In this video, we break down all of the key numbers you will need (GVWR, GCWR, Tongue Weight, Etc.) to figure out if you can pull an RV with your truck. More specifically, we look at the Chevy Colorado and its towing abilities.
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@elkoholicelkoholic32762 ай бұрын
I tow a 29' trailer with my 2022 I went to a CAT scale with me and my wife to get exact weights with and without the trailer, propane, batteries+ trailer accessories with a GCWR of 10,900 lbs. The reason I'm sharing my story is because i also have aftermarket accessories on my truck. This truck towed like a champ these are tough trucks.
@acalderaTube5 жыл бұрын
I have a Chevy Colorado 2019 and a Passport 216RDWE trailer (4,390 pounds dry weight) we just pulled it 3,000 miles from Seattle to LA and back and worked like a champ, 11 miles per gallon!
@billywires84775 жыл бұрын
I just picked up a 25 foot 4000 lbs trailer and will be towing with a 2015 GMC canyon with the full towing package. This video was very helpful thank you
@jayf24874 жыл бұрын
Bill Vickers how has it towed? I’m picking up a 23 foot 3600 pound trailer
@kevinvoyer50533 жыл бұрын
Hello there Tracy’s! The wife and I also have a 2019 Colorado Crew Cab, V6, but ours is 4x4, W/T, that actually weighs in at 4,498 lbs. we also have a Grey Wolf, but ours is a 24 JS, that weighs very similar. The last time I drove over a Cat Scale on the first trip with the new trailer, first was a Wolf Pup 16FQ, the CGVW was also very similar at 10,578, with a full tank of gas, propane tanks an the two batteries I have. I have to agree these trucks can tow at these weights just fine, actually better than a 2005 Avalanche 4x4, I once had and 2011 Silverado 4x4, Ext Cab we had before the next two Colorados we had, our first was a Z71,4x4 Ext Cab, that we outgrew. But that truck towed the very same trailer the Avalanche and Silverado had as well with better mileage! But what’s very nice is the every day mileage we get commuting around in retirement and traveling with the trailer. Just cruising around town we get 17-20, depending on how traffic is moving, on the highway we average between 22-26, at the speed limits in Florida at 65-70 mph. With the trailer? 10-12 on the flats, under ten in the Smokey Mountains on a trip. Never with any shortage of power at any time. We also travel light, never carry more than 10 gallons of fresh water, use bottled water hauled in the truck in the back seat, always drain the grey and black tanks before leaving campsites. When we were in the market for a CrewCab, we test drove them all, wanting a Gladiator, but nothing compared to the Colorado in power, handling and brakes! Not to mention price.
@scottswannie25003 жыл бұрын
Great video. We have a 2016 Z71 4x4 with the V-6 gas-powered and just purchased a 2021 Kodiak Cub, single axle, 23’ x 8’ trailer with a 52-gallon water tank. Dry weight is 3909, payload is 1591, tongue weight is 564. It’s my wife and I and our 12-pound dog and misc camping stuff and food. So far, tows it just fine. I too seem to be within the listed capabilities of the Colorado tow capacity. Thanks again. I might run the numbers too just to be sure, but yours are higher than mine which lead me to believe we’re safe.
@victorurbina29446 жыл бұрын
I tow a travel trailer as well. Very nice to see a simplified video for beginners. Great Video..... Happy Camping.
@odyshopody93873 жыл бұрын
This was just the video I was looking for. My wife and I want to get a 18ft Micro Minnie from Winnebago and I have been debating whether to get a full size or one of these mid-size trucks, and I really like the Colorado. Being that the Micro Minnie only wieghs 3500lbs, there should be no problem after watching this video to get the Colorado. Thanks for keeping it simple for us newbie's!
@k.r.v.42194 жыл бұрын
Hello there! First timer here and I also have a 2019 Colorado Crew Cab 4x4, V6, that’s actually my second Colorado, the first being a 2016 Ext Cab Z71,4x4, V6. That we had to trade for the Crew Cab after retirement and just needed one vehicle. I also Tow a Cherokee Travel Trailer, but mines just a Wolf Pup 16FQ that weighs substantially less at just under 4,000 lbs GVW. with all tanks full. Of course I have no problem whatsoever and get decent mileage at 10-12 in the mountains and 12-15 on the flats at a continuous speed without Tow/Haul Mode or Cruise Control, because if a feather the gas pedal I’m able to keep the trans in a higher gear at lower rpm at the speed limits. The new truck is only a W/T, but does have every option available, plus the 3 dealer installed ZR 2 Skid Plates. I have also added 265/75 16 All Terrain Tires that are just over an inch taller plus a 1.5 “ lift with longer travel aftermarket Coil-Overs in front with Air Bags in the rear, I added for off roading and towing level with added weight. I was able to do all that for under 35k on the road, the trailer was another 13k. I estimate we have in the past 4 years of ownership of the Trailer we had put just about 30,000 miles on it.
