Gooseneck trailer tips

[Ron in SoCal]

Originally Posted by Blake Foster

nice set up Greg (like I would expect any less)
My 2014 GMC 1500 with a 5.3(lt1 base) tows my all steel 26' trailer with my 3800lb C10 in it fine. I don't even have a stabilizer hitch or MANILY TIRES YET. the only issue I have is that it only gets 7-8 mpg and some of the hills in I15 slow it down pretty good. but it actually rides great. if I had planned to tow more often I probably would have done the 6.0 l motor. it probably wouldn't be much different and would use more fuel when not towing.

Originally Posted by GregWeld

That's the truck you had when we were in Las Vegas right??


Finally - someone on my side!!! LOL

I'm down for a 1500 next as well. I've personally towed 40k+ miles in a 1500 hauling an 8500 lb rig. It does take its toll on the vehicle and hills are no fun, but these trucks are underrated from the factory I think.