Nice Sunday morning surprise

You know, with as many 4 wheelers who watch your channel and 70 being such an important route for big truck travel, it would be cool if you guys would step up your game and do an informative video on class 8 trucks hauling up and down the mountain. You guys have a great platform to inform the non-truck driving public about safety around big trucks, especially on such a difficult route for the big trucks.

I remember a day when you needed a 1 ton truck to tow 10,000 pound trailer. I love old school trucks but that's amazing.

@EngineeringGoneWrong

3 жыл бұрын

Crazy isn't it. And to think with an add a leaf/air bags it would probably ride and look perfect. I love my 2005 silverado but I fully realize any new truck off the lot will blow it out of the water towing. Is what it is!

@FlyingFalcon77

3 жыл бұрын

It is crazy. My grandfather's last truck was a late 90s dodge ram 2500 with the V10 and my 2020 Ram 1500 is rated to tow about 1500lbs more than that truck was rated for

@FlyingFalcon77

3 жыл бұрын

@don grant I'm sure that didn't help. But that v10 only made 310hp/450tq at the time while the current hemi makes 395hp/410tq much more efficiently

Mr Truck: LET'S GO UP THE HILL AND THEN DOWN THE HILL Me: this guy knows his stuff 😂

That truck did a great job under those conditions

I ended up with the V6 in my 21 trail boss cuz that’s what they had on the lot. We towed up and down a bunch of passes in Colorado and Wyoming last summer. 3500lb trailer plus 4 people and a bed full of stuff. Even with the 4.3 it pulled like a champ. 14mpg round trip from Michigan. Can’t argue with that. I have no need to pull a 9k trailer, most truck owners never do.

@ms1406

Жыл бұрын

I didnt know they put the 4.3 in it!? Atleast you have a really reliable motor

@Wicked_RotF30

Ай бұрын

I love my old Suburban. I swear it's the best vehicle ever. Only other vehicle that can be argued is the Escursion.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for listening and doing some max weight testing. Appreciate it greatly.

It is the most tested Chevy truck in history. It continues to deliver. This truck is a beast. The 6.2 is even more if a beast. 6.2 with an airbag level system in the back and it would be unstoppable...

Big fan of Mr Truck and his hauling knowledge. Nice video!

@MrTruckTV

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Andre and Mr Truck always work great together. Thanks for the great video!

@MrTruckTV

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Thanks guys, I bought the 2020 Silverado Trail Boss. Love it!

Love the quality of all your videos. Awesome work.

Super Sunday surprise. Enjoyed the video Andre and Kent. Like 1 person said I think if I was going to use the Trail Boss for towing 9,000# I would add air bags. Thanks for sharing the video TFL.

@MrTruckTV

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Another fun video Andre. Thanks

Love TFL Truck, Real world Information On old & New Trucks, Thank You!!

Look into Sumo Springs. Mr Truck knows about them. Bigggg difference $220 for the rear $150 for the front and doesn’t void warranty and can be put back to stock easily. 15min install. No maintenance required

Great video with a little improvisation on the downhill. I know you used a Gen-Y hitch, but don't recall you stating which brand of weight distribution hitch you used.

I love the intro song for these Ike gauntlets! Please keep using it!

thanks for this video. the trail boss has my eye and these towing vids really help with the decision.

Did not know you guys had a tfl classics channel. Love videos on the old stuff.

@anthonyc1883

3 жыл бұрын

Head over and subscribe if you like it. I think it is the TFL channel with the fewest number of subscribers as of now. More content will help and they seem to be ramping things up.

That 5.3 impressed me did way better than I thought it would going up the hill.

Great video guys - love the Ike tests

@MrTruckTV

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

You guys are awesome! Just got my trail.boos stinking love it

Great info to know, Awesome videos as always! I also like the no rules Super Ike Gauntlet.

