Rich75
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Looking for some real world info on the towing and handling of the new Chevy 1500 5.3l with the 6-speed trans. Rated to tow 9500 with a grvw of 14000. To me seems a little much for a half ton. I am under those weights but dont want to invest 30k and be disappointed. My TT is 4800k and loaded is pushing 6000-6500. Still have to add what ever I'am loading in the truck. Any info would be helpful. Thanks
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NewsW
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The proposed rig is well below safe levels as long as you are OK for tongue weight plus cargo.
If not, that is where you are maxxing out.
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goducks10
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I have a 2010 F150, similar to yours with a 5.4 6sp. I tow 7200lbs and do fine. You should be good to go at 6-6500lbs. MPG sucks at 8.5 though.
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ib516
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For the weights you're talking about, that truck would work fine.
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Rich75
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ok, the dealer is lending me a 2010 with the same set up to give it a test run, with the camper. I currently tow with a 2004 Durango with the 4.7, it pulls but when we go north into hill country it struggles, plus the short wheel base and coil springs give it way to much sway. Would not mind having a 3/4 ton but didnt need the higher payment. Thanks all for the info.
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When I was looking for a new truck, I compared a 1/2 to a 3/4. The price per month difference was about $75 a month (a lot of variables in that I know). Your towing mileage would be similar I would think between the two, and you certainly dont "need" a 3/4 for that load but it does allow you more capacity when you upgrade trailers. The newer GM 3/4 tons are really impressive including the gas model. You wont mistake the ride for a 1500 but its certainly not bonejarring unloaded. I would consider the 3/4 upgrade.
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Rich75
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The payload is 1712lbs. I know the truck is capable of the job, in my eyes I would father have the 3/4 ton, then its always there if and when you need it. Its convincing the wife thats what we really need and justify the $. See she will be driving it more, she works 4 blocks away(mostly walks to work) where my commute is 30 miles. I have been pounding my brain out for the last week trying to decide. spent 4 hours at the dealer on Saturday. Oh well time will tell.
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old guy
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I had a 1/2 ton and was always having to put on upgrades. got a 3/4 ton and never looked back. may be over kill but it is worth it and worth every penny spent. mileage not that bad either. for towing I love the bigger truck
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As mentioned it's all about available payload with trucks. It could have a 6.2L engine and pull like crazy but with only 1000 lbs of payload, it can't take tongue weight and passengers at the same time.
Look for the payload sticker in the door jamb of the truck. You'll want at least 1700 lbs.
6500 x 13% = 845 lbs of tongue weight. That would leave you with the same for passengers, gear and fuel in the truck.
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lanerd
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As with just about every 1/2 ton pickup, your payload capacity is what you should be more concerned with. Find out how much your truck "really" weighs and subtract that number from the truck's GVWR. That will be your real payload capacity. ANYTHING you add to the truck will reduce the payload capacity by the same amount. Be careful of using the TT's "dry" tongue weight as a measurement as you well know that you'll never pull that trailer empty.
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