Towing with my Half Ton Chevy...

[@9Packin]

2:15 to skip all the babbling and self promotion to get to the actual content of the video ...

[@Juh02078]

chill out little girl.....

[@robojohn181]

I would recommend this truck for weekend towing not for every day towing.

[@oscarbaeza1683]

What truck do you recommend for a everyday towing

[@yodaddy6340]

@@oscarbaeza1683 any diesel truck. I’ve had all of the big 3 diesel (2500 version) trucks and none ever let me down. I towed cars & trucks on the daily

[@zeratul4916]

What about pulling a small camper or a little bit of crop?

[@betochipistube6543]

I own my own company and I would most definitely recommend towing on the daily with the silverado.

[@michaelbull8301]

I have a 5x10 dump trailer. I have a small landscaping outfit. Would you recommend tow it daily with a 1500? With mulch or rocks in it?

[@marylandsportsman4114]

If you hold the tow haul button down for a few seconds it will turn off the grade braking.

[@Jeremia1.5]

I have a 2012 5.3 with the 6spd trans. I haul a mini excavator with it for about a year almost every day. the only problem I had was that the trans temp stay up 200 to 215 at first. I installed a bigger trans cooler and it kept it at between 150 and 180 degree. the chevy 1500 have the trans oil line running directly to the radiator having it like so hauling big weight the antifreeze will get hotter it'll cause the trans fluid running through it be a higher temp as well. trust me I don't care how much tech they place in a trany, 200 degree or above that it'll kill the trany. especially hauling heavy stuff. I'm still using my truck haven't had any transmission problem thank God.

[@DavidFlores-ut6wn]

HEAR THE TRUTH AND THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE what kind of transmission cooler

[@ktt659]

I tow with my 14 Denali for a living I run hotshot get a thermal bypass my temps while towing everyday don’t go above 120 and I have a derale trans cooler with the fan so she’s always chilly

[@imbrandon16]

@@ktt659I have the supercool on my 2019 LD Silverado 1500 4x4, average summer trans temp freeway is 189° in stop and go traffic this shit will hit 215°f with the freiking transmission supercool bypasss thing, I’m thinking about installing a trans cooler next. I seen the mishimoto one for like $500.00

[@shawnl4756]

Late the game, but I installed the updated trans temp sensor on my 2018 Z71 and my transmission went from 190-195 down to 150-160 looking at getting a camper hopefully the transmission will hold up and or TQ converter…

[@RPPerry1984]

A Weight Distribution Hitch would make such a difference with the 1500 and that heavy trailer.

[@MrFISCHER420]

My 18 5.3 LT didn’t even have a tow package when I bought it after dealer ran VIN, confirmed it does have a built in transmission cooler.

[@rustypliers74]

They all do I'm a certified technician all new gm trucks have coolers

[@mikekruger8806]

@@rustypliers74 what's the rated towing for a '15 SLT

[@rustypliers74]

@@mikekruger8806 what's the specs engine transmission rear end

[@shreqboi1]

Picking up a 2017 crew cab 4x4 today. Hopefully I can find a toy hauler light enough so I can pull it with my 4 seat rzr in it…

[@irish44fan]

Here for the truck content glad its back

[@javonlambert1275]

Should get the sure cool thermostat so it’ll open up at 150-170

[@MrVegaslive]

My LTZ has max trailering package which includes the enhanced engine cooler and few other things. Don't care for painted grill, bumpers, mirrors, door handles on high country. Plus, all them had 22" rims, and sunroofs which I don't care for. CHROME IS KING! I already replaced my 20's in favor of 18's for better quality ride. Also, 0 offset wheels with quality AT tires make it look more like what a real truck should look like. I'll have to check my window sticker and read again. Thinking I recall something about the trans cooler maybe being larger. Not sure if read that on my sticker or somewhere else(comparison to non max trailering)or different (2500) vehicle or something?

[@rockriver15]

You must be older lol

[@MrVegaslive]

@@rockriver15 Older and wiser

[@TheALPHAdizzle]

I would really like to see a video removing the amber reflectors and replacing them with white reflectors inside the headlights and also upgrading to LED headlights. Two things I want to do on my 17.

[@hunteradkins1217]

Does your truck have the upgraded trans cooler? That may be why. My truck has the brake controller and upgraded trans cooler .

[@THEPAGUNGUY]

What's ur trans temp when hauiling?

[@cbro6535]

I have 2 older model Silverado’s ones a 10 and ones a 13 I believe they both have the heavy duty trans cooler. I have yet to tow with them since I just recently upgraded from a 2000 Silverado but so far so good for the 2010 and 2013.

[@jtark9341]

Wow, I guess the upgraded transmission cooler in my 2017 max tow 6.2l does work. Mine is always around 186 pulling my 36ft travel trailer, even in 90° days.

