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10-03-2015, 06:04 AM
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Good morning all,
I have a 195 RB and am thinking about getting a new Chevy Colorado is anyone towing with one, it so what TT are you towing and how well does it do, Chevy says it has a 7000 lb towing capacity and my TT only weight 2950lb.
The Colorado I have now has a 5500 lb capacity and it does OK but I woulike like a little more
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10-04-2015, 11:48 PM
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A "little more" what?
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10-05-2015, 06:11 AM
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LOL, We all want a little more. As for the new vs old Colorado, I would ask some detailed questions about what makes the difference?
It could be changes that don't affect the towing feel at all.
Personally I would want a little more truck.
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10-05-2015, 06:22 AM
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I pull a 2015 23RB with a 2015 Colorado V6 4x4 Z71. I've pulled it around 600 miles so far. I figure my trailer loaded is probably 5300 pounds.
Colorado handles it but I've never got over 65 mph. I also am only getting about 10.5 mpg while towing the trailer, I get 24 mpg empty.
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10-05-2015, 06:23 AM
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the difference from what I am told is:
1. more HP the v6 has 305 HP my inline 5 has 265
2. the towing package on the new one has locking dif, and a lower rear gear.
3. the new on is a bit wider than the old.
we went on a 300+ mile trip with my current Colorado and it was fine got 13 MPG, not to bad, and it pulled up the mts. OK just think a little more power would be helpful,
norty1, are you saying if it were you, you would get a bigger truck like a 1500 series or bigger ??
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10-05-2015, 06:25 AM
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10-05-2015, 06:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FishAr
I pull a 2015 23RB with a 2015 Colorado V6 4x4 Z71. I've pulled it around 600 miles so far. I figure my trailer loaded is probably 5300 pounds.
Colorado handles it but I've never got over 65 mph. I also am only getting about 10.5 mpg while towing the trailer, I get 24 mpg empty.
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so it would appear it would handle the 3500 lbs my weighs loaded easily
THANKS
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10-05-2015, 06:32 AM
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Taking my wife on her first camping trip tomorrow.
I fully expect to be ordered to start shopping for bigger trailer by Friday.
Don't know if I can push the colorado much farther as to weight.
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10-05-2015, 06:57 AM
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 We went from a 24 to a 19 foot, then after things started to fall apart, I put my foot down and we got the 25.6 Love it.
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10-05-2015, 07:46 AM
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nice rig FishAr
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10-05-2015, 08:43 AM
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Quote:
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Taking my wife on her first camping trip tomorrow.
I fully expect to be ordered to start shopping for bigger trailer by Friday.
Don't know if I can push the colorado much farther as to weight.
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I know I wouldn't tow anything bigger with mine,
why do you think she will want a bigger TT, ours is smaller than yours and we both love it, just wish it had a bigger black water tank
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10-05-2015, 09:39 AM
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It's me too. Want a slide and 80 inch bed.
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10-05-2015, 09:56 AM
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And an enclosed underbelly for winter.
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10-05-2015, 09:59 AM
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an enclosed underbelly would be nice, do you winter camp ?
and do you still have to winterize if you have and enclosed unberbelly
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10-05-2015, 10:03 AM
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I am retired but have out of town winter work opportunities.
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11-01-2015, 01:08 PM
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Taking my wife on her first camping trip tomorrow.
I fully expect to be ordered to start shopping for bigger trailer by Friday.
Don't know if I can push the colorado much farther as to weight.
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Well I traded for a 2016 CC Colorado V6 with the towing package Friday
Can't wait to try it out 
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11-01-2015, 01:10 PM
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I bought a sunset trail st250rb with a slide ot.
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11-01-2015, 01:11 PM
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5400 empty and it pulled fine on the way home from the dealer.
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11-01-2015, 04:32 PM
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Quote:
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5400 empty and it pulled fine on the way home from the dealer.
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That's good to hear, my 3000lb RB 195 should be a walk in the park for the new truck
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11-01-2015, 05:33 PM
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IMHO, the new Colorado will handle what you have without much issue. Though I agree with Norty. Personally, I would rather have a little more truck, like the 1500/150 series. The advantage is that you will have expansion opportunities. If you decide to upgrade your TT to something in the 24foot range, a 1500/150 will still work great. Just my two cents.
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