John,
I have a 2003 Silverado LS, extended cab, short bed. I tow
a 25' Travel trailer which weights about 5000lbs. I have
no problem at all. My truck has the 5.3L engine.
I love it, and there are times when I have been towing
when I find my speed creeping up to 70 while towing
because it seems so effortless on level or gently rolling
terrain. My truck also has the factory towing
package. My truck, as per the factory towing limits
is rated up to about 7600lbs as configured.
Cheers,
Bill Sohl
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Herrera" <jrherrera90@hotmail.com>
To: <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 4:46 PM
Subject: Chevy 5.3 Litre Powered Tow Vehicle
> Amici:
>
> Does anyone have any comments on the Chevy 5.3 litre V-8 and its
suitability
> as a tow vehicle engine?
>
> A while ago I picked FoT's brain about the towing problem poor Dale, my
5.0
> litre (305 c.i.d.) powered Chevy truck, has. The consensus was that I
should
> look into replacing the worn-out engine with a 5.7 (350 c.i.d.) litre
> engine.
>
> I just discussed this with my truck mechanic, who knows Dale very well.
Even
> though he stands to make some cash on the swap, he suggested that I look
> into buying another truck! And that it should have the towing package and
a
> 5.7 litre.
>
> I just looked at a 2000 and it has a 5.3 litre Vortec V-8. Did this
replace
> the 5.7, and is it suitable for towing?
>
> There are some steep hills between here and VIR!
>
> Thanks,
> John Herrera
>
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