How to Increase Towing Power in 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 with 5.3L V8 Towing 7600-lb Trailer
Question:
i have a 2003 avalanche 1500 4x4 4.10 gears and am towing a new aerolite 29foot 34.2inch bumper to hitch trailer with maximium gvwr of 7600. dry, i believe it is approx. 6420. i have added solar with a 4 pack of batteries which may add approx 150-200lbs. i test towed it before solar added and the truck performed what i believe to be well on a very steep uphill not sure what grade but for where im from its steep . it maxed out at 4200rpm with lots left over. i feel im safe but am just curious on your thoughts? truck also has factory HD tow package and transmission cooler as well as tailer brake and friction sway control arm... 355,000 kms - 220586.77 miles on tow vehicle.
asked by: Doug P
Expert Reply:
The towing capacity of the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 with 5.3L V8 and 4.10 rear axle is 8100-lbs. For a 7600-lb GVWR travel trailer the resulting 500-lb safety margin is adequate/low-ish. With a trailer that weighs substantially more than the tow vehicle's curb weight (5,678-lbs for the Avalanche) a weight distribution/sway control (WD/SC) system like the one you have installed is certainly appropriate.
Since you already have the heavy-duty towing package and transmission cooler, your next upgrade for towing capability is a performance tuner that can let your engine deliver its maximum output. The Edge Gas Evolution CS2 Performance Tuner # EP85350 can give you up to 15 more horsepower and up to 15-ft-lbs of additional torque.
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