@WhatMeeWorrry4 жыл бұрын
My dad pulled an 1975 Airstream '27 foot to Alaska w/ his 72' Buick (350 Cu, Turbo 400). He was adamant about using a vacuum pressure gauge to keep the engine running at a healthy pace at the right speed and gear - especially on the mountain inclines and the varying elevations. I don't know if folks still do this... Fuel economy is important, but not so important if the result is in a blown engine... He had to have the valves redone when he got back from that 10,000 mile trip...
@d.b.cooper72903 жыл бұрын
@@WhatMeeWorrry My dad screwed a vacuum guage on the dash of the '73 Suburban that he towed with. It was my mom's car during the week and she was not too happy about the odd looking guage and hose. My Dad watched it like a hawk when towing. We would even stop to change out the carburetor jets as we gained altitude in Colorado.
@ItsWildBoy235 жыл бұрын
my wifes cousin just got an '07 Colorado, and wants to get a travel trailer. this video was EXCELLENT help in explain everything! THANK YOU!!!
@davideckenrode61463 жыл бұрын
The '07 Colorado is a totally different truck. It's only rated to pull 4k when equipped with the tow package.
@marquittamcclendon6017 Жыл бұрын
This is the best explanation of towing capacity!!! Thank you for the visuals. Now I have a much better understanding when I’m shopping for a truck.
@joed86944 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have a 2017 crew cab Colorado, short bed pulling an Apex Nano 191 RBS. Hit the Cat scale last year before a trip with numbers F 2500, R 2940 and trailer 3540. Gross wt 8980. So well within range. I calculated the tongue weight using the bathroom scale and a 2x4. Mass equals force x distance and got 720 lbs which at first glance looks wrong. But 15% of about 4000 for trailer =600 and through in weight of battery, propane tank and WD hitch I guess is about right. As far as sway when passed by big trucks, I found adding about 10 gal of fresh water helps.
@jesserevilla9928 ай бұрын
Love you both; love how real you are and happy and brought us along .. Thank You
@heroknaderi2 жыл бұрын
Great Infomation. thanks. I also noticed on some older models the towing capacity is less than the newer ones. I enjoyed the video.
@crchrdsn5 жыл бұрын
There seems to be a lot of ignorant naysayers about these trucks. I have a 2019 Canyon with the 2.8L diesel and I recently rented a 5x8 dump trailer from Home Depot. The rental guy had the nerve to tell me that my truck was "not near big enough" to pull this trailer and that it was "a lot of work for a little truck". This dump trailer is 2,200 lbs empty and I had to haul about 1 yard of top soil with it, so I was probably under 5,000 lbs fully loaded. I just blew it off but I have to say it did kind of irk me. I guess some people are angry that these "little trucks" are competing with their older V8s.
@Resistculturaldecline4 жыл бұрын
There's one considerable figure that is all but unknown to most truck owners. The max tow rating is calculated with a minimal amount of frontal area of a trailer. There is a calculated square foot, and it's more akin to hauling the max trailer weight if it's bricks or firewood on a utility trailer. At most, it would be like an automobile on a car hauler. Travel trailers far exceed this aerodynamic drag, especially past about 55mph. A typical 22ish foot travel trailer will knock the max trailer tow down at least 30% nearing highway speeds. It won't change the gvwr, obviously, but it puts a lot of btu into the driveline.
@SPEEDOFDOG2 жыл бұрын
Nice well presented video. just bought a 22 Colorado Z71. I’ll probably never tow anything but nice to know it’s capabilities.
@jeff9535 жыл бұрын
We tow a Coachmen Freedom Express 192RBS with a 2018 Chevy Colorado with the Z71 package an I might add with no problem!!!!
@Ice_Queen_Empress6 ай бұрын
I know you posted quite awhile ago but did that Z package work out good for you? I have a 2018 Colorado V6. Im looking to get the 2024 Flagstaff Microlite 25FKBS.
@jeff9536 ай бұрын
@@Ice_Queen_Empress You might need a slightly bigger truck than the Colorado in my opinion due to the length and weight of the 25FKBS.
@michaelmorgan98764 жыл бұрын
This video was extremely helpful! We recently purchased a 2017 Colorado specifically to tow the trailer we want to buy, and were hearing things like" that truck is too light to to, and stop a 4500lb trailer." so of course we began kicking ourselves for buying a "lightweight truck for the job, but you have put our minds at ease. The numbers are irrefutable and make perfect sense, so we will continue our search for the perfect travel trailer. BTW, I love yourGrey Wolf trailer.
@wmason1961 Жыл бұрын
It would be nice to have an update to your comment. I am considering a Colorado. Our camper weighs 3000 lbs. I would be curious how you and your truck did.
