Max Towing With A Chevy Silverado Trail Boss | Does The Lift Affect Towing??? | MPG Tow Test 

Pro tip: when you are getting close to the ball, hit the camera button again and it will zoom in. More importantly it automatically puts the park brake on when you shift into park so it doesn’t roll back on you

I watched your tundra tow video I actually really like how unbiased you seem towards different makes, most truck guys come off biased one way or another, super refreshing to find you aren’t that way on your channel, great content👍🏻

Definitely need a weight distribution hitch!

Glad to see you're using real trucks with some milage and age on them not brand new pre-production models like those other big channels

“Pullin’ with Justin” IDK LOL! BUT that is a good looking truck!

I tow an 8000 lbs food trailer with my trail boss every day. Solid vid man!

Insightful, informative, personable, well done! Liking these types of videos. The feedback and reactions are honest and unbiased. Keep up the good work man. Glad to see the 5.3 do ok. I have never towed anything with mine but knowing it can do it is great.

I have a 2021 Silverado 1500 Custom TrailBoss crew cab. I towed my 2019 Pj dump trail which is 4,300 lbs empty then got a load of just shy of 3ton of pavers. A total of towing 10,300lbs which is about 1000lbs over my max towing. I can say with the proper hitch set up the truck pulled the load very well and got about 12-15mpg while doing so. That type of towing I will hardly ever do with that truck it’s just not made for that much weight but my point is at its max towing even exceeding it by 1000lbs it did well, shouldn’t be done but it did just fine.

I’ve got a 2020 trail boss custom. Stock it has a 2” lift and mine squats about 3” with weight distribution on a 27 ft travel trailer at 7,000lbs. I’m really pushing the limits of that truck and it’s doing great.

Super honest, thorough, and fair towing reviews. I love this series. I recently went from an 18 Silverado to a 20 Tundra. I tow a travel trailer that is probably around 7000lbs loaded through the hills of WV. The Silverado was great, but to me the rear ends made all the difference when towing long steep grades. The Tundra tows those hills at much lower RPMs at the same speeds and just gives a much better sense of confidence. Not to mention due to that I also found the Tundra to get noticeably better fuel economy towing the same camper. And with the tundra having a 38 gallon fuel tank versus 26 in my Silverado that really impacted my decision especially with my towing environment and often lack of gas stations. That is a perfect trailer setup you have, towing without weight distribution or sway control options so we really just get to see truck versus truck. And you are creeping up toward max capacities of half tons so you really get to see the difference in how the trucks perform.

I pulled a 7K camper 2500 miles through Tennessee with no problem. Weight distribution hitch is all ya need.

From white knuckles with the garbage tundra to a smile with a Chevy.. love it JB..Keep em coming 😁

I like how you test used vehicles. All other car testers review new vehicles. A lot of people buy used trucks and it's good to see how they hold up with some miles on them. 👍🏻

The owners manual says you’re required to use a distribution hitch on that model with 8500lbs as you said. You basically had a dangerous setup there, where the front end doesn’t have enough weight and will induce sway, especially when making emergency maneuvers.

I have the same truck and I just got done going through this. I have a 27 ft boat w/ a dry weight of 5500 lbs. Add fuel (90g @ 6.3 lbs/g): 567 lbs Add water: (14g @ 8.4 lbs/g): 118 lbs Add toys: (bumpers, life vests, etc): 200 lbs Add weight of trailer: ~1800 lbs Total trailered weight: ~7367 lbs (8185 - 818 :: 10% of weight transferred to tow vehicle) My truck, much like yours has a: Curb weight: 5500lbs Add extras (like bed cover, bed liner): 200 lbs Weight Distribution Hitch: 100 lbs Weight transferred from trailer: 818 lbs People: 375 lbs (just assumed 2 adults - me and wife) Total vehicle weight: 6993 My truck is within limits .... but barely. Truck GVWR: 7000 - I'm at 6993 lbs Truck GCWR: 15000 - I'm at 14360 lbs Max hitch weight: 950 lbs - I'm at 918 lbs When we're on the road, we just need to make sure not to order more than 7 lbs of food. ;) Alternatively, instead of 10% of the weight on the hitch, I could reduce it to 7%, but then you lose a bit of stability which I'm not keen on. As for the squat ... change in gap between fenders is minimal with the proper weight distribution hitch.

Great video man I was kind of worried towing my grand design trailer 29 foot 8000lbs. With my 2019 Silverado apex 6 inch lift on 35 I was amazed how well it did my best mpgs was 9.7 I was blown away how well it did.

Especially appreciate your reviews of trucks with some miles on them. The one you did with a Duramax having 200K miles was great also. Not all of us can buy a brand-new truck. I am trying to decide what to upgrade my tow vehicle to. I have a 2001 GMC Sierra with the 5.3L pulling an 8,000-pound travel trailer in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Even though it has 270,000 miles it still pulls very well with the exception of nearing the 11,000-foot passes. At those altitudes, it is in first gear (out of 4), working hard, and engine temp is warming (not hot). I am considering the GMC 6.2L max trailering package 1500 with 3.42 differential or an LML Duramax in the HD size. The 6.2L has an 8-speed tranny, which is very appealing, but it would lose about 1/3 horsepower at 11,000 feet just like any naturally aspirated engine. I only go camping about 3 times a year so, I am not sure the LML Duramax is justified. The 6.2L max trailering vehicles are extremely hard to find though.

