Chevy Colorado ZR2 Duramax Diesel MAXED OUT towing! Can it Handle It?!
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One of the main reasons for getting a Chevy Colorado ZR2 with the diesel Duramax engine was to be able to tow my race cars to and from the tracks. In this video, we pick up my enclosed 18x8.5 trailer from Georgia, and tow it back 12 hours. How does the ZR2 do with pulling this large trailer?
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Just FYI for next time, that exhaust brake button also activates tow/haul mode. Tow/haul will allow the transmission to hold lower gears for longer and prevent gear hunt, which for bigger trailers like yours is highly recommend it be used. It will also downshift when going down hills or coming to a stop and allow the engine/exhaust brake to assist the normal brakes.
Because your trailer was empty, I doubt that it would have made much difference, but once you load it down tow/haul mode should let it pull significantly better.
Good vid -- but your trailer was empty- no? I think you said 2900lbs. I would not call that maxed out.
Cheers
In future videos I tow 6K pounds, but with such a large trailer, the wind resistance becomes an issue as well. However, it was very solid.
That's the cool thing about small displacement diesel engines, they deliver lots of torque for such a small engine. They may not accelerate as fast as a gasoline engine of the same displacement, but so what? You're driving a utility truck, not a sports car.
Towed my 23 ft boat from Florida to NY Fingerlakes region and back. Piece of cake! I95 no problem. Steam Valley PA climb no problem. Going back to sea level with the exhaust brake saves constant brake applications. 2017 with 97k miles and looking at our next one as soon as Covid production ramps back up.
Oh, having a connector issue so I have a 2020 Colorado with the V6. So happy I got the diesel! I did not know the difference until now. Baby Max rocks. Thanks also to the TFL Truck guys. That's why I even considered this truck.
Very impressive, not what I call a pretty truck, but the Duramax makes it a Lil beast. I know Fancy Gap really well, tough pull and the truck handled it really well, in my opinion the Colorado was a good purchase decision! Every Tacoma you passed just know how compared to you the drivers compared to you are suffering, Tacomas low seating position is awful for long trips.
The little Duramax is quite the engine
Yeah i sat in a Taco and it felt weird compared to my Colorado. And yes I call it the mini beast.... only drawback is the interference engine and a timing belt
The towing capacity for the zr2 even with the diesel is just 5k not 7700lbs
10:01 driving through my hometown there. I'm from Mechanicsburg/Carlisle
My 2017 is deleted and tuned and I get 22mpg at 80 towing a car with a flat bed trailer. Awesome Trucks
Agree those mirrors need upgrading and an vehicle indicator light would be nice
An empty trailer?
2.67 for diesel lol man that would be great now
19 zr2 diesel. I tow 7k just fine.
-Tow mirrors
-10 ply BFG Ko AT tires
-Road-master active suspension
- transmission cooler
- pml transmission pan
-Camco R6 Weight Distribution hitch
7000lbs of what and how far? Im on the fence about a ZR2 duramax with about 6500lbs of boat.
@@steve841 RV
I pull 9k stock in WNY in all the mountains.
Does the active suspension limit travel when off roading?
3,000 lbs? Maxed out? My 2019 SLT with the 2.8L hauls 9,000lbs like it's not even behind me.
watching in July 2022, Diesel is like 5.99 here. LOL, thats ridiculous.
I should have stockpiled 1000 gallons back then
Giant storm it was ridiculous. Lol that rain looks pretty light
It was the wind, it knocked out power to half of Charlotte, and knocked down trees everywhere, it had also hailed a bit, we didn't capture that on camera
Im kinda shocked things went well for you with that small truck. I just did a 2500 mile trip from Ohio to Texas and back to get a car. I drove a 2002 Silverado 2500HD extended cab shortbed pulling a 24’ trailer. Many times I was glad I didn’t have a lesser truck. I always felt in control, but I could definitely feel the changes in airflow when even a small SUV would pass me. Actually semi trucks weren’t much worse. My trailer did have a flat front car your v-nose which may have helped you. Your mirrors were something I was thinking about too. I have tow mirrors, and even with them extended I couldn’t quite see around the trailer the way I’d like.