@michaelmorgan9876 Жыл бұрын
@@wmason1961 Hi Will. We have had our truck/trailer combo for 2 seasons now, and I've been very impressed with the towing capabilities of the Colorado. Our trailer is 27' & approximately 5000 lbs. loaded, and we have travel extensively with it. I have to say we're most certainly not the fastest going up a mountain, but the truck pulls very well, and there is no labouring or transmission issues. We've done two trips of well over 2000 km's, including one over the Rockies into Alberta, and have had no issues. We own the gas version of the Colorado, and I do work with a couple of people who have the diesel version, and they are quite happy with theirs as well. This truck will have no issues pulling a 3000 lb. trailer. Our truck will be getting more use starting in May, as I'm retiring, and we'll really start to get our enjoyment out of the combo. I hope this update helps you with your decision. Happy camping!!
@michaelmorgan9876 Жыл бұрын
Just a little additional info Will. I do find that with the shorter wheelbase of the Colorado, in very windy conditions it does get moved around slightly when towing. Not to say in a dangerous manner, but you do need to be aware of it. It also has to be pretty windy in order to feel this affect. May not be as much of an issue for you, depending on the length of your trailer.
@wmason1961 Жыл бұрын
@Michael Morgan Thank you for responding. I have a comparison test drive on Friday with both a Colorado and a Ranger. I really don't know which I prefer. I will keep your comments in mind. Our current camper is a single axle 16ft. I know it will tow this one, but it is nice to hear that we could go a bit larger. I retire in late March. I will very likely spend more time in the camper so it may have to grow.
@michaelmorgan9876 Жыл бұрын
@@wmason1961 Glad the info was of some help, and congratulations on your upcoming retirement.
@bradbucklin26923 жыл бұрын
Thanks for breaking it down very detailed I'm on it like that when hauling my toy hauler as well I have a 19 colorado ZR2 DMax and I pull an 18' toy hauler with no problem I wish the RV was a bit bigger but being a toy hauler it's a bit heavier the a regular travel trailer and the ZR2 has a max towing capacity of 5k
@guscordeiro4304 жыл бұрын
Thanks, awesome info...I was scared to death when I got a Canyon and I heard it wouldn’t work with a Springdale 202...numbers are even better....like you said, she is a midsize monster
@ballpython3655 жыл бұрын
I seen one before with a modestly sized 5th wheel. Don't know how sharp of a turn he could make without smashing his window though haha I don't want to jynx anything but GM has done a fantastic job with the resurrected midsize twins. Best towing, best quarter mile street performance, well designed, modernized interior, especially in LT and up trims. Love my 17 Z71.
@kimnmyka5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I am likely gonna go with the Colorado for my new RV...very hepful!
@crv200514 жыл бұрын
A really good video--not only about pulling but about stopping!
@freeskier1753 жыл бұрын
Good job, I'm looking a trailer now to tow with my Colorado. This helped.
@ferny107fg3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget the fuel, I purchased a 2016 v6 after watching your video. thank you
@jameskell31536 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have just about the same settup as in the video. 2017 Colorado with a 2018 Passport 2520, with a weight of 4980.
@jeffbeard61614 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!!! Thanks for breaking everything down so perfectly.
@robertjaronske97366 жыл бұрын
Looks like I'm going to RUCKER to pick up an 18ft!!!! In-laws are giving us their 2008 and needed this greatly HELPFUL INFORMATION!!! Thank you sir!!!
@Dumpytrumpy20665 жыл бұрын
What a really awesome video that leaves one smarter than before watching! Cool Thanks
@michaelreilley11076 жыл бұрын
Just bought a Colorado LT (V-6) and this answered many of my questions. Great job in your explanation. I like your use of a spread sheet to display your numbers. Nice touch. Keep up the good work.
@chad48535 жыл бұрын
What do you get for gas mileage when towing?
@ASMRFOODIEPIE Жыл бұрын
Yeah I seen even some cars pulling trailers it's usually but I have seen it I own a 2006 colorado and I pulled a big boat 🚢
@parkerb41906 жыл бұрын
You answered this very well. Should be no problem pulling my new Airstream Sport.Also I have had Toyota trucks no Match is for sure ....Well done Thanks
@jimstreit49446 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Thanks. I also have a 2017 Colorado Crew Cab V6 short bed. On the drivers side door panel my sticker says GVWR is 6000, but has the same GCWR of 12,000. I have a 2019 Coachmen Apex 215rbk camper with a ry weight was suppose to be 4,431 Similar size to yours. I wanted to share some real world numbers. I used weight estimates based on what guides said to make sure I was in the ballpark, but I wanted to know the true weight and used a CAT scale for actual values. Truck with a full tank of gas and me in it (I'm ~175) and WDH was 4,780 (F =2,680, R=2,100) Truck with a full tank of gas and me in it, + new camper with nothing in it was 9,340 (F=2,620, R=2,580 T=4,140) Same setup fully loaded up with my wife (~150) bikes, tools, chairs, clothes, food, pots, pans & stuff ... 10,280 (F=2,740 R=2,980 T=4,560) Part of the additional weight also includes a different hitch. I upgraded to a ProPride 3P which weighs about 125 MORE then my previous hitch. Gives us about 660 pounds of gear and food. Great information. Thanks
@travelingwiththetracys94896 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all of this great information. I want to take my fully loaded rig to a CAT scale at some point. I just completed a 2,800 mile trip towing the trailer over some seriously steep grades in California and Oregon. The Colorado performed great! I am posting videos of the trip and will post a complete evaluation of how the truck handled the trip at the end of all of the videos.