@MrTruckTV

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad we're doing some manual shifting

Great video!!! That was genuinely a rough test for the truck. You could see alot of movement coming from the 1/2 ton truck. She did good though.

"is it a mental issue??" Hahahaha 😂🤣

EXCELLENT LESSON about trailer balance. People don’t know about spring travel and tongue weight percentages.

Great video, I also own a 19 Trailboss with the 5.3 long bed. I have a B&W gooseneck ball hitch with a RAS suspension upgrade to help the leaf springs. I pull a gooseneck 3 horse slant with it and I’m actually quit impressed with what this little beast can do. With three horses on board (one being a draft) she actually does pretty well. I’m sure I’m in the neighborhood of 1500 tongue weight and 8000-9000 trailer weight. My 13 DMAX pulls this like it ain’t shit but I was curious how this half done would do so I bought and installed the outfit to see how it would do. For being a half ton this truck has quite a bit of muscle. It’s my daily now and I only use the DMAX to toe now. I have to say I love the comfortable ride of this trail boss. I got sick and tired of getting best to hell in these HD trucks on these crappy Colorado roads. I had an 18 ram 3500 Cummins before I bought this trailboss and I’m so glad to be rid of that pile of shit! Rode like a tank and unreliable is an understatement.

The 1500 with the 5.3 did great and looked good while doing it. Really dig the new style.

Mr. Truck Keep up the excellent videos. I am a huge fan from Chicago, Illinois👍👍

@volvo09

3 жыл бұрын

Mr truck is awesome!

@MrTruckTV

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Just did something sooo similar, pulled a 84 f150 through the carolina mountains in my 03 silverado 1500hd . She did a very good job 👍🏻

@nemesis656

3 жыл бұрын

lots of tight windy hills. i didn't like that going thru on my truck with NO trailer

Actually very impressed with the TrailBoss. 5.3l has been around for a century and can be reliable if treated right

@wint_62

3 жыл бұрын

The Trailboss is such a good truck! 5.3 is solid.

@SantanKGhey1234

3 жыл бұрын

I test drove a 5.3 in a Trailboss and was left underwhelmed.... i guess its ok if you're use to 4 cylinder cars most of your life

@wint_62

3 жыл бұрын

Pussaty Ford and Dodge engine power leave you feeling underwhelmed.

@terrencejones9817

3 жыл бұрын

@@SantanKGhey1234 Trail Boss 5.3L 0-60 is 6.1 seconds at sea level. That's not slow by any measurement. For a truck that's great. 60 muscle cars were lucky to be that quick.

@kelsenjames7154

3 жыл бұрын

@@shitloveaduck ya that 8 speed is shit

I hope the auction goes well. Good luck w the build and hope it’s built w care, pride and passion.

Glad to see Mr Truck and The IKE, things are better now!

@MrTruckTV

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Lady truck driver here....you guys cracked me up taking IKE with a Trail boss. Very nice. See you down the mountain....welcome to the slow lane boys.

Wow, that was really impressive. It did better than my 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 4WD Crew Cab LT Z71. I have the 5.3 L LC9 engine with a K&N intake and 6L80 transmission and 3.42 gears. My transmission went up to 239° when towing up a 6% grade. I have the Timbren SES installed in the rear, replacing the factory bump stops, to help reduce squat.

2020 GMC 1500 Elevation with the 5.3,10speed and lifted 6” with the X31 package and same gears.....tru k is surprisingly good towing.

@galotamburini7439

2 жыл бұрын

Looking at getting a 5.3L with the elevation with an at4 suspension lift ( from dealer ) seriously considering if it’s the right move as I’m coming out of a power stroke 6.7. ( that was a beast )! Wondering how much you tow with yours and if it does a good job doing it? I ask because my fishing boat weighs around 5000lbs and want to make sure I’m making the right decision. It’s equipped with the 10 speed

Got a chance to see the trail boss up close at the beach today. Stout looking truck and that red pops in person.

