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#172 of 195 Silverado 1500 towing abilities by oakb Jul 31, 2009 (6:53 pm)
08 Silverado 1500 4WD Crew Cab, 5.3L Vortec, 3.73 rearend, 4 speed tranny, 20" tires summer, 17" winter and Z85 handling/trailering suspension. Looking at 6700 lb 5th wheel (will use sliding hitch) for 1-3 hr trips with minor elevation changes and 1 long trip with elevation changes. The truck is rated for this the way I understand it but looking for practical input from folks with real world experience.
#173 of 195 No power to electric brake connector on 06 Silverado by bcouv1 Aug 09, 2009 (11:33 am)
I have just installed a brake controller on my 2006 Silverado 1500. I have installed the 40 amp fuse to the #1 Stud position in the box under the hood. I still have no voltage reading on the red or blue wire connections under the dash where the trailer brake harness connects too. Any clue? Replies to this message: etmegabyte (Nov 09, 2009 10:13 pm)
#174 of 195 No power at 7 pin by dmoore524 Aug 22, 2009 (1:25 pm)
I have a '04 Silverado 1500 with the heavy duty tow package. I use the truck to pull a bass boat on occasion. I try to remember to unplug the trailer lights so nothing shorts. I must not have remembered once, because I have no power for the lights. The fuses at the side of the dash and under the hood are good. there is no power to these fuses at all. Is there another inline fuse or something I am missing. I'm usually pretty good at troubleshooting but I'm at a loss now. Thanx.
#175 of 195 2002 Silverado trailer plug by pantera123 Sep 06, 2009 (5:08 pm)
#176 of 195 2002 Silverado trailer plug by pantera123 Sep 06, 2009 (5:08 pm)
I have no power to the constant 12volt connection on my female trailer plug on my 2002 Silverado 1 ton. It has the 7 wire plug from the factory. I can't locate a fuse for this wire. Any help would greatly be appreciated. Thanks. Replies to this message: etmegabyte (Nov 09, 2009 9:21 pm)
#177 of 195 Need some advice by brandon_09 Sep 19, 2009 (8:37 pm)
Ok i have a chevy silverado 1500 and when i pull my camper it over heats.I have the transmission cooler on it but every time i pull it it seems to over heat is the Chevy silverado 1500 just not able to pull that kinda load. Replies to this message: grizzly4 (Sep 20, 2009 7:33 am) oakb (Sep 22, 2009 7:24 am) grizzly4 (Sep 22, 2009 9:05 am) and 1 more... davethecarnut (Sep 23, 2009 10:19 pm) and 1 more...
#178 of 195 Re: Need some advice [brandon_09] by grizzly4 Sep 20, 2009 (7:33 am)
Replying to: brandon_09 (Sep 19, 2009 8:37 pm) How heavy is the trailer? What year is your truck? What is the rear end gear ratio? What size motor do you have? Replies to this message: oakb (Sep 22, 2009 7:24 am) grizzly4 (Sep 22, 2009 9:05 am) oakb (Sep 24, 2009 3:21 pm) davethecarnut (Sep 23, 2009 10:19 pm) oakb (Sep 24, 2009 3:28 pm)
#179 of 195 Re: Need some advice [grizzly4] by oakb Sep 22, 2009 (7:24 am)
Replying to: grizzly4 (Sep 20, 2009 7:33 am) Did the research on all the items you suggested and more and just bit the bullet and bought a 3/4 Silverado diesel with the 6 speed Allison. This way there was no limiting factors as far as tow vehicle. Ended up with a 34 ft fifth wheel and am very happy. Thanks.. Replies to this message: grizzly4 (Sep 22, 2009 9:05 am) oakb (Sep 24, 2009 3:21 pm) davethecarnut (Sep 23, 2009 10:19 pm) oakb (Sep 24, 2009 3:28 pm)
#180 of 195 Re: Need some advice [oakb] by grizzly4 Sep 22, 2009 (9:05 am)
Replying to: oakb (Sep 22, 2009 7:24 am) Sounds like you have a nice truck and trailer. Enjoy! Now bring it to Montana sometime. It's beautiful up here. Replies to this message: oakb (Sep 24, 2009 3:21 pm)
#181 of 195 Re: Need some advice [oakb] by davethecarnut Sep 23, 2009 (10:19 pm)
Replying to: oakb (Sep 22, 2009 7:24 am) Yeah..that 34' 5th wheel is slightly heavier than 6500lbs You got a great powertrain combo. Did you still get a shortbed? And did you buy a sliding hitch? Which one did you buy? Replies to this message: oakb (Sep 24, 2009 3:28 pm)

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