@d.b.cooper72903 жыл бұрын
A man that lists his wife's weight is a man that is not afraid of anything on this earth. Cheers.
@danielhiggins87985 жыл бұрын
Very helpful info. It’s telling me the Colorado is right on the lower limit for a small travel trailer. I plan to buy a trailer soon, probably closer to 7000 lbs. I guess I’ll be forced to buy a heavy-half or a 3/4 ton.
@travelingwiththetracys94895 жыл бұрын
7000 lbs will be too much for the Colorado. The Silverado 1500 can pull 9400 lbs. That would be a good option.
@tullwigley96746 жыл бұрын
Great video and SUPER HELPFUL. Your process/spreadsheet helped me from going bald as I was about to start pulling my hair out trying to figure all of the out.
@seaneugene6 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear I'm not the only one.
@keithkatashuk82016 жыл бұрын
Great break down of everything. Thanks for sharing, definitely what I was looking for.
@craiga90933 жыл бұрын
Great video, this has made everything make so much more sense. We have a '17 Colorado Z71 v6 and are thinking of getting our first trailer. We are eyeing a 2016 Rockwood Roo 23ikss. The numbers I'm finding dont seem to add up (GVWR is LOWER than dry weight??) so I've cobbled together data by looking at different model years. Either way it's definitely a heavier trailer than yours, but assuming I'm crunching the numbers right based on your spreadsheet. I think I still come out with about 900-1000 lbs of margin. It looks like my biggest area for concern might be the truck payload itself - depending on how much cargo we put in the truck and how heavy that hitch weight actually ends up being.
@RVTA3 жыл бұрын
In August, I travel to Shipshewana, Indiana (from Fort Worth, Texas) to pick up my 5,200 pounds dry and under 24 foot Mini Lite 2205S. Yes, I have a 2016 Chevy Colorado v6 with the 7,000 pound towing package. This week, after reading various online comments, I definitely get mixed messages. Most say I am foolish and should only tow with a pimped out F250 or F350. I'm quite sure I'll be okay.
@6SPDLS162 Жыл бұрын
How did the tow go?
@RVTA Жыл бұрын
@@6SPDLS162 No issues. Flat-65/70. Hills55/65. Big Hills-55! Cruise control on the flats and watch my revs on hills. When it revs, I get off the peddle and then again give it some gas. I've driven about 4,000 miles. No issues on country roads (no semis and flat). Some issues going up busy highway inclines. Yes, a bigger truck would be nice, but I can't park it in the garage in a state that has a lot of hailstorms.
@6SPDLS162 Жыл бұрын
@@RVTA great to hear! Thank you for the response. Safe travels
@47Viggen6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video. Wife and I are thinking about buying a small TT. I was/am confused on the whole process of GCVW, tow rating etc. Great video the Colorado will be more than enough for the camper we are thinking about.
@travelingwiththetracys94896 жыл бұрын
47Viggen - I am glad the video was helpful. Enjoy the camper and happy traveling!
@georgedenninghoff31966 жыл бұрын
Now do one on wheel base. Weight was nicely done. Many only look at weight and forget the impotence of length ratios.
@davekreutzer83255 жыл бұрын
I have the same question. The weight is one thing but the wheel base/length of trailer ratio is another. I have a 2017 Canyon and looking to buy a 25' Winnebago travel trailer. The weight is well under what I can tow but I'm concerned about the length of the trailer with cross winds.
@JohnSimons03144 жыл бұрын
Very detailed and well explained video. Thank you for the information!
@whoistheroach13611 ай бұрын
For those of you thinking of getting the ZR2 model. know that the max trailer weight is 5,000 lbs. compared to the 7000 lbs for the other models. The reason for the reduced weight capacity is hotly debated over and over again ad nauseum on the Colorado forums.
