I currently have a 2011 Silverado HD 2500 diesel long bed truck I used to haul my truck camper. I recently sold the truck camper and bought an r-pod trailer which weighs about 3,300 pounds. Hauling the trailer with the Silverado is more truck than necessary as I often forget the trailer is behind me. Power is never a problem in passing or going uphill.
However, it is a big truck, and I'd rather get a 1/2 ton for hauling the trailer. I'm considering the EcoDiesel, but wondering how it would be towing this trailer, especially as compared to my Silverado. Will I have problems going up a long grade? Passing? Or for a relatively small trailer this won't be an issue? I realize the Silverado has a more powerful engine, but it's also a larger, heavier truck.
Anyone have any personal experience towing using a heavy duty diesel and comparing it to the EcoDiesel? Thanks!
However, it is a big truck, and I'd rather get a 1/2 ton for hauling the trailer. I'm considering the EcoDiesel, but wondering how it would be towing this trailer, especially as compared to my Silverado. Will I have problems going up a long grade? Passing? Or for a relatively small trailer this won't be an issue? I realize the Silverado has a more powerful engine, but it's also a larger, heavier truck.
Anyone have any personal experience towing using a heavy duty diesel and comparing it to the EcoDiesel? Thanks!