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#158 of 187 Re: trailer wiring [thom56] by davethecarnut May 12, 2009 (3:31 pm)
Replying to: thom56 (May 10, 2009 12:52 pm) Were you refering to the "blunt end" to the bundled wire that was behind the cab? Then, yes, that wiring is for a camper add on or to put a plug in the bed for a 5th wheel trl.
#159 of 187 towing w/ 6.0 2002 1500HD ?? by 3839 Jun 06, 2009 (8:25 am)
I have a 2002 6.0 1500 HD. I have put a hypertych programmer on// changed the front -rear gears from 3.73 to 4.56// changed orig exhaust to magnaflow// and i still have a serious problem pulling a measley 6800 lb. rv trailer up inclines and hills and starting off. W H Y ????? maybe hi flow cat converter needed and new cold air intake system ??? please any advice!!! Replies to this message: davethecarnut (Jun 09, 2009 9:49 pm)
#160 of 187 Re: towing w/ 6.0 2002 1500HD ?? [3839] by davethecarnut Jun 09, 2009 (9:49 pm)
Replying to: 3839 (Jun 06, 2009 8:25 am) What you mean by "problems", Willis? Seriously, how fast (or slow) are you going uphill? Are you an experienced trailer puller? Because an RV and, say, a trailer with some dirt bikes are two different animals. 4.56's?? Did you put taller tires on your truck? To compare: My 496 (I refuse to go metric) pulls my 9500lb 5th wheel up a 6% or so hill around 45 mph. Maybe 50 if I push it and the hill is short. It's factory stock. And the Allison is a great transmission.
#161 of 187 Towing with 2006 Chevy 1500 by hrsgrl Jun 17, 2009 (10:36 am)
I have a 2006 Chevy 1500 crew cab with 5.8 bed. I am looking at getting a goosneck horse trailer, but am worried about the truck handling it. It has the 5.3l V8. Trailer weighs 6000 lbs. Anyone done any towing like that with this truck? Replies to this message: obyone (Jun 17, 2009 7:52 pm) davethecarnut (Jun 17, 2009 9:24 pm) cprovost (Jun 22, 2009 7:29 pm)
#162 of 187 Re: Towing with 2006 Chevy 1500 [hrsgrl] by obyone Jun 17, 2009 (7:52 pm)
Replying to: hrsgrl (Jun 17, 2009 10:36 am) Is that 6000 loaded or empty?
#163 of 187 Re: Towing with 2006 Chevy 1500 [hrsgrl] by davethecarnut Jun 17, 2009 (9:24 pm)
Replying to: hrsgrl (Jun 17, 2009 10:36 am) First off: I see clearance problems. You said gooseneck. I know they make sliding 5th wheel hitches but I don't know about gooseneck balls. Is 6000lbs the trailer's GVW or is empty weight? Your truck will do fine with 6000lbs but not with 2 or 4 horses in the trailer. Your truck would be fine with a 2 horse pull trailer.
#164 of 187 Re: Towing with 2006 Chevy 1500 [hrsgrl] by cprovost Jun 22, 2009 (7:29 pm)
Replying to: hrsgrl (Jun 17, 2009 10:36 am) I have a 2006 GMC 1500 crew cab with the 5.3 and i towed a bobcat that weighs around 9000 lbs. I had no problums and hauled it 95 miles none stop and it was great. Had no problums taking off are stopping.
#165 of 187 towing capacity for 06 GMC 1500? by jeannep Jul 06, 2009 (11:00 am)
I am looking at 06 GMC 1500 sierra longbed,truck cab, 4.81 vortec v8, AT, to pull 2 horses & trailer, 6,500 max weight. Does not have tow hitch, but does have "tow mode" switch. Not planning any long trips, just local rereational.Will this work? Replies to this message: davethecarnut (Jul 06, 2009 9:25 pm)
#166 of 187 Re: towing capacity for 06 GMC 1500? [jeannep] by davethecarnut Jul 06, 2009 (9:25 pm)
Replying to: jeannep (Jul 06, 2009 11:00 am) No factory tow hitch usually means no heavy duty radiator or trans cooler. But "local" towing you should be okay. Max towing capacity should be found on the decal in the pillar of the drivers door
#167 of 187 SEARCH OPTIONS BY VIN? by jdsprad Jul 07, 2009 (8:45 pm)
Does a website exist where I can enter my VIN, and bring up all of the vital info of my truck, similar to that found on a window sticker at the dealer? I recently purchased a 2004 GMC 2500 CREW (6.0L), and the seller did not have the original sticker, nor did he know what gear (rear-end), or transmission that the truck has. Did GM install more than one type of tranny in the gassers for that year? I got a heluva deal on the truck, so I am not real concerned, but still need to know exactly what I have here. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Replies to this message: akjbmw (Jul 07, 2009 10:42 pm) jdsprad (Jul 08, 2009 1:15 pm)

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