@arickuppe4145 жыл бұрын
This really helped simply my towing questions with my i5 Colorado Thanks for the help
@vinnieortega2 жыл бұрын
Impressive. I have 20ft travel trailer which I tow with a 2010 silverado with a 4.8 which is a dog....it struggles up hills and gulps gas. I've been looking at colorados for a while now
@lycanhunter56223 жыл бұрын
I have a 2019 Chevy Colorado ZR2 duramax and an avenger rv that weighs the same as your trailer.... has pulled it safely so far
@pucktoplay12 жыл бұрын
Remember, technically you are just supposed to add the GVWR of truck and trailer which gives you 13,270# which is over the 12k GCWR, but everyone including myself stretches this a little bit and usually is a non-issue if you keep track of the weights like you obviously are in this video. I've had my 2.8 colorado up to 15k combined weight before in a pinch.
@Ice_Queen_Empress6 ай бұрын
I am so glad i found your video!
@NANA-dn7cq4 жыл бұрын
This helped me so much!!! I have the exact truck with a slightly smaller TT we are picking up this weekend. Could you share if use a WDH and sway control? If so, what type/brand. Thanks so much for this video!
@scottswannie25003 жыл бұрын
2016 Z71, V-6, 23’ Kodiak Cub TT, 3909 dry weight 1591 payload weight. I use a Husky WDH with an added sway bar attached. Works fine so far. No issues
@joshuahelm56606 жыл бұрын
I owned a 2016 Colorado, v6, the same as yours. I pulled a trailer that when loaded was about 5300 pounds. The Colorado did really well towing it. But, I will say, when I towed it up into the mountains on steep grades, that transmission got hot really quickly and I didn't like it. Once it got up to 250 degrees, and I was sweating bullets. So, I ended up selling it and getting a Silverado with the 5.3 V8 tow package rated at 9400 pounds to tow. I don't even notice the trailer now, and the truck pulls it right up the same hills a lot easier, and with a lot less worry about my transmission.
@unknownguy77436 жыл бұрын
What state were you in?
@joshuahelm56606 жыл бұрын
California
@user-bf2lj1fz7s22 күн бұрын
Would those numbers change if modifications were made to the truck like add a leaf?
@donklassenable Жыл бұрын
This was useful to us, thank you.
@BluesGuitarStudent3 жыл бұрын
I own a '21 Chevy Colorado Crew cab with the tow package. All the advertising says it can haul 7,000, but my door sticker says 6,000. I'm assuming at least for safety sake, I have to stick with 6K max load.
@garybolin4753 Жыл бұрын
I have same problem. My door says 5800 for my 2020 v6 crew, with tow package z82... I should get 7,000lb. But my dealer says NO. Because I don't have the Trans cooler or tow radiator??? No one can help my ??
@rickbakker40943 жыл бұрын
Thank You made it simple to under stand
@Dennis16593 жыл бұрын
Great video. At 6’8 I love mind.
@jhooton756 жыл бұрын
Great video! I really liked the breakdown.
@boilermaker77544 жыл бұрын
very well explained., thanks.
@briandunn4581 Жыл бұрын
Thank you this video was really helpful
@thefunkycrummer16486 жыл бұрын
Would like your opinion (happy to hear from others as well). I have a 2016 Dodge Durango V6 with the towing package. Towing capacity is stated at 6,200lbs, GCWR is 11,600lbs, max tongue weight 620lbs and the vehicle has additional cooling, load leveling suspension, and anti-sway. I currently have an Rpod travel trailer that is about 3,200lbs and I can tow it very well. I am considering upgrading to a Lance 1685 which is 4,500 pounds dry weight which will have an additional 300 - 500lbs with our stuff in it and is 22ft long. The Durango itself is 5,000lbs. Last thing to mention is that in the vehicle there will be about 550lbs accounting for passengers and stuff. Given the above I would be about 1,200lbs under the towing capacity and I would be about 1000lbs under GCWR. So far so good (I think). What I am worried about is that the Durango owners manual states a Frontal Area max of 40 square feet. The Lance is 8' wide and 10' tall which puts the frontal area at 80'. If I am calculating frontal area correctly that would put me way over the max. If I should subtract the frontal area of the Durango from the frontal area of the trailer then I am probably good. (BTW - my Rpod has 65 square feet of frontal area) So...I am asking not just CAN I tow the Lance trailer (I think that is a yes) but will the towing experience be positive? Positive in this case is that might engine won't be pegged at 5000 rpm and won't overheat. Thoughts welcome! Thanks.
@mikepawelec77856 жыл бұрын
Hi Brain, I have 17 DD v6 with towing package same as yours..(5900lbs loaded including toung weight)and I tow 2011 ION 248BH TT 26 ft.4300lbs loaded (3740 lbs dry)..toung weight 500 lbs about 80 sf frontage....no problems lots of power .60-65 MPH on the freeway 6th gear 2200-2500 rpms.. sometimes 7th in auto mod transmission..no paddle shifting...my last trip 500 km (I'm from Canada) mostly highway i got 13.2 MPG.. I get better MPG on slower roads(53 MPH)... I think its dou to the 80 sf frontage . of course i have a good WD hitch with sway control. I took my set up to the CAT scale. I hope this helps... I feel save and comfortable towing with DD
@TommyStGeorge5 жыл бұрын
Can you share that spreadsheet file please?