It's crazy what almost 20 years of mechanical/technology advancement will do. I have a 2003 Tahoe, and it pulls my Toy Hauler fine. But these dmax Colorado's will blow the doors off many of the 99-06 GM products.
$2.65/gal *laughs in 2024 prices*
I have 2021 v6 and mine is maxxed out at 5k lbs but ive also seen people bend there frame I’m scared to risk towing a open trailer with a car trailer wright 2210 car weight 3600 lbs 5800lb
14-16 MPG but diesel cost more than regular unleaded. 25%-35% more so it’s really like getting around 12 MPG compared to a gas truck. That’s the numbers you need to compare. Still probably better than gas pulling that trailer.
I guess that depends if a few bucks is worth more time stopping at the gas station I would prefer the longer range. Buy a Prius if you care about saving money on fuel.
Great video! A better transmission cooler ,larger transmission oil pan and possibly an auxiliary cooling fan would be a really good idea.
I pull a 18.5 enclosed trailer with my Silverado and never let trans temp go over 200 degrees.
Too bad you didn’t put a load in the trailer. I’ve had mine up to 12,000 lbs gross pulling mountains in B.C. and Alberta. 29ft travel trailer. However I don’t drive anything at 80 mph. If you drive it right, the exhaust brake works well. I installed Clearview extendable mirrors. Quality product easy to install. 2017 Canyon
Duramax, SLT. LWB. Stock. Have had zero problems so far. Trucks been coast to coast in Canada, full gross weight. Towed a 5000 LB wood chipper multiple
times. Do more with less is more fun.
Since this vide I've pulled 6K pounds consistently for 12 hours to Kentucky and back, no issues at all, quite solid.
Not using tow haul? Interesting
Good video, I love these trucks. Can you keep us updated if you delete? I am trying to delete mine but it seems that emissions intact tunes are all that is available now. And FYI that exhaust brake toggle is also your tow mode activation switch, not just for grade braking. Using it on flat ground and up hill is beneficial as it changes the injection and shift points to compensate for more weight. You probably would have gotten even better MPG if you had it on the whole time.
Dang, I didn't know about the tow mode giving you better results. As for the tune and delete, I've seen a few tuners still do the tunes, but now a days, you have to do the work of removing the pipes yourself, especially if you're in NY or Cali
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Watching this on 6/3/22...dude just said diesel was $2.65/gallon!!! Today, diesel is $5.00-$5.20 right now...
Those were the good ol days, we just didn’t know…
We have the exact same podcast list...I am trying to decide between the Colorado ZR2 vs Canyon All Terrain. Will be pulling 26’ travel trailer
Do the all terrain diesel to tow that, it'll be more stable due to the less off road oriented suspension
@@FlyinGato THANKS! I agree, actually going to look at a Denali today. I am coming out of a C43 AMG Mercedes so I really want as upscale as I can get.
FlyinGato I drove gas and diesel. I really didn’t like the little diesel and I don’t tow often enough to need it. Trailer is under 6k loaded. I traded in the C43 AMG on a 2020 Canyon Denali a few days ago. Best vehicle decision I’ve ever made. Love the truck.
I have a z71 and really wished it was an inline 6 or a v6 diesel... the 4 cylinder was really slow stock had to put a tuner on it
I'll give you that, it's very slow
3k pounds is nothing, I towed my 96 Sierra on a flat bed trailer with a 2018 Silverado and it was like I wasn’t towing anything
With 5k max towing you’re doing good to pull a car and trailer.
Not too bad
I'm thinking about getting a ZR2 for towing a 5000 lb travel trailer, are you still happy with yours? Any advice?