That is a beautiful truck. I just picked up my '22 Trail Boss. Same color. Sexy machine.

awesome video. I am in the market for a new truck and the trail boss is on the top of my list right. towing is one of the the things I've been looking and this video has really helped in the decision process

That truck looks like Torretto taking off on his charger 😂😂😂

Looks like whoever had this trail boss put a bigger than stock lift in it and tires and rims are aftermarket so if you could test a 2020 trail boss with 5.3 10 speed in stick configuration that would be great!! Thank you!

I have a 2017 FX4 F150 and my 24' 9900GVWR trailer squats that sucker squirrelly when it's empty! I have no need for a trailer that big anymore, gonna get rid of it and pick up an open skid steer hauler and probably a shorter enclosed trailer.

I loved the video. I think it was a honest opinion

I have a 2020 Chevy Siliverado trail boss with a 6.2l. I added an Air lift to my truck. I have 27ft travel trailer with towing stabilizer that I pull. The Silverado rides great.

Wish I lived in the area 💯💪🏾💪🏾💯

The tundra has a larger 2" opening which allows for more movement slop.

I would be curious to see a silvarado with the little 4 cylinder turbo tow that load. The torque is not off from the 5.3.

Great video JB, we appreciate all your efforts, it's a lot of work for sure. Camera is excellent, maybe you could tell PD diesel which camera you are using.

Great job. Keep up the good work.

10:56 "I took off work to do this today" lmfao🤣🤣🤣 Bro if your boss sees this 💀

Nice review JB! Could you do this test with with the Nissan Titan? Take care!

I have a 5.3L Ecotec3 V8 10-speed in my 21 Trail Boss so those are available as well.

It is all about gear ratios tundra has 4.30 on 32 inch tires stock and gm has 3.23 or 3.42 depending on packages on 31.5 to 32 inch tires. That trail boss looks like 33 inch tires so the torque range is off to some degree.

GOOD video, I have 24ft enclosed and a 2020 trail boss . Seeing this makes me feel a lot better, I had a 2016 Silverado with a six speed and it was fine. So my 20 should be better and I have the sway control and weight distribution hitch. Like I said good video..

Like these videos but let's be honest most half ton guys towing will be using a WDH. I just don't see the point in hooking up half tons and then commenting about how much they are squatting.

If you had or used a weight distribution hitch/setup that would have most likely taken care of the away you felt. Thanks for sharing this review JB.

Man I need that whole set up truck and trailer very nice 👍

Could be great if you showed the instrument cluster..trans temp, engine temp etc.

Why does my transmission heat up over 250

Good review guy. Definitely looked better going down the road when the tractor and trailers passed you. Couple observations from me: I usually have my brake gain set on about 5 or 5.5. I like for the trailer to be able to stop me in level ground going say 4 or so mph without sliding. It definitely squatted the 3.25” and I still say these big heavy trailers need a 3/4 ton truck for regular towing. However i think with the TrailBoss having a 2” lift from the factory exaggerates how much it’s really squatted. Could be wrong about that but I do know with my 2020 Duramax it’s almost dead level with about 3/8” rake from the factory so it even looks more squatted than the previous generation trucks because they had a 2” rake from the factory. Anyways good job. I’ve said it before but I love your trailer! I wish mine was 28’.

Thanks for posting. Now we know why people buy 3/4 ton diesels.

Good video. Can you do this with the 1/2 ton Duramax I just got one. I have not towed anything that large yet. I did tow a 18’ car trailer with a small tractor. It did good but I did not put it through that kind of test yet. I got 500 miles on it. First tank I got 23.7 mpg This next tank I’m almost to 1/2 tank and getting 22 mpg I have not towed on this tank yet and did not do much hiway ether.

Love the video! but at 12:10 you look like your about to hit warp speed in a spaceship lmao

Oil temps tran s temps water temps!.

My 2019 5.3 LT Texas Edition with two pkg did not do good. 7x14 enclose with one Road Glide only got 50 miles and the trans shut down light came on. 9 hr trip took about 14 hrs to do due to stopping every 40 miles. Chevy suggests a trans cooler if using to tow.

The 10 speed is available on the trailboss. Do you recall what the weight rating was on the Tundra tires?

How would you compare the Chevy and Toyota to the 21 titan that you just reviewed?

Fantastic video. 10/10. Subscribed.

With the bigger tires that needs bare minimum 3:73 gears, especially only the 5.3 I don't get why it'd have a 3:23 gear in a trail boss to begin with. I get why in the regular Silverado's for mpg but any off road package truck with bigger more aggressive tires should have lower gears.

Another great one for the books

Try with a ford f15 to 250 love to see a video of that

Get a Weight distribution hitch for a trailer that size even with that truck

How many inches lifted of your truck?? And what size tires you using? And what kind rims is that??

I never use Cruz towing!

Great video!