[@MiguelCantera816]

where did you get your transmission cooler ?

[@jtark9341]

@@MiguelCantera816 it came with max trailer package

[@virgilgray]

I have a 5.3 L Vortec in my 2001 Chevy Suburban and I pull a two-car open car haul trailer. This is what I do 90% at a time with my Suburban. It is a half ton and I have no complaints. To those who say half tons can't pull I say bite me.

[@victornunez9204]

I have a 04 Chevy Tahoe and I was wondering if I could pull a dump trailer 12'×6' or a 10x6 dump trailer

[@brendan6973]

So glad the truck videos are back

[@TheStihl211]

Got the same truck and yours looks great, I have a 2014 looking to put the same setup on the truck since I often tow every weekend for the most part, thanks for the video man.

[@miguelipad5588]

That’s crazy I tow a a travel trailer with my 17 1500 24ft dry I never see 207 trans temp

[@robojohn181]

Miguel IPad my 17 Chevy Silverado z71 the highest it got towing was 250 which I did tow 4 to 6 days a week.

[@mmmmurphy]

@@robojohn181 trans temp got to 250??? change that fluid asap

[@robojohn181]

matt m I was using it for my landscaping business but ended trading it for a ram 2500 not sure why it got that hot most of the time I was always below towing rating for that truck.

[@THEPAGUNGUY]

I pull a 31 ft camper w my 1500 as well it stays around 195-198 unless getting on the highway or up big hills but it still only goes up to about 200 201

[@learnitfromwilliam]

Very helpful. I just bought the exact truck but it's a 14. We're eventually going to buy a travel trailer and I was gonna stay around 6k lb max. I know what to expect now. Thanks!

[@hellswindstaff91]

how are these towing a open car trailer with car on it? looking at a 2014 silverado 4x4 5.3 to tow my car to the track every once in a while thats all

[@JohnWargo93]

Hey man, I’ve towed only 2 cars with this truck to date… the heaviest was a Grand Cherokee. I’d say the truck did pretty well each time, I was happy with it.

[@hellswindstaff91]

@@JohnWargo93 awesome thanks man! ill check one out on Sunday. Was gonna go with a diesel but i dont need all that pulling power

[@michaelcardenas9566]

Once thermostats opens it stays open while driving. It’s the fans that kick on to cool the system down. Once it cools down it will turn off then repeat when it’s reach to a certain temp. I seen people installed external transmission cooler to keep it under 200. While towing.

[@rooster_saucer]

props for spitting out the specs and set up of the truck at the beginning... answered a lot real quick!

[@patrickobrien9982]

My buddy has the same truck u have except 2020. He blew his tranny up hauling his landscape trailer and dump trailer on a daily basis . His tranny lasted less than 1 year.

[@JohnWargo93]

Yikes!

[@THEPAGUNGUY]

Another PA man! Just subscribed I have a 2016 Silverado 1500 I believe mine does have the trans cooler in it. I have the factory brake controller installed as well. I tow a 31ft camper dry weight is 6,500lbs and my truck seems to do pretty good with it. I need to get the tow mirrors installed, my trans temp was about 201 while merginging on the highway then stayed about 195-198 the hole time. I'm planning a trip up to Maine next summer pulling my camper. Maybe I'll make some videos on my truck I'm mostly a gun guy now. My trucks stock now I'm getting a 2.5 inch leveling lift kit installed and some bigger tires and stuff installed over the winter.

[@JohnWargo93]

Patriot92 welcome to the channel man and thanks for the support 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@TJ-pi5xb]

The enclosed trailer is 3,450 lbs empty & the dump trailer comes in at 4,500 lbs empty. Dump trailer tows alot smoother than the enclosed.. nice video. Keep em coming

[@rebekahfullard3886]

Someone should clean that yard up 🙃

[@CharlieFabito-d1p]

hi great video as always. i have the 2014 silverado half ton. planning an towing a transport trailer with a mini cooper. do you think it can handle it?? have a great day. thanks in advance.

[@JohnWargo93]

Yes sir! I think you’ll be in good shape with it!

[@CharlieFabito-d1p]

@@JohnWargo93 thank you. have a great day

[@vtexcrsn]

I would not worry about the 207 degree transmission, I have 2016 1500 LT and I tow an 8000 lb camper in the mountains of Virginia off road in the national forest, my transmission runs up to around 227. The over heat warning indicator does not even come on until 270. If you tow often, just change your fluid every 60K miles. i agree with the other comments though, you are good if you are not towing every day.

