Manuals cover the following models: C/10, is a 1979 or 1981 model. Take a look at the Dec issue of Popular Mechanics as they reviewed the big three 1T PUs. IMHO the 2500HD with air bags is the way to go for a little less harsh ride. This calculation reflects amounts in U.S. I bought my first Duramax days after that fiasco in July 2001 If you want to consider something that puts old power in perspective, the specs on the 6.5T were approx. Didn't find anything that seemed to apply to me. I couldn't make it up, I don't suggest trying to turn around with an equipment trailer on the Teton Pass. JavaScript is disabled. Even if the tires on your trailer are LT tires instead of ST tires (which alot of trailers do have), you must make sure there will not be clearance issues. The 3500 can tow up to 12,000 pounds. You can also find truck parts as Every engine/trans combo offered, is listed. WebA properly equipped C-Series half-ton class pickup could tow up to 8,000 lbs (4 tons) of braked trailer, while a properly equipped C-Series three quarter-ton or one-ton class pickup could tow up to 12,000 lbs (6 tons) of braked trailer. Estimated monthly payments DO NOT include license, doc, emissions, or other possible fees. hey y'all! 10000 lb. Overall mileage pulling this 5th wheel with the V-10 was about 6.5 MPG. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Vocational, Technical or Tra 32,814 satisfied customers. WebRequires 4.56:1 axle ratio_ Towing not recommended with GMC Typhoon._. Check with your dealer for exact monthly payment. i have never seen or heard of anyone breaking a rear axle or springs. Like was said before -- they're not as refined as newer tow rigs, don't get the mileage/power that newer diesels getbut for what you can pick the older Chevy's up for they make great tow rigs. (it has a little help from Kennedy diesel with his Live EFI 70 hp tow tune). Those trailer tires you describe are slightly wider and taller than the ones on your truck: make sure before the switch! From 1973 - 1980 Chevy trucks had a 13 digit VIN#. The 3500 will have a slightly higher RAWR to allow you to carry a little more pin weight, but you could easily remedy that with a set of air bags on the 2500HD. GMC had the highest rear end ratio at 3.73, Ford had the lowest at a 4.54. GM Light Duty Truck Service 2023 AutoWeb, Inc., all rights reserved. Pin weight of my 5er +750 lbs. I forgot to mention driving with a headwind not only will decrease your MPG but will reduce your driving speed accordingly. The bid is Get pricing on a Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Specifications. So if you plan on restoring a car or truck, Below is a tabular representation of all detailed information about all 2021 Chevy Equinox consisting of Trim, Engine, Horsepower and Torque. This is if you follow the weight ratings. Estimated monthly payments DO NOT include license, doc, emissions, or other possible fees. GM Tech (Cam) Chevy Technician. With reasonable flat driving with NO wind we got MAX 9 GPM. When I bought this with the 8.1L, I thought I would have a towing monster. I won A slant load steel stock trailer goosneck should be in the 4000-5000 pound range empty. 4595 - 6421 lbs. WebTowing Capacity Gooseneck/5th Wheel Towing Capacity Payload Capacity Curb Weight; 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD: 14500 - 16800 lbs. This info was gathered from many sources. Towing Capacity of 1986 Dually Considering on weather I should trade in for a 3500HD or just add a spring and air bags. My folks had one back in the early 80's, and my mom kept tearing the fenders off. If you want the most weight capacity you can get you might want to look into a 3500 dually. It is not 100% accurate for sure, it seems GM offered a lot of special order features over the years. SmithBrothersServices.com 1986-2023. TRAILERING TECHNOLOGY Sierra 2500HD puts trailer safety and control at your fingertips: So long bed 2500 cargo might be alittle less. Altho with a 93, I believe that is the manual injection pump vs the later electronic one, so the overheating issue is not as great. 36,000 lbs! Chevrolet Silverado Haul easy is not the only factor, you need to be able to control the weight. I Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more! MeyerE-58H.comMeyerPathPro.com It is also my daily driver and the daily mpg is only about 11-12 maybe at best. My concerns would just be getting weighed or inspected far from home and the civil liability if you were involved in a crash. Towing Capacity-Max Towing Capacity-Angling. No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. In high elevations in Colorado, Idaho, Utah, etc mpg was 3 to 5 as well as on a few occasions it was 1st. MeyerE-60.com 1986 CHEVROLET: SILVERADO I like the duals because I feel more stable. Some content provided by and under copyright by Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. i wouldnt be to concerned about slightly overloading the rear axle as long as you dont exceed the weight the tires can handle. No way can a 3000 lb. That "sticker" is all the insurance and DOT look at when your in an accident , they don't care how many airbags you got.:thumb. I was towing our previous 13,500 lb 5th wheel with a Dodge 3500 dually - 8.0L V-10 with 47RE automatic. We had a GMC 3/4 HD LB 8.1 A/trans pulling a 13000# Hitch Hiker. Big Rig Camping At Boulder Creek RV Resort. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Due to current supply-chain and material shortages, certain features shown have limited or late availability, or are no longer available. 1986 Chevrolet C30 Tires well. at least it did on my 5.7, I still get 15.8 mpg 2 years after the tune up. Horsepower: 300hp @ 4,400RPM Horsepower: 330hp @ 4,200RPM Horsepower: 310hp @ 3,000RPM Number of valves: 16 Number of valves: 32 Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded Recommended fuel: Diesel Torque: 360 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM Torque: 450 lb.-ft. @ 3,200RPM Torque: 605 lb.-ft. @ 1,600RPM Transmission: Chevrolet announced today that its most hauler-focused Silverado 3500 HD can tow up to 36,000 lbs. Towing WebRe: Towing Capacity of 1986 Dually 1 ton 454 in reply to krist, 09-30-2004 18:09:56 Either you are under-estimating the weight of the trailer or it is way too light to haul such a load. From my manual. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. 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