Nice video. Love your Dodge hellcat. Also love this chevy silverado

Call the truck David. He’s taking on Goliath...

Wondering if you added a gooseneck hitch how that would change the towing and everything

Nuh uh! DO GET THOSE MIRRORS LOL

Does this chevy have the factory suspension or did they put a bigger lift on this one with bigger rims and tires? The difference between the Tundra and Silverado is the gearing 3:23 Chevy vs 4:10 Toyota. Awesome videos you have here 💯

What color is this truck? Shadow grey?

How about “tow n squat” series. Sounds like “knowing squat”. Lol

Super helpful video, well made and informative. Thank you.

86k??? damn! badass! way better towing video than TFL.

How about towing with a Honda Ridgeline.

Good vid!

Which transmission was this? 10 speed?

That’s with regular gas or plus ?

I may have missed it 2019 5.3 8sp or 10 trans?

Hey what is the rear axle gear ratio on that trail boss? It would be good if you can specify in your videos to provide context. Rear axle ratios are everything with towing. Most makes and models have comparable engine and power outputs.

Should find one with that 6.2 and do a review

Great video brotha....How much in total are you towing?

Does this truck have the “Max Trailer Package”? I just Purchased earlier this year a 2020 1500 Custom 5.3 4x4 with the Max Trailer Package. Came with 3.73 gears. I pull a 2800 pound boat. Factory Door labels claim that this truck can tow 11,000 pounds. Have you had any experiences with this tow package. By the way great show, good information I just subscribed.

My 5.3 gmc could barely handle pulling my utv at 65 mph. And blew up 2 rear ends in 40,000 miles

That needs to have a vinyl wrap on front end because of painted bumpers, I would go with GMC AT4 over that Chevy if it were me.

About to wheelie there boss🤣🤣

Is this the 5.3 or 6.2?

Can you do a review towing with a 2019 silverado 1500 4 cylinder turbo 2.7L. I have the 2.7 and im curious

I thought a 1500 was 3/4 ton. No?

Does he ever give trailer specifications?

Should have put it in sport mode

JB could you do this test with a Ford F-250. I want to see it with comparison to your Ram.

6.2 ? 5.3? Tundra has 5.7 381hp, 401fpt. 437 gears. 5.3, 355hp, 383fpt, 323 gears. Some im confused how the chevy pulls better. Trans?

Nice truck. What is the total weight on the trailer/car?

Tundra doesnt squat like that. Should try tundra with aftermarket wheels as well.

Nice video.... What’s the circular cover to the right of your rear license plate?

How much did the trailer weigh with the Charger in it?

6.2 ....nuff said

How much weight is that trailer?

More than likely the less sway was due to the aftermarket parts for the lift on chevy vs the tundra... Stock for stock I doubt it's as sturdy

What liter is this trail boss?

It's 41 and a 1/16

Without even watching this video you should not be towing this down the road. Your rear axle is overloaded and you front axle is underloaded. You absolutely need a weight distribution hitch for this as well as your other video with the 3.5 eco boost. You will feel sway , the truck will feel like a giant is pushing down and shoving it side to side. On top of that you have taken enough weight off the front axle to diminish steering and barking ability.

Yeah go wot while towing close to the trucks max capacity 👍🏼

Engine specs on the Trail Boss are off.....Trail Boss 20 and up only offered in 5.3 or 6.2 both with 10 speed transmissions. Nice informative video though ty.

IS THAT A 6.2

I've been a silent follower of many you tubers like yourself, that mainly deal with all things trucks and towing. I Darn near live full time in a TT and have been for the last 10 years. I am on my 3rd TT and 2nd truck. My question not only to you but everyone is, where are we getting the 20% of the GVWR tongue or pin weight from? I have been going on that formula for years. Well I just recently purchased a tongue weight scale from etrailer. Item# E99044. My sticker numbers are UVW 6927 GVWR 8595 CCC of 1609 ( I actually lost some CCC because this unit was ordered with 2nd AC). According to manufacturers website I have a hitch weight of 940lbs. If I did 20% of GVWR that puts me at 1719lbs of tongue weight . Problem is the scale gave me a reading of.....wait for it....950lbs!!!🤔. Yes thats with 2 full 30lb tanks, battery, and trust me all of the stuff plus...that we full timers load in RVs. I didn't have my fresh water full but, it sits behind my axles and that would have only lowered my tongue weight. Even still my black tank may have been 3/4 full of a 45 gallon tank that also sits behind axles. Which kinna mimics the way I tow with fresh water at least 3/4 full. BTW, this is a front kitchen Forest river 26fkbs. I have not been able to run my rig over a CAT with the new truck yet so I don't know scale numbers. But son....I'm at a loss. Why 20%? I can see it maybe for fifth wheels....but across the board?. Maybe I need to run it across the scales to see how much weight is on TT axles?...and that's another mind blower!!..when it comes to axle ratings and weight distribution hitches and how much weight they transfer to TT axle or axles,possibly putting you over axle ratings...😖...to hell with it...gonna drink a beer. Its 7:30 am!

Wheels and tires don't get calculated into your payload.

You're squatting that much because you need to balance your trailer weight better

Silver fox