[69 Post Sedan]

I’m not a fan of the front end of the new Chevrolet trucks but they’re growing on me. I DO like the new GMC trucks a lot better this year.

I had a 2006 crew cab Silverado with the 5.3/4-speed auto. I loved that truck. I traded it in for a new 2015 crew cab 5.3/6-speed.....I couldn’t believe the difference in power and ride. I also love how nice and quiet it is driving down the road.

My problem is.....I have a 24’ enclosed trailer and the 5.3 did very well but I had no idea that at the time I purchased the truck that you could also get a 6.2 in a half ton. As we all now....bigger is always better so I was on the hunt for a 6.2.

I found a very clean, low miles, used 2016 6.2/8-speed with the Max Trailering Package......I absolutely love this truck. It hauls my trailer very well. The damn thing got second gear scratch one time when I left a stop sign once! I’d put it up against any other brand without hesitation.

The Max Trailering Package is the ticket....you get 3.42 gears vs 3.23 with a larger ring gear, heavy duty radiator, re-dampened rear shocks and springs and big tow mirrors.

I got 24.5 mpg going 72 mph one day on a 50 mile trip. My wife drove 60 mph for 30 miles and got 28.5......I know these were ideal conditions but there is no way I’d ever get that with my ‘06.

The only change I’ve made is I installed an AFE Momentum GT air box which is dyno proven for 12hp and 15 ft/lbs torque.

Kurt