@thomasdipaolo23495 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Currently in the process of weight our, truck, trailer and cargo. Thanks for the video
@garyradford93812 жыл бұрын
Good Evening Tracy, liked your vision, had a hard time to follow along if you please help me on this what I have befor I buy this travel trailer first I have a 2019 Chevy Colorado it's a crew cab tow package 3.6 L V--6 motor short bed LT kinda like yours I think now the trailer were looking at Is a forest River coach the dry weight is 4500 lbs young weight is 566 now in the truck will be me 190 lbs wife 120 lbs mother - in- law 115 3 Dogs that is about 35-40 lbs will I be ok going down the interstate on the young is 2 group #24 batt with 2 propane bottles ( forgotten to say that , thank you Gary
@marionk9954 жыл бұрын
Just came across your video thank you it helped a lot 👍
@CTRadventures5 ай бұрын
Might be a dumb question, we are tent campers for.the longest time, but we are wanting to branch out. We have a huge tent and a 12.5k BTU portable ac but the summer is brutal here in fla. My Colorado is the 4 cylinder version and is rated at 3500. These Coleman's 17b looks like they are super light and will me more then our fam of 3 need but for the price looks amazing. The dry weight is 2985. But the gvwr is 3990. If I understood you correctly, this would be way too much for my vehicle correct? Or am I wrong
@lindamasica14584 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me how much sway to expect pulling comparable trailer with my 2017 Chevy Colorado. Some people warn that the sway on a windy day or passing a semi is scary (say vs a 5th wheel). Thank you.
@spankroy3 жыл бұрын
You forgot the most important number, the cargo capacity of your truck. Many people go over that before going over any of the other numbers. It's also unusual to have tongue weight of less than 10% of the weight of the trailer. Usually it's around 15% of the trailer weight.
@d.b.cooper72903 жыл бұрын
He adds 162 pounds of battery, propane and hitch to the front of the trailer. This is added to the tongue weight as it sits so close to the hitch. This gives an actual tongue weight of ~13% of the trailer weight.
@josephlux89616 жыл бұрын
towed a MicroLite 21DS for the 1st time this past weekend with the '18 Colorado (V6). RPM w tow/haul mode engaged was running between 3500 and 4000 most of the time (up and down highway rolling hills). That bothered me. It did a fine job in the steep dirt road (4X4 engaged) when in 2nd gear; it almost stalled out in 3rd gear. Any comments from anyone on the high RPM at 65mph?
@danielhiggins87985 жыл бұрын
Joseph Lux I have the same issues with a Ram 1500 with the Pentastar V6. No fuel savings when your engine has to be at such high RPMs.
@stevebuchanan57735 жыл бұрын
The 3.6 doesn't have the low end torque like the 4.3, so the torque comes on more in the higher rpm range. The truck shifts at 6,800 with you foot to the floor it's a high rev engine. I don't like how it shifts to 6th gear at 40 mph, I have looking into 4.10 gears to change out the 3.42 this would help your towing slot, nitro gearing I believe is the company
@williamsmith27954 жыл бұрын
If you dont want to worry about gross weight just get a truck with equal or higher gvwr than the trailer and you dont have to worry about the other numbers. Can you rent a v8 silverado and compair the fuel mileage vs a colorado? I think you will see a higher fuel mileage with the silverado especially if the trailer is heavier.
@arturoymercedesbonilla84444 жыл бұрын
GREAT Video! Thanks!!!! We've been told our 2009 wont haul much... is it possible you can point us to where you found the GCWR? Label on our truck only has GVWR and I was able to find some of the other specs on Edmunds. Is there hope for us????
@roblyons3 жыл бұрын
You’re missing the fuel in your payload calculation. The gas you put into the tank. .
@KstrSM155 жыл бұрын
I have a 2018 Z71 Colorado. As for a 5th wheel, i found a '96 Jayco 21ft with a dry weight of 4130. Dont see why it wouldn't work.
@Basstaic5 жыл бұрын
Check the payload. A 5th wheel is more about payload than towing capacity, because the weight is carried in the bed of the truck. That sounds like way too much payload for a Colorado.
@lauriewheless86224 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you. Did you make any changes to the mirrors on your truck?
@travelingwiththetracys94894 жыл бұрын
We have the kind of towing mirrors that you attach to the regular mirrors. I only use them when I am towing.
@crv200516 жыл бұрын
solid video, but one question/problem - the tongue weight should be part of GCWR in your final calculations because as you said it has to count in your payload, right? A WD hitch and sway bar can help but it was odd how you left out tongue weight at the end. ?? Agree about Colorado. solid truck.
@travelingwiththetracys94896 жыл бұрын
I might be wrong, but I include the tongue weight with the overall weight of the trailer, so I don’t count it again with the truck when I am trying to figure out the overall GCWR. I count it against the payload to determine how much the truck can handle, but the actual weight is part of the trailer.
