Useful to know how an off-road version can tow on paved roads. It's nice to have a truck for accomplishing different tasks. Maybe a test combining off-road hillclimb and towing a (smaller) trailer can bring this kind of (very capable) trucks to its limits
Interesting video. It's neat to see how changing out a few parts make a vastly different truck on the same platform. I think those muilt-matic shocks make a big difference in terms of capability and just aren't designed for towing. A Trail boss with the same rear 3:23 gears and axel rating of 3,800lbs. can tow 9,500 lbs. The max tow package swaps the gears to 3:42 and a bigger axel with a 4,185 gawr. Stiffer suspension, some extra cooling and you are rated for 11,900 lbs. of towing with 2,103 pounds of payload. As per my 21' RST max tow with the 6.2. Engineering to optimize a particular task is pretty cool.
Thanks for watching! I've tested various versions of these trucks in just about every form, including every engine option. Honestly overall the platform is very good in any guise. Like you said, depending on how it's tuned can greatly affect the off-road capability, payload, and towing.
Very interesting video. It would be nice if you have a Silverado 1500 with the 3.0 diesel to compare with this 6.2. The 6.2, while quite competent, is a gas-hog. I believe the ZR2 Silverado will have a diesel option for 2023. If I sound like I prefer diesels for towing, it’s because I do …
I have done a few videos with the 3.0 diesel in GMCs. I may also be getting one soon for a towing test, if everything works out. I love the 3.0 diesel, I hate reliability issues with modern diesel emission systems.
You have to manually put it into Tow/Haul mode. Just below the 4wd buttons there is the dial to select the drive mode. The inside lower portion of that dial has the Tow/Haul button. Thanks for watching!
Does this truck have an automatic leveler? Will the rear level out with the front suspension to keep it flat or will I be driving “slanted” the whole ride
No auto leveling system. Use a high quality weight distribution hitch, like an Equal-i-zer, and/or airbags. The hitch is a better option as it increases stability, reduces sway, and restores weight to your front axle for better braking and steering. The air bags will help level the truck, but that's all. Air bags and a WD hitch can level the truck and provide all the additional safety features, but it must be set up properly.
In the 4,700 lb range, but the weight isn't the issue, the massive frontal area and flat face make this thing very wind resistant. I've towed trailers double this weight and gotten better fuel mileage with the same tow vehicle.
Yeah, that's probably a good guess. It seems once you go above 50mph with this trailer you really start to notice the wind resistance. At 50 you may see 15mpg, but probably around 9mpg at 70.
Useful to know how an off-road version can tow on paved roads. It's nice to have a truck for accomplishing different tasks. Maybe a test combining off-road hillclimb and towing a (smaller) trailer can bring this kind of (very capable) trucks to its limits
I really need to consider doing that test!
Interesting video. It's neat to see how changing out a few parts make a vastly different truck on the same platform. I think those muilt-matic shocks make a big difference in terms of capability and just aren't designed for towing. A Trail boss with the same rear 3:23 gears and axel rating of 3,800lbs. can tow 9,500 lbs. The max tow package swaps the gears to 3:42 and a bigger axel with a 4,185 gawr. Stiffer suspension, some extra cooling and you are rated for 11,900 lbs. of towing with 2,103 pounds of payload. As per my 21' RST max tow with the 6.2. Engineering to optimize a particular task is pretty cool.
Thanks for watching! I've tested various versions of these trucks in just about every form, including every engine option. Honestly overall the platform is very good in any guise. Like you said, depending on how it's tuned can greatly affect the off-road capability, payload, and towing.
Здравствуйте, хороший и правильный тест. Сколько смотрю, все сравнивают с чем нибудь, а не просто рассказали и показали преимущества. Спасибо.
Very interesting video. It would be nice if you have a Silverado 1500 with the 3.0 diesel to compare with this 6.2. The 6.2, while quite competent, is a gas-hog. I believe the ZR2 Silverado will have a diesel option for 2023.
If I sound like I prefer diesels for towing, it’s because I do …
I have done a few videos with the 3.0 diesel in GMCs. I may also be getting one soon for a towing test, if everything works out. I love the 3.0 diesel, I hate reliability issues with modern diesel emission systems.
Does the truck automatically go into tow haul mode after a trailer is connected? I did not see a way to turn it on with the different drive modes.
You have to manually put it into Tow/Haul mode. Just below the 4wd buttons there is the dial to select the drive mode. The inside lower portion of that dial has the Tow/Haul button.
Thanks for watching!
Does this truck have an automatic leveler? Will the rear level out with the front suspension to keep it flat or will I be driving “slanted” the whole ride
No auto leveling system. Use a high quality weight distribution hitch, like an Equal-i-zer, and/or airbags. The hitch is a better option as it increases stability, reduces sway, and restores weight to your front axle for better braking and steering. The air bags will help level the truck, but that's all. Air bags and a WD hitch can level the truck and provide all the additional safety features, but it must be set up properly.
@@EngineAdventures thank you for the information, made this research process a lot easier
How heavy was this trailer?
In the 4,700 lb range, but the weight isn't the issue, the massive frontal area and flat face make this thing very wind resistant. I've towed trailers double this weight and gotten better fuel mileage with the same tow vehicle.
I thought your location looked familiar, then I saw the Orem sign!
Yup, Utah Valley is where I do most of my filming!
@@EngineAdventures I am a little farther north, Ogden. With a slightly different color Zr2. Cheers.
Keen to see fuel mileage with just highway use at around 60 miles per hour. You would easily be over 12MPG I reckon?
Yeah, that's probably a good guess. It seems once you go above 50mph with this trailer you really start to notice the wind resistance. At 50 you may see 15mpg, but probably around 9mpg at 70.
@@EngineAdventures Cheers for the reply, I pick up my ZR2 in 6 weeks. Im in Aus so needs to be converted to RHD first :D
@@jtob5032 awesome, and here I am wanting a Y-61 Patrol from Australia
@@EngineAdventures we always want what we cant have.
9 mpg with 93 octane….ouch
That's pretty common with this trailer and gas engines. This trailer has an incredible amount of wind resistance.