Watch that transmission temp buddy.
Yo i was buying a leveling kit for my race car 20' trailer and store told me i was crazy to have Colorado tow the trailer. do you have a ny sway problems in the wind.
Honestly it was able to tow quite well, the sway was very manageable
Clickbait. Definitely not max towing.
Man...your podcasts sure say a lot...
today is july 20th, 2022, we just got a 2022 colorado redline edition on june 30th, v6, haven't towed with it yet, waiting to put 500 miles on it per the manual, i have a dumb question, are the frames the same on all colorado's ?? just curious, mine has a 7000 lb max rating, we have 2 trailers, a 6x12 utility for hauling our can-am atv , and a 6x14 cargo we made into a camper, my colorado is the gloss black
All frames are the same. The ZR2 has less capacity because cooling is reduced due to the front skid plate and bumper design
@@FlyinGato ok, cool, thank-you for getting back to me, i had a 2016 silverado 1500 z71 off road for almost 6 years, i miss it, but the transmission acted like it was getting ready to blow, had it rebuilt a few years back under warranty, it had 9100 lbs towing, my colorado has 7000 lbs as you know, my silverado was 4x4 but we only needed it once , i'm hoping to really like my new truck and have it for a long time,, be safe up there,, i'm in florida
I just moved to Florida, way up north near GA, love it here. I’m looking to get a diesel Silverado soon
@@FlyinGato i'm just north of tampa
That's a sweet truck
Thanks! I love it
Whats the phone holder you are using?
I think if you went 65 with cruise control on you would of gotten way better fuel economy. Except in the hilly areas. Also using the air recirculation button.
Using cruise while pulling a trailer hurts. Let the truck roll free down hills and don’t fret losing a couple MPH going uphill. Cruise doesn’t know these things but only maintains a specific speed. Your foot might be relaxed but the trans and motor will be working way more.
Nice...
You must get close to 30 mpg @ 70 mph not towing anything.
25-27 usually, which I consider to be good
@@FlyinGato
Very nice. I've been thinking about getting the diesel version.
Thanks for video.
Im getting 30.5MPG average in WNY in all the hills myself.
Empty 2500 lb trailer... what’s the point? Pull 7000 lbs please the truck is rated to 7500lbs, no?
ZR2 is rated to 5000 lbs. I wanted to see at least something in there too.
I think the GMC is rated higher for some reason. I know when I built a non ZR2 chevy it was in the 6K towing while the GMC was 7K+. Not sure what I did as I thought I picked long bed and AWD for both.
I have other videos with the ZR2 towing closer to 6000 pounds, does just fine as well
@@jacquesdemolay8202 not with ZR2 package
@@jacquesdemolay8202 my 2019 Canyon SLT is rated for 8100lbs but pulls 9k no problems.
Is it deleted
Can the zr2 tow a rice reaper?
depending on how much it weighs
omg yes sunday! and NY folks heading east bound on I80 Was working in Stroudsburg last year what is the deal with the Poc and NYer's... lol...
You know what I'm talking about!
@@FlyinGato
Why would you buy a ZR2 for serious towing? It's intended purpose was for serious off-roading.
It does it all, towing and off roading, I've been mudding in mine, it sees very good use
$$2.61/gallon 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I wish it was that cheap now
Rain x is awesome
I use it in every car
@@FlyinGato it should be the only washer fluid available. Rainy driving, it is a must!
Why are u uploading an old ass video from 6 months ago till now? Nothing new to show?
well, it shows the first time I towed an enclosed trailer with the ZR2 and I share how it does, I think it's relevant. we're almost caught up with my videos though, my wedding took a lot of time from me at the end of 2019, but 2020 is going to be really good
Run those tires at 60 manf not gonna lie and don’t air them up after you drive air them to 60 COLD or they will explode in your face
yea I agree
Not maxed out
9:54 - are you not wearing underwear? LOL