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10gallon
Reg. Jul 2009
Posted 2009-07-14 7:14 AM (#107992)
Subject: enuff truck


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Location: rutland vt 05701
I have a 2009 chevy silverado 1500 ls, 5.3 v8 3.73 ratio, reg cab short bed, pulls trail-et staight laod bumper pull w two horse fine. Looking at 2007 trail-et 2 horse slant goose neck, do I have e nuff truck? buying knew truck not an option and I would hate drilling bed for goose neck only to find truck is to light. Trailer dealer feels I be fine w the goose neck hitch, what do you all think thanks.
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10gallon
Reg. Jul 2009
Posted 2009-07-14 6:43 PM (#108031 - in reply to #107992)
Subject: RE: enuff truck


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well, 90 hits and no help, lol I'am sure this ? has been asked many times before, But I sure would appreciate some advice. I've been to chevy web page hard to follow for a simpleton like me lol

checked my owners manaul and you guessed, different from their web site. So any help from here would be greatly appreciated , Thanks in advance.

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Bat1
Reg. Mar 2009
Posted 2009-07-14 6:54 PM (#108033 - in reply to #107992)
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You should be ok, but start by comparing the tongue weight and the overall groos weight.  Your 1500 has a sticker on the inside door panel that gives you the GVWR.  Be sure you are within the recommendation here for weight.  The next thing to consider is how much more weight you will be hauling loaded compared to your 2 horse bumper pull.  The gooseneck will pull easier and handle much better than the bumper pull.  Good luck and have fun.

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gard
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2009-07-15 5:27 AM (#108048 - in reply to #107992)
Subject: RE: enuff truck


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Without a LQ the trailer should not be too heavy for your truck. The only problem may be the room between the trailer and your back window with the short bed. This interference is a result of the nose profile and the placement of the trailer's downtube hitch. This situation has been previously discussed if you do a search for the last year.

You may find that in spite of the additional weight, your truck will feel even more secure pulling the GN instead of the BP. The weight will be more evenly distributed on the truck's suspension, and the truck will ride and be better balanced.

Gard

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10gallon
Reg. Jul 2009
Posted 2009-07-15 5:36 PM (#108075 - in reply to #107992)
Subject: RE: enuff truck


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thanks guys, now i have another stupip question lol. Can i messure to make sure gn clears cab or do i have to hitch to the trailer ? thanks again.
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MSM
Reg. Jun 2009
Posted 2009-07-15 6:39 PM (#108080 - in reply to #107992)
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You can measure the GN to ensure that it does not hit your truck bed.  The only problem you might encounter is when you actually hook up is your truck and trailer might not be level.  You can resolve part if not all of this problem by adjusting the GN.
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headhunter
Reg. Oct 2004
Posted 2009-07-17 10:26 AM (#108172 - in reply to #107992)
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I was trying to find a Chevy towing guide online and can't find one.  Ford puts one out that tells you exactly how much each truck and each engine/rear end configuration is rated for in both bumper pull towing and gooseneck/5th wheel towing.

I did find this Chevy spec page which gives you payload and towing ratings.  Once you know the trailer's overall weight and pin weight you can cross check against the specs:

http://www.gm.ca/gm/english/vehicles/chevrolet/silverado/model01

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PaulChristenson
Reg. Jan 2007
Posted 2009-07-19 5:20 PM (#108242 - in reply to #107992)
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http://www.gmfleet.com/pdf/GM_Fleet_and_Commercial_Car_and_Truck_Gu... Search for TOWING
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