked fine but after they will only work when I squeeze the controller but not when I apply with the pedal. Where would I find the fuse that controls this? I have looked at the fuse blocks but can't seem to locate it.
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Re: Duramax or 6L that is the Question? [ritchiec] by davethecarnut
Aug 26, 2008 (9:45 pm)
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Replying to: ritchiec (Aug 09, 2008 8:05 am)

My 8.1 gets about the same mileage as a friends 6.0. And when towing, that 6.0 works alot harder than mine. If you're doing a lot of towing, go for the Duramax.

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