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Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Trailer and Towing Questions

192 messages,  Last post on Nov 11, 2009 at 5:32 PM

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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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GMT 800 or 900 & Camper mirrors & & air ride by iowagordy
Dec 25, 2007 (6:30 am)
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I just purchased a 2007 Sierra 1500 ext cab 2 wd with a tow package. Where do I look to find whether it is an 800 or 900? I need to know before I add airlift suspension. I failed to get the camper mirrors option and now need something to add on for the occassional towing. Has anyone had real success with any of those strap-on or form-fitted etc mirrors? Would you recogmend any certain brand or type? Any recomendations on airlift? I'm pulling a light(7700LBS loaded) 5th wheel (50 miles 2 or 3 times a year)
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Gooseneck adapters by iowagordy
Dec 25, 2007 (6:43 am)
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My son-in-law is pulling a 5th wheel camper with his pickup equipped with a gooseneck ball with an adapter between. I was going to do the same but didn't think it looked as safe. Also the adapters have warnings that they can cause damage to the trailer. I could probably get by alright with mine because I don't tow that much but I'm still opting for the 5th wheel . My son-in-law tows alot. Has anyone had problems with the gooseneck adapter setup?
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Horn Problem '00 silverado by manacho
Dec 26, 2007 (3:04 pm)
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I've got a short somewhere in my steering column of my '00 Silverado. I started disassembling my steering wheel, the housing around the column, and the torx screws in the back of the wheel and it started working. When I started putting it back together it stopped. I don't know how to get my wheel apart completely so I can find the horn switch and work from there. Anyone know how?
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Re: Horn Problem '00 silverado [manacho] by tymyers
Dec 27, 2007 (5:04 am)
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Replying to: manacho (Dec 26, 2007 3:04 pm)

Not sure if I can be too much help, but I have taken my steering column apart, and put it back together successfully for a turn signal/hazard blinker issue. It was a while ago, so I may have forgotten some steps. However, if I remember correctly, once you get the torx screws out of the back, the airbag assembly comes out, exposing the two rings that operate the horn. The horn is engaged by pushing on the airbag assembly which has either a ring on the back of it, or a contact which touches another ring on the steering column. It is possible that something has gotten out of alignment with those two rings and that there is not a short, rather just a simple re-alignment or cleaning job needed. If it is a short, good luck, because there is quite a bit of wiring in there. It maybe simple to trace the horn wires though. I couldn't tell you because that wasn't my focus at the time. I don't think you'll have any trouble getting into the steering column though. Hope I'm remembering everything correctly. If I get a moment, I'll re-enter my steering column and reply again if no one else has. Hope I was some help at least.
GOOD LUCK!
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Re: GMT 800 or 900 & Camper mirrors & & air ride [iowagordy] by chris705
Dec 31, 2007 (10:41 am)
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Replying to: iowagordy (Dec 25, 2007 6:30 am)

As far as mirrors are concerned you will have good luck with the Cipa brand....I have used these for years on my van and Silverardo truck. You might even find a used pair on E-bay.
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2005 2500HD trailer connector wiring by skipduty
Jan 11, 2008 (8:01 am)
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I do not have the +12 vdc at the trailer connector. I'm sure that it's fused but I can not seem to find it in the owners manual. Any suggestions on where the fuse is or any other possible ideas?
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Re: GMT 800 or 900 & Camper mirrors & & air ride [iowagordy] by davethecarnut
Jan 12, 2008 (12:43 am)
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Replying to: iowagordy (Dec 25, 2007 6:30 am)

The new body style is the 900...
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navigation installation Problem by feras99
Jan 15, 2008 (10:24 pm)
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Dears
I have 2008 silverado HD 2500 LT and i install the GM original navigation system but i had some problem with the sound its not that loud what used to be ( my speaker is not BOSS ) , and how to install the real camera if there is no direct input for it .
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1993 Silverado Tow rating? by joevabeach
Feb 06, 2008 (4:49 pm)
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Hi, I have just bought a 1993 Silverado 2WD model with 5.7 L V8 and 3.42 rear, Auto trans. Where can I find the tow rating or GCWR ? The GVWR is 10,000#
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2500Hd by kleinauto
Feb 16, 2008 (7:40 am)
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I have a Silveraldo 2500HD. 6.0l V8.
 
My trailer is 6300lbs my Kubota is 11,683lbs
 
Can i pull this with a fifth wheel?

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