Hey guys awesome video, could you do a Ike test with some midsized suvs ,maybe even some full sized. Would be cool to see which would do best. Especially since they are capable of towing a good amount.

Great test. I own one, but do not do a lot towing at the moment. If I do get travel trailer I now know to get a an air bag or some type of spring helper. I've manual downshifted for years. Creating brake fade is not fun, been there and is down right scary.

When is some suspension modification coming and up grades wheels

Awesome. I like seeing how trucks react to max loads.

Your videos have evolved into a very professional production, major studios couldn’t do any better. Camera angles are spot on, feels like we’re there with you. Great work.

Switch trucks and have Gun Smoke tow the trail boss. That would be interesting

@anthonyc1883

3 жыл бұрын

The Ike Gauntlet would be layered in diesel exhaust! ;-)

@badgerpa9

3 жыл бұрын

With no turbo you could be coughing a lung up before you finish it.

@boss123400

3 жыл бұрын

25-30 mph! 🚚🔥💨🚿🚒

@weegeemike

3 жыл бұрын

It would be floored going about 20mph, make it half way up the hill before it throws a rod lol

@Mixwell1983

3 жыл бұрын

You read my mind!! Haha great minds think alike.

I’m impressed with the trail boss. It’s hard not to compare it against top of the line engines from other manufacturers but it is the most common. I think it’s a great choice for most people

Thank you for finally getting back on the Ike. I hope to see this same trailer and truck behind a Titan on the Ike SOON!!

@MrTruckTV

3 жыл бұрын

That's an idea

I’ve been looking forward to this video... I’m deciding between a TRAIL BOSS & TAHOE Z71. When are you guys going to do a towing review of the Tahoe Z71?

Great video! What is considered high transmission temp on a 6.2 10 speed?

Great video more videos like this, please try this with Titan thx

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

Not gonna lie, haven't watched a lot lately, but when I saw an IKE video I was in. Still waiting for gunsmoke to go up the IKE!

Love the new shirts !!

I think that if the squat would have been adjusted via airbags, the brake applications may have been less. But thanks for this video, it shows that my 5.3 with the 3.23 will get it done.

Will a leveling kit help the squat issue when towing?

Could you all test single cab trucks? I've always wanted to see single cab short bed trucks tested on here up the ike thanks

Can you guys do a video on a 2020 Silverado 1500 double cab LT with the 5.3L V8??? Really interested in that truck and really want your guys options

10-4 good buddy.😂 Mr. Truck is hilarious. Need more IKE videos!

@MrTruckTV

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, we need a CB

I want a ike gaunlet done for the new Tahoe and Suburban. My Dad's tempted to trade in his 2019 Ram after seeing your vids on them. Especially if he can get the airride. He has a bad knee so he loves the entrance/exit mode lowering these new vehicles can do.

When are you guys gonna start uploading in 4K?

@darkpepsi

3 жыл бұрын

It’s been quite a while since I saw any of their videos in 4K.

Man I love that trail boss!

I have a 2021 Custom with the 5.3 - Do you think I will have any problems towing a 35 ft travel Trailer hitch to bumper that has a dry weight of 6870? Thanks

Not sure if all packages have trans temp. On the center screen but mine does when you have the trailer named and up on the screen

That Trail Boss is a nice looking rig specially in that red color!

Even though its squatting 4 inches which is a lot, I like how the chevy trucks stock are lower in the front and higher in the rear. So that when you are using it for hauling or working and its got weight to make it squat it still looks esthetically pleasing and its not visually looking way too low in the back. An eye sore some trucks have that are levelled stock.

Cool test! My 21 trailboss should be fine towing a 5700lb travel trailer.

I love the sound of that growl 😎😎

The Silverado 1500 likes to squat! Even with the max tow package like mine, I'm sitting about 1inch from bump stops.

