How much can i pull, Silverado 1500

[Groves187]

I am looking at a few new to me trucks. Mine sucks in the winter only 2 wheel drive and not enough pulling power. I am looking at a few 2000 Chevy Silverado Z71 1500 and am kinda wondering how much I could actualy pull with a truck like this and still be safe.

Thanks, Nick

[quad2xtreme]

definitely factor in whether your trailer has its own brakes too.

I had a Nissan Pathfinder pulling an aluminum snowmobile trailer with 4 quads and gear up and down the mountains of WV with no problems...except mileage. ;) It has electric brakes on one of the axles. It was a 2001 Pathfinder that was 240hp.

[Groves187]

yeah if I do pull anything big it would def. have trailer brakes.

[brad7131]

You'll be able to pull pretty much anything with less than a tri-axle.

I have a rcsb 1995 F150 with the 4.9 I6 and a 5-speed, and I pulled a tandem axle 16 foot (I think?) trailer that didn't have trailer brakes with 4 fourwheelers on the trailer, and 3 dirtbikes in the back of my truck, without a problem, other than fuel economy, which was previously mentioned.

I guess a better question would be, what do you plan to pull with it?

[AtvMxRider]

It's a chevrolet so I wouldn't plan on it pulling much:devil:

[CannondaleRider]

Originally posted by brad7131
You'll be able to pull pretty much anything with less than a tri-axle.


No offense...but that is a horribly wrong statement.

Although you may be able to "pull" anything in that criteria....you certainly won't be able to stop it, or handle it in a strong cross wind, or even in any situation.

[yernkie]

There are a lot of factors to think about here. Look at the tow rating of the truck, tongue weight, hitch weight, etc. A well equipped Z71 can tow a decent load. You should have no problem pulling a 16 or 20 ft flatbed hauling quads, just as long as the trailer is not ridiculously heavy and it has good brakes. A good weight-distributing hitch, sway control, and a good brake controller (Prodigy hands-down) can go a long way. Make sure that you distribute the loads evenly across the trailer and you will be fine. Oh, and get the 5.3. The 5.3 is a pretty good little motor and the 4L80E tranny is a workhorse. I have the 6.0/4L80E in my 03 1500HD crew cab 4x4 and I have pulled a 22ft enclosed with 5 quads, pickup bed loaded down, and 3 passengers with no problem.

[Kickstarts-suck]

Originally posted by AtvMxRider
It's a chevrolet so I wouldn't plan on it pulling much:devil:
:eek2: :D :chinese:

[quads14589]

get a f350 and then u will see

[mortyz71]

I have a 99 z71 ls, 4x4, extended cab short bed, 5.3L, with 113,000 miles on it and i pull a 16ft. 2200 lbs. trailer with 3 quads, all my gear, plus a full cab without any problems. I get 17 mpg without the trailer and 11 with it. I'm actually considering selling it for 8000 with a cowl hood, nerf bars, hypertech programmer, new tires and some other dress-up stuff. Love the truck but im looking for a diesel.

[honda8&3]

Originally posted by quads14589
get a f350 and then u will see

PSSH PowerJOKES if you ask me!:blah: :devil:

[honda8&3]

My dad has a 2006 GMC 1500 Crew Cab and we towed my neighbors tractor that weighed prolly 3500 LBS cause he had the loader and the york rake on it and a 2500 LB trailer like it wasn't even there through some very hill back roads. My dad has the 5.3 305 Vortec in his.;)

[ShiftFMX]

My Old F250 LD... (Red)

Loaded with 4 sleds...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/ShiftFMX/Oct08_003.jpg

[dopeyferree]

I have an 03 Silverado 2wd with the 4.8 and the tow capacity is about 7800 lbs. I tow a 4000 lb 23ft Toyhauler camper with it to the races with no problem.

[trick450r]

guys i towed a 88' porsche 928 s4 on a 2k trailer back from ohio to connecticut with an 03' oldmobile bravada...its all about how you set everything up...i was cruising at 80mph all the way home to problem.

[TRFOXX]

I have a 2005 silverado Z71 and i pull a 26' 5000lbs. travel trailer with it no problem. I think its rated at 7800lbs.

[Blue250X]

Originally posted by honda8&3
My dad has the 5.3 305 Vortec in his.;)

uhhh, I think you mean the 5.3 327.

[Kickstarts-suck]

Originally posted by Blue250X
uhhh, I think you mean the 5.3 327.

I was going to say. the F150 5.4 is a 331 so the 5.3 305 didn't make since.

[400exrider99]

5.0 is a 305

[mortyz71]

the 5.3 is actually a 323, its not exactly the same as the old motors

[troyleepred719]

Originally posted by mortyz71
the 5.3 is actually a 323, its not exactly the same as the old motors

all the newer vortecs are based off the old motors, aka. 4.8 - 305
5.3 - 327
5.7 - 350
8.1 - 496


and then theres the od balls, 6.0- 368 HO....

[NorCalRacer]

Originally posted by AtvMxRider
It's a chevrolet so I wouldn't plan on it pulling much:devil:

Except for Fords, Dodges and especially Toyotas:macho