@crv200516 жыл бұрын
Got it. Thank you for the reply. Hhhmmn.
@TGSguitars3 жыл бұрын
You need to add the weight of black, grey and potable water weight too. Trailer dry weight is adding the weight of the tanks. So you numbers are off.
@6SPDLS162 Жыл бұрын
Dry weight is NO water. If you are pulling dry you have no water, otherwise you’re not dry.
@scottswannie25003 жыл бұрын
On another note, can you or anyone else speak on your solution to the slight lack of visibility with the stock side mirrors on the Colorado while towing? I’ve installed a rear camera to our trailer which was pre-wired, which works great, but from past experiences found that the mirror extensions are cheaply made, not custom fit for the Colorado, and they look like crap and shake while driving causing a lack of clear visibility to change lanes. Just curious.
@commonsense24693 жыл бұрын
I use clip on mirrors on our 2019 Canyon and they work fine. I purchased these on Amazon - Fit Systems 3891 Deluxe Universal Clip on Towing Mirror”. They are way better than a pair I had years before .
@johnharper20165 жыл бұрын
I was very surprised and sort of angry that GM would put this truck out there and push the tow rating as 7K LBS (gas) and 7700 LBS (oil burner) and equip it with a hitch that is non WD capable. The Draw Tite replacement is visible better. Anybody pulling any kind of travel trailer is going to be using some kind of WD hitch. Check the tag on your hitch. No rating for WD. I checked with local Chevy dealer and they confirmed not recommended for WD application. Go figure.
@scottswannie25003 жыл бұрын
I use a Husky chain-equipped WDH with sway bar on my 2016 Z71, and it helps considerably. I recommend a WDH as did the dealer.
@johnharper20165 жыл бұрын
The factory installed hitch on the Colorado is not rated to be used with a weight distributing hitch. Suggest you replace it with Draw Tite #76004. This is a Class IV hitch bolt on replacement for Colorado/Canyon and is rated for WD hitch.
@scottswannie25003 жыл бұрын
Hmmmm. WDH has worked just fine on our 2016 Z71. No issues.
@zookids883 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!! Would you mind sharing the setup you have on your Colorado? Are you using a wdh? We’re about to pull the trigger on a Colorado and a camper. Thanks again for your video!
@scottswannie25003 жыл бұрын
I use both a Husky chain WDH with attached sway bar. Helps a lot, I think. Towing a 23’ Kodiak Cub single axle 3909 dry weight.
@msg63bretired824 жыл бұрын
Excellent.
@jonathanw44326 жыл бұрын
Very helpful thank you!
@FeiHuWarhawk6 жыл бұрын
I am looking at different towing vehicles. Tow a race car with Featherlite trailer weighs max at 5800 lbs. looking at 2 WD 2.8L Duramax. My weight and equipment about 400lb. My concern is towing up Appalachian mountains! When heading west from Maryland. How strong is the transmission? Should an auxiliary Trans Cooler be added? I would use Amsoil transfluid designed for towing. Can you add a 3.73 gears from the dealership? Will it maintain warranted?
@austindiedrick69804 жыл бұрын
I understand it is rated to handle it but how severely do you feel the wind resistance?
@maryfahning5 жыл бұрын
This is a very helpful analysis. We are in the process of outfitting a rig and are seriously looking at a 2018 or 2019 Colorado coupled with an RPod 179. In the process of duplicating your spread sheet for our potential configuration. I am confused as to how you determined your GCVR in the first column under the truck? I can't seem to find it anywhere in dealer specifications nor manipulate your number to get it. Thanks so much!
@travelingwiththetracys94895 жыл бұрын
The GCWR is the total weight of the truck and what it is towing (including everything that you are carrying in the truck and trailer). This is the weight you must be under if you pull your truck and trailer onto a truck scale. According my chart, it looks like the GCWR should be 12,800 pounds, but I read somewhere that it is actually 12,000 pounds. If you are towing an R-pod, you should easily be under the maximum numbers. The R-Pod is a very light trailer.
@maryfahning5 жыл бұрын
@@travelingwiththetracys9489 Thank you for your reply! I just found a Trailering Guide on the Chevy website. It provides all of the numbers for all of the different towing vehicles and configurations. The GCWR is listed as 12,000 pounds for the 3.6L V6 with trailering package configuration. The diesel takes it to 12,700. Your video really helped me make sense of all of these acronyms and numbers. Thank you again for taking the time to produce it.
@mayanalien6 жыл бұрын
Great video
@JohnDoe-ho7pd3 жыл бұрын
Is this a program that can it be downloaded? I have a 2018 ZR2 with the V6, looking to buy either a Winnebago Minnie or the Rock wood mini lite.