If you come over the top at 40 in2nd would it go down with 0 brake apps. Be a first for a gasser maybe. Anybody curious

I had a 2019 Trail Boss 5.3l and the 3.23 axle and pulled a 34' heartland prowler camper plus 4' tongue length at a dry weight of 8000lbs didn't include the all the crap inside the trailer plus luggage. It was a little squirrely next to semi trucks but it pulled terrific.

@terrencejones9817

3 жыл бұрын

I have a 28' Trailer 7600lbs max weight. My Trail boss tows it fine, but yes if a semi passes me. You can feel it.

@countryacademy9053

Жыл бұрын

did you have airbags i have a 33' prowler toy hauler was curious how itll pull. 6700 empty 8800 loaded.

Incredible all-around truck. I have the 5.3 engine trail boss 8 speed and I go off road pull my boat pull my travel trailer up the mountains 🏔 and clean her up and take the family to dinner. Drop 🎤

@Webbys_World

3 жыл бұрын

Same!!! Just pulled my 4 seat rzr and camping gear from phx az to payson AZ and it did great with 100 degree heat at the bottom of the mountain.

@josielmorera4076

3 жыл бұрын

@@Webbys_World that’s what am taking about. 👍

Can you guys do a video of the 8 speed transmision about perfromance and reliability?

@keithfreeman4015

3 жыл бұрын

Performance is good till it blows.

@johnathanleonardo912

3 жыл бұрын

8speed is crap. That's why there was a lawsuit against them. Get the 10speed that's basically in every FORD/GM

What was the transmission temperature when you guys had it maxed out downhill in 2 second gear in manual?

@GeekyDad84

3 жыл бұрын

There's no major load on the trans when you're using engine braking down hill. Anytime I do a long descent towing my travel trailer with my Tahoe, the engine and trans temps drop quite a bit when I downshift and use engine braking.

I love my old Suburban. 5.3L with 3.42 gears and 4x4. I swear it's the best vehicle ever. Only other vehicle that can be argued is the Escursion.

I haven’t been using manual shift mode because I thought the L meant low range good to know I can drive and use it

When are you guys going to do the Ike with the new Silverado HD 4500-6500 truck?

When ONE vehicle on a trailer maxes out the pickup's towing capacity 😂 That is one CHONKER of a Ford F-Series on there.

Its crazy seeing a modern 1/2ton pulling a 30+ year old 1 ton up Ikes Gauntlet. Back then, it woulda been the other way around. That 1 ton could probably only tow a half ton up that mountain in any reasonable time lol.

Anyone have any advice for me, I'm looking into a 7 ton trailer to tow my skid steer which weights 8400 pounds is this too much weight for my 2020 Silverado trail boss with 5.3 V8 engine. Thank you

Andre cracks me up! Such a Chevy homer!🤣

I like this vid because I own one

@paulmadkow9143

3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2019 Z71. I have towed my 4k lb travel trailer all over the country. She squats, but she never squawks. It tows great.

@jl4e23

3 жыл бұрын

Paul Madkow I have a 2019 5.3l custom trail boss. Towed my families 6000lbs travel trail to Golden Co from North Texas this past summer. Took longer and had more fuel stops than a diesel, but I am a patient man. Love my truck.

@paulmadkow9143

3 жыл бұрын

@@jl4e23 Nice!

@paulmadkow9143

3 жыл бұрын

@@jl4e23 I had a 2018 Colorado ZR2. Towing my travel trailer was not good. First, the 3.6 v6 is under powered. Second, the shorter wheel base made towing a little squirrely especially in the wind.

what is the total weight on that trailer?

Bring it to I-15 northbound in summer with a good 105+ degrees from Cima Rd to Nipton Rd going across mountain pass. You will see how hot really gets.

@robertannable9584

Жыл бұрын

This guy knows. This guy right here.

Andre really wanted to float those valves in a bad way.

