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Old 01-30-2018, 07:54 AM   #1
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Chevy Colorado

A friend sold his motor home and is looking into getting something like a Passport 23RB.

He needs a TV and likes my Silverado but... It'll just fit in his garage so figuring that mostly he will not be pulling the TT he's looking at a Chevy Colorado.

With the V6 and tow package it's rated for 7200 lbs or there abouts.

Anyone have any real world experience pulling around a loaded 5500 lb TT with this machine?
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Old 01-30-2018, 08:01 AM   #2
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People do it all the time with V6 Ford's. I've seen several Colorado/Canyons pulling smaller rvs lately, some even with the small Duramax diesel.
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Old 01-30-2018, 08:55 AM   #3
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Check the individual truck "numbers". It may (or may not) have the GVW, Payload, RAWR to support towing that trailer model. I've seen two "identical" trucks, same model, year, engine that are optioned differently and have significant capability differences. There's a lot to be said for reading the doorpost on the specific truck vs "guessing on a website".....

That said, if the numbers work, and he has the truck, I'd try it and see. If he's buying the truck and trailer, I'd get "very serious about crunching the numbers" before taking my wallet out of my pocket..... BUYER BEWARE !!!!!
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Old 01-30-2018, 09:31 AM   #4
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I would not want to pull my 23RB with a V6. Too much head wind resistance and the tail would wag the dog. JMO.


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Old 01-30-2018, 12:47 PM   #5
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might work

I have a 2016 Colorado with the 6-foot bed and a 7,000-pound tow rating and pull a 19-foot Passport 189ml--a smaller and lighter trailer than what you're talking about.
My trailer is a dual axle that weighs about 3400 pounds empty, so I'm well under the limit, even when loaded.
I have had this rig for two years and taken it on numerous trips of varying distances, and it has worked well for me.
Before the Colorado, I pulled the same trailer with an eight-cylinder Dodge Dakota and, to me they pull about the same.
When pulling the trailer, I always have the Colorado in tow mode, never use the cruise control and generally don't go over 60 mph.
I'm happy with it, and I love the size of the new-generation Colorado. We usually have a pair of 10-foot plastic kayaks in the bed of the pickup while we're towing the trailer. It's actually a perfect fit for our situation.
That being said, I'm not sure how it would work with a trailer that's heavier by 2,000 pounds!
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Old 01-30-2018, 02:46 PM   #6
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Don't take the salesman's word for ANYTHING. Verify it all independently. John is right. BUYER BEWARE.

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Old 01-30-2018, 04:38 PM   #7
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IMO the friend needs to look at a smaller trailer or bigger truck. If he is stuck on the Colorado because of the garage he needs to look at a smaller trailer. If the 23RB doesn't just plain put him over his weight limits, it will definitely put a huge strain on the little truck trying to pull a 26' 3" trailer. He might well listen to Steve; great towing a trailer 2000 lbs. lighter and 5-6' shorter.
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Old 01-31-2018, 05:49 AM   #8
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I have been pulling a Bullet 248RKS for a year and a half with my 2016 Colorado. Ten thousand miles with no problems. Engine turns about 2800 RPM at 64 MPH and gets between 10 and 11 MPG.
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Old 02-07-2018, 05:45 PM   #9
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V8, 4.7 Dakota struggled in headwinds with my small 160EXP.

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Old 02-07-2018, 06:27 PM   #10
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Colorado and Bullet. Nice combination.
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Old 02-09-2018, 09:43 AM   #11
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A friend of mine purchased one to pull their trailer. He had it less than a year and upgraded to a 2500HD with a V8. The chevy non-turbo V6 was good for "flat' towing but did not meet his needs when towing on any other road.

I have another friend that limits his towing to 150 miles and no hills of any significance.

I had an equinox with the same V6 and I would never tow with it.
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Old 02-09-2018, 06:20 PM   #12
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I have the 2017 Duramax Colorado and pulled my Bullet Premier all over Michigan last summer. Works well for towing my 22rbpr and saves on fast driving 50 Miles per day to work and back.


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Old 02-12-2018, 03:56 AM   #13
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Trip out west to Yellowstone,Mt Rushmore, etc with 3 other rigs
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Old 02-12-2018, 08:44 AM   #14
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The friend bought a Chevy Silverado 1500.
They aren't that much more expensive and he liked the ride better.
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Old 03-03-2018, 07:08 PM   #15
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We have a Ford F150 SC 2015 with a 3.5 EB. Lots of poop for pulling our Cougar 21 RBS. It is a heavy trailer. Not sure why they call them "lightweight" I have never considered a truck with less cab room. Likely won't. Our truck has a 6.5' box and a cap.
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Old 08-14-2020, 06:26 AM   #16
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I know this is an older post but I was curious about towimg something larger.. I'm looking at upgrading from a Coleman Light 1805 to another unit that is similar in size to your bullet. It's 27' total length with a box size around 24 foot. Dry weight is 5400lbs. and tounge 560lbs. I love to upgrade for the space but a little nervous since it is at the upper end of this trucks capacity. I wanted to know how she handles for you on the Interstate with wind gusts and semi trucks blowing by ypu
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Old 08-14-2020, 06:52 AM   #17
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I know this is an older post but I was curious about towimg something larger.. I'm looking at upgrading from a Coleman Light 1805 to another unit that is similar in size to your bullet. It's 27' total length with a box size around 24 foot. Dry weight is 5400lbs. and tounge 560lbs. I love to upgrade for the space but a little nervous since it is at the upper end of this trucks capacity. I wanted to know how she handles for you on the Interstate with wind gusts and semi trucks blowing by ypu
You'll NEVER tow that trailer at its "dry weight" and the tongue weight will NEVER be 560 pounds, unless you tow it without a battery and with empty propane tanks (towing without a battery is "illegal" in all 50 states)... Use the GVW and calculate an anticipated tongue weight of 11-15% of the GVW... That will give you a much more realistic trailer weight that you will "actually hitch to your truck".... Use numbers with meaning, not "advertising literature" to determine that trailer's weight/tongue load.....
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Old 08-14-2020, 06:55 AM   #18
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Interesting post here. For all of you folks that have been towing with your Colorado's, how did it work out in the long run. Since the original post, it's been 2 1/2 years. So, wondering how those Colorado's are still doing.

I have a 2018 Colorado (bought new), and it is rated for towing 7000 pounds, and came equipped with tow mode and a 7 pin trailer wiring connecter. I've towed my utility trailer with it, but I just can't imagine using it to tow a 7000 pound trailer.

So, for those who posted above that you've towed, how did it work out in the long haul?
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Old 08-14-2020, 07:06 AM   #19
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Dutchmensport...with the Coleman 1805RB it's been a fantastic tow vehicle. I towed it through the smoke mountains and back-n-forth in Tennessee with ease. I take my time and drive her about 55-60 on the Interstate. Semi trucks blowing by aren't bad, wind gusts can be a little nerve wracking but otherwise it's good. I use the EaZ Lift WDH with anto-sway control.
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Old 08-14-2020, 07:49 AM   #20
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This all reminds me of the "we don't know what we don't know" saying. Towing, by the consumer, is typically subjective. I've yet to read any post that wasn't purely anecdotal. What we typically read about;

"Very little sway" - is that with a 30 mph steady side wind? A 15 mph gust?
"Pulls up the hills great!" - Is that not slowing down at all on a 2% grade for 1/4 mile or Is that with the accelerator floored and the motor spun up like a jet at military power? Is the pulling a 6% grade for 2 miles without more than one gear downshift?

IMHO asking a first time owner "how does it tow" is like asking a vegan to recommend a good steak house.
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