[@JohnWargo93]

vtexcrsn thanks for the info man 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@DavidFlores-ut6wn]

vtexcrsn what is normal transmission temperature. I towed my 7500 toy hauler 23 footer up some hills and got nervous when my transmission got to 236 for 4 minutes when I went down hill it dropped to 200

[@tnddiving6166]

Buying a 18 Chevy crew cab to pull my 4 door Jeep rock crawler ,I guess that’ll be fine to pull a few times a year?

[@JohnWargo93]

Street Glide oh yeah I’ve pulled a few vehicles

[@hotdude655]

207 is nothing to worry about.

[@Garbschopshop]

Can someone tell me what size trailer this is? Going to buy one today.

[@JohnWargo93]

It’s a 7x14’ 14k dump

[@agentorange2554]

Checked out a couple of your videos. Going to haul a camper in the 7000 lb range with a Silverado z71 with the factory towing package. Gave me a lot more confidence in the truck than I had before. Thanks!!!

[@JohnWargo93]

Agent Orange appreciate the support!! I think you’ll be pretty good 👌🏼

[@ShadowTetsuo9999]

How did it go? I’m thinking something similar

[@JohnWargo93]

@@ShadowTetsuo9999 no troubles brother 🤟🏼

[@ShadowTetsuo9999]

@@JohnWargo93 thx I got a shingles job coming up an I have a 1500 2017 ram was worried about accepting it

[@Ls_swap211]

Hey John what drop hitch size did you use on this? I got similar setup with 8x28 enclosed and I gotta buy a hitch receiver today and just try guess at it till I get home to the truck lol

[@JohnWargo93]

This setup was just a 2” drop

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Sweet! I always dig towing videos. Can you remind me how to get to the trans temp in our gauges?

[@tendernuts1665]

Its in the settings on the dash bottom options. The gauges displayed. There is a youtube video on how to find it

[@fredvincent4224]

I was regularly doing 9k lbs with a dump trail on mine. Same specs. Blew up my rear end within 50k miles. Just because it will doesn’t mean you should 😂🤦🏼‍♂️

[@andrewhipps157]

Well if they still built trucks to be worked it wouldn’t be a problem lol

[@zeratul4916]

Freaking love this silverado, this is my dream truck for simple farm work.....................................................as well as the grocery getter.

[@datnegah6312]

Is this the knocked off version of jack the the guy with the ram manual

[@JohnWargo93]

It's not... my video came out over 3 month ago, his only last week...

[@carloscorrea9491]

WHAT IS THE MEASURE OF THIS TRAILER AND ITS CAPACITY AND WEIGHT PLEASE

[@JohnWargo93]

That’s a 7x14 14K GVW dump

[@carloscorrea9491]

@@JohnWargo93 TKS ...GOOD JOB AND GOOD LOOK

[@ShadowTetsuo9999]

@@JohnWargo93 I have a 2017 ram 1500 and was looking to buy the same size dump trailer as this, think I should be okay? House hold items only no cement or dirt

[@JohnWargo93]

@@ShadowTetsuo9999 yeah man, as long as you’re not making out the payload you’ll be fine for a 1/2 ton truck. I pulled this around fine with mine.

[@ShadowTetsuo9999]

@@JohnWargo93 thx 🙏🏾 keep up the content

[@helloeveryone906]

What size is that dump trailer?

[@JohnWargo93]

She’s a 7x14’ 14k GVW

[@helloeveryone906]

@@JohnWargo93 thank you, do have interest as side hustle

[@JohnWargo93]

@@helloeveryone906 KZbin is my side hustle 😉

[@DomsRCandMore]

Man be careful that transmission is about to go out on you. I have a 2017 same set up. 92000 miles and blew the tranny twice !!! The problem is the torque converter cover comes apart and gets in the trans. Chevy should have recalled it!!!!!!! First rebuild was stock and again my trans would run those temp numbers. 12 months later to the date the warranty was out , yup blew it again and I'm not towing anything heavy just my bass boat occasionally. 2nd rebuild went with billet torque converter, heavy duty clutches , fluid bypass and trans cooler. My truck trans when towing doesn't get over 170 now. Heat will kill your trans and it ain't cheap. $4500 first build second rebuild $6000! Also the low pressure brake pump replace it, as well replace the ac condenser when it breaks with one with support for the evaporator. The stock one has no support and it will crack your condenser and all that expensive freon will escape. Been a chevy fan all my life but this truck has taking $1000 of dollars to fix what should have been fixed before chevy sold em.

[@mattchavez26]

The actual video starts at 2:15.

[@clintburt9821]

Thanks nerd.