Where are you guys at with your payload when towing that trailer. With that squat i wonder if you guys where over on the trucks payload even though you were under your max tow capacity. What was your combined gross vehicle weight?

@badgerpa9

3 жыл бұрын

It s designed to squat under load, it is not a one ton, it is designed for offroad so the suspension is not designed the best for towing.

Comparison Idea: Old School (HD) v. New School (LD) Towing comparison where a both generations are put to the test. Just how far has the LD's come with real-world towing v. yesterday's HD's (pre-2000's).

Why are you not doing this test with the 6.2L?

It's amazing what a 3.42 does for the 1500 5.3 towing

Did the long shots of the instruments and not the road while flying down a mountain at full load make anyone else nervous? I think my eyebrows were dancing.

Oil temp?

I'm sure I missed this. Was this the 5.3L or the 6.2L?

Throughout the video, I was hoping you guys would also have the Ford towing the Chevy just to see how far towing technology has advanced (or not) in the past 30 years.

Should of used cruise control to see if it held 50 better and check brake applications then

Kind of nice to see how a light duty truck setup by factory more for off road use can do with max payload, max towing and max combined weight. Hope no one uses it to tow that much on a regular bases but it did pretty good. Glad to see you are trying to be safe also, if a mask only provides a one percent increase in safety it is worth it to keep you both healthy. You two work well together, the comedy along with the information. Stay healthy and safe, I hate wearing a mask but if I do not inhale someones spit with the flu or sars/corona2 in it I will be happier. Mr. Truck should tell Andre to lighten up a little.

@MrTruckTV

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

heard the intro song and thought i was watching demolitian ranch

Andre holds up 3 fingers and says "total 8 brake applications" classic. Im assuming he had his 👋 up on the other hand

Watching this makes me wish I could have gotten a full size, twice I've had to tow a full size truck with my 2017 Colorado, luckily I'm in southern Illinois so its relatively flat

I would add air bags in the rear to help with squat.

@GeekyDad84

3 жыл бұрын

In this situation, being at max capacity. Adding airbags could actually over load the rear axle weight rating and actually pull weight off of the steer axle making the truck less stable. Airbags will remove squat but they don't do the best with weight distribution. A better weight distribution hitch, like a Hensley Arrow, would help reduce the squat a little more while still keeping the weight over the steer axle and trailer axles. Plus, it would do a much better job at controlling trailer sway vs the hitch they have.

@bryane2857

3 жыл бұрын

Not for a off road truck

@trevorzambon5150

3 жыл бұрын

Bryan E when your off road you just let air out

@bryane2857

3 жыл бұрын

@@trevorzambon5150 I think if you are truly off roading and using the full articulation of the suspension it will stretch those bags. But I could be wrong :)

I would like to see the tfl crew try an actual off road trail for new and used trucks up kelly flats in larimer county colorado..bone stock wrangler took it like a champ...i love what y'all do, actually test the vehicles?..i feel you give the consumer and average joes a false sense of reality gold mine hill is a cake walk, ive run it in my chevy tahoe in 2wd. Step it up fellas please. Give us an actual 4wd video if your up to the challenge....ps ive SEEN A STOCK CHEROKEE TRAIL HAWK DO IT!..stray away from the comfort zone and let us truck and off road boys in the market get a real idea. Give us a 45 min video of real capability.

So I have a 2017 GMC Sierra Denali 6.2 4 wheel drive with the 3.23 rear end. The max for the truck is 9200 pounds. I tow a Blazen toy hauler with a pioneer 1000 5, with 100 gallons of water and 20 gallons of gas. The truck is also maxed with 4 people and a dog. I know we are over max payload. The 8 speed transmission will hold cruise control in the hills. The 6.2 is so much more powerful than the 5.3 that I used to have, its not even funny. The only gripe is fuel economy. In the steep mountains of Arizona, 200 miles on the odometer, you better be thinking about a station

Been hearing all kinds of lemons and recalls from customers about these silverados