Questions about towing.

[bruce69camaro]

I have a 2000 Sierra 1500 5.3, I plan to use it to haul my racecar.

The truck is all stock, what ball mount height/drop should I use?

What brand brake controllers are decent and which ones do I stay away from?

And how do you know if you have the tow/haul option installed? When I push in the button, no light comes on my dash, so either A. the light might be burnt out B. it was not installed on my truck.

Thank you.

Bruce

 

[aviator]

I think the first thing I would do is confirm your truck can safely tow (and stop) the load - ie, trailer, car, equipment, you and your passengers.

as far as ball height - I'd choose a model that allows the trailer to be as level as I could get it.... gonna tow better that way.

I've had good luck with a Tekonsha 90195 - P3. easy to install and easy to use.

 

[bruce69camaro]

Let me ask this question, how do I know if my truck came with a towing package?

Just because it has the hitch and the trailer plug, does that classify it to have a towing package?

 

[aviator]

Let me ask this question, how do I know if my truck came with a towing package?

Just because it has the hitch and the trailer plug, does that classify it to have a towing package?

not necessarily. a quick interweb search shows the towing capacity is between 3900 and 9500 lbs depending on the engine, transmission and rearend gearing.

 

[nate_053]

You can get help figuring out the right towing package equipment for your Sierra by typing in the year, make, & model at ReeseHitches.com. They've got a good selection of electric brake controllers there too.