[@kotylee]

How much confidence would one have in a 2014 sierra 1500 towing about 5000 lbs across the country? I dont have plans to tow often once im there so i cant justify a 3/4 ton but if i can avoid renting one thatd be amazing. To clarify: its a 3000ish lbs car on a 1500ish lbs trailer that id be towing

[@JohnWargo93]

Koty Lee I think you’ll be alright man. Overall I think the truck does pretty well, just keep an eye out on your gages and make sure you stay under temp! Clean and fresh fluids before the drive will help significantly!!

[@orlandoduran7740]

Jesus.... that ball mount its probably rated for like 6,000 lbs

[@Bowtieforlife444]

Where did you get those mirrors!?

[@JohnWargo93]

John Ward eBay 🤙🏼

[@KeanuMcKee]

do you not need a weighted tag when towing?

[@JohnWargo93]

Keanu McKee ummm we have stickers for the windshields that go next to our inspection stickers but I don’t display mine.. it’s in my glove box

[@DURTYMAXLML]

Awesome video keep them coming!

[@fire58372001]

If it ain't dirty, you ain't trucking. :)

[@omega8013]

Love this content

[@919hey]

are those tires LT rated?

[@JohnWargo93]

Sam Fascione they are indeed: 33x12.50R20LT

[@stevenjack23331]

I made the mistake of buying a 2015 Z71 5.3 4x4 crew cab LT/2LT cuz it's a worthless 💩POS💩 when it comes to towing. Has the factory trailer brake setup. Don't know why they would put a trailer brake system in the truck cuz its a Chevy and not made to tow. It struggles towing my 15ft aluminum boat. 1st and last POS Chevy truck ill ever buy. I'll get a Ford, Ram, Tundra or Titan for towing.

[@JohnWargo93]

Fast forward to current day, current videos… 2021 Ram 2500 Cummins is the truck we’re working with now days.

[@milleniumann28]

Lmao I made that mistake before and I'll never buy a 1500 again! Or a bumper pull trailer!

[@9mmand30cal]

You need to read your owners manual on towing 😂. It’ll tell you why your truck trans temp is running so high.

[@jlc9110]

Getting real close to 3k subs

[@crushingstuff777]

I remember the bailouts with GM , then they open plants in China and close down a few American plants ..never will own another Chevy again ..Love my new Ram ..oh how quickly people forget 😕

[@somedude0505]

You mean a FIAT Chrysler vehicle... all the big 3, GM , Ford, and Dodge have their NON american backgrounds nowdays. Not what it used to be. Buy what you like and leave politics out of it

[@isaachaller834]

Do your tires clear at full lock?

[@JohnWargo93]

Isaac Haller they do not, no sir. Rubbing on the black corner pieces on the rear of the front wheel wells

[@QuietStormTraining]

Time to fill up bro

[@irish44fan]

If your not running hills or pulling out turn the tow haul off! Your overworking and reving the truck! Mite even help on temps. I rarely run my tow haul and I have the exact truck

[@JohnWargo93]

steve h thanks for the info man I’ll try it out!!

[@PACOLOCO559]

Do you shift manually? I was told not tow in drive because the 6th gear is too high. I tow in low in 4 gear and it got a little warm on me also "engine temperature " I thought it was just my truck.

[@JohnWargo93]

PACOLOCO559 I run in manual just to downshift when coming up to stops and big hills to use more engine brake vs. hammering on my actual brakes... I drive it in drive though just shift it into manual when I need to

[@bgengler30]

2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3 V8 pulling like 3k lbs on highway going 70mph. If I take tow haul off it always kicks down to lower gear and with tow haul on it stays at 5th gear and actually gets better mpg's. I've heard the same thing that you're not suppose to be hauling with tow on even when flat.

[@kenlavoie9334]

I’ve noticed my transmission cools down faster if I take it out of tow mode on flats and down grades

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[@JohnWargo93]

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[@hachi1268]

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[@JohnWargo93]

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[@hachi1268]

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[@bigdaddy343343]

Add black fender flares next!! 😍

[@micahsweet6451]

Ruben Castro eww

[@therealchrisbrown24]

Drz.. yes

[@adriantrejo6696]

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[@919hey]

Stock exhaust lame af.. Needs duals

[@JohnWargo93]

Sam Fascione exhaust coming soon, not a fan of duals tho

[@919hey]

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[@JohnWargo93]

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[@919hey]

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[@919hey]

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[@raulbueno4284]

You need a real truck like a Dodge Durango or Toyota Tundra but the Toyota Tundra is not half ton it's a one ton truck can I compare it Dodge Durango will do it better

[@MRLSUFAN12]

Raul Bueno dodge durango? that’s an suv

[@Buuboi214]

Raul Bueno dude you’re an idiot who tf tows with a Dodge Durango?!?

[@raulbueno4284]

I tow with a Dodge Durango better than the Chevy

[@9mmand30cal]

Tas pendes

[@DeltaPi007]

@@raulbueno4284 lol