@targetsb5 жыл бұрын
Great video. I just curious about the braking. How does it handle sudden stops or course corrections?
@travelingwiththetracys94895 жыл бұрын
You need a trailer brake, but I haven't had any problems yet. It has handled every situation I have put it in so far.
@scottswannie25003 жыл бұрын
I installed a brake control too. Purchased at O’Reillys and super easy install on the 2016 Z71 Colorado. Three wires under the drivers side kick panel. Piece of cake and works great. 45-minute install job.
@pikewyo5 жыл бұрын
What kind of weight distribution hitch do you have? I have a 2017 GMC Canyon and am looking at a TT around 4500 lbs UVW.
@ronaldharrison744 жыл бұрын
Hello, Really like the info. Great Video, I have a 2015 Canyon, Did you need towing mirrors with your setup. Please send info. Ron,
@travelingwiththetracys94894 жыл бұрын
You will need towing mirrors. I picked some up pretty cheap on Amazon.
@jasoncarpp77426 жыл бұрын
One question I have (if it hasn't been asked) is what kind of engine do you have powering the Colorado? Does it have a Duramax 2.8 litre diesel engine? Or does it have a gasoline V6 engine? How much power and torque an engine delivers can be a deciding factor in a trucks ability to tow what you want.
@jaidyn4246 жыл бұрын
He has a v6 1:58 in video.
@brucefredrickson96775 жыл бұрын
Gas motor since it has 7000 tow capacity. Diesel has 7600 tow capacity
@kmjohn95056 жыл бұрын
How's it do in the mountains / hills? We're looking to buy a new Colorado, but are wondering about towing our 3400lb popup
@Basstaic6 жыл бұрын
Keith M Johnson - It isn’t a Silverado, but it does the job. We are pulling close to 6,000 pounds and haven’t met a mountain we can’t climb, so I think you will have no problem with a pop up. You just have to weigh the pros and cons of having a smaller truck.
@jcf65975 жыл бұрын
Hi Great video. I imagine you're using a weight distribution and anti sway hitch, what are you using and are you happy with it? What's your thoughts on the diesel Colorado for towing the same size trailer?
@Basstaic5 жыл бұрын
I use both the weight distribution bars and the anti sway ... not sure of the brand. The diesel will give you 700 more pounds of towing.
@RandomPerson-re2hv2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2020 Chevy Colorado, V6, 2WD. The sticker on the inside of the door only lists GVWR (5800) & GAWR FRT (3200) & GAWR RR (3500). It does not list the GCWR. Where do you find that? There are so many different models of the Colorado. Kind of confusing. I was looking at the Airstream Caravel which is about 3200 pounds (Unit Base Weight (with LP & Batteries)). I am definitely a noob here so feel free to savagely ridicule me in the comments if need be, any help is appreciated, thanks!
@marlahagy7646 жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm all too new to trailer towing, I have a 1999 dodge dakota sport magnum with a 5 speed manual transmission. It is a 5.2L. My question is can I pull a 22ft travel trailer safely and I am concerned about shifting. Your thoughts would be appreciated.
@travelingwiththetracys94896 жыл бұрын
Denise Hagy - I am not sure. You will need to find the towing specs on that particular truck and see how much you can safely tow. There should be information online, or you could call Dodge directly to see about getting that information. You will need to check for 1999, since the towing capacity will change on the trucks from year to year. You also need to know if you have the V6 or V8 of that model. I believe the 5.2 L is a V8.
@TheGbortnick5 жыл бұрын
Great video . What hind of mileage are you getting.
@mattr71186 жыл бұрын
Nice video and truck! What do you get for MPGs unloaded without towing? Just curious about real world application.
@travelingwiththetracys94896 жыл бұрын
I get 19-20 MPG when not towing and 10-11 MPG when towing.
@josecampos95163 жыл бұрын
2021 Pacific Coachworks Sandsport 1915LE is anyone towing this toy hauler with a Colorado 2019 z71 or can anyone tell me if it’s safe to tow? Thanks
@bradenalthaus21674 жыл бұрын
One thing though is I didn't notice you add the weight of water too
@jac2934 жыл бұрын
He added a caption that all tanks are empty.
@EGGINFOOLS6 жыл бұрын
I've watched a lot of towing videos and a lot say the tongue weight should be 10% the trailer weight. I noticed yours wasn't? Is there a reason for that?
@rickbakker40943 жыл бұрын
I have a 4 cylinder colorado rated at 3500
@BEARLOCSTARR15 жыл бұрын
thank you
@JB-lc4lp3 жыл бұрын
Quick question. When pulling your camper did you continuously use your tow haul button on the Colorado or when is the best times to use that? Thank you.
@eljefe623 жыл бұрын
Since adding a weight distributing hitch, I have not been using the tow/haul feature and the fuel economy has improved and the ride is much nicer/quieter. If pulling in the mountains, I would definitely use it.