Alpine Chevrolet – Smart Towing Confidence in Aurora, CO — Silverado Trailering Tech Explained
If your week swings from early job-site runs to weekend camping, the latest Silverado trailering and cargo systems are built to simplify your life. At Alpine Chevrolet, we field a lot of questions about how the Silverado makes towing more intuitive, and the short answer is confidence through clarity—clear visuals, clear checklists, and clear control. With up to 14 available camera views, the Silverado lets you see more of what matters, from Hitch View and Surround View to transparent trailer perspectives that help reduce guesswork. Add the in-vehicle Trailering App and you get step-by-step pre-departure checklists, trailer profile creation, and maintenance reminders that keep your setup consistent every time you head out.
Smart software is only half the story. The Silverado’s Durabed and available Multi-Flex Tailgate deliver the kind of physical flexibility that supports your trailer routine. Durabed’s roll-formed high-strength steel bed pairs best-in-class standard cargo volume with 12 standard tie-downs, each rated for serious loads. That means you can secure gear quickly and move on to the drive. The Multi-Flex Tailgate adds convenience right where you need it—at the back of the truck—with six purpose-built configurations that help you load, step up, stage tools, and extend bed length safely and efficiently.
Drivers often ask for a simple process to get consistent towing results. Here’s a straightforward, repeatable routine that leverages the Silverado’s built-in tools:
- Pre-check: Open the Trailering App, confirm your trailer profile, and run the pre-departure checklist.
- Hitch alignment: Activate Hitch View and Hitch Guidance, align slowly, and verify lock engagement.
- Electrical connection: Attach and test trailer lights using the in-vehicle lighting test function.
- Safety chains: Cross them beneath the coupler and secure to the tow hooks.
- Brake setup: Adjust the integrated trailer brake gain based on trailer weight and conditions.
- Final walkaround: Use Surround View to confirm clearance, then set mirrors and Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert if equipped.
Want a quick snapshot of how the Multi-Flex Tailgate supports daily tasks beyond towing? Each configuration is thoughtfully designed to increase access, security, or utility at the bed.
- Primary gate: Opens from the key fob, an interior switch, or the gate button for traditional loading.
- Primary gate load stop: Helps prevent extra-long items from sliding out when you’re hauling lumber or kayaks.
- Easy access: Inner gate folds to help you reach farther into the bed without overextending.
- Full-width step: Inner gate becomes a sturdy step so you can climb into the bed more safely.
- Inner gate load stop: Adds a second-tier barrier to stabilize stacked cargo.
- Work surface: Provides a flat platform for laptops, plans, or on-site notes to keep productivity moving.
Trailering technology isn’t only about hooking up—it’s about feeling composed while you’re underway. Available Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert offers enhanced awareness that accounts for trailer length, while Adaptive Cruise Control can help manage gaps in traffic on longer runs. If you select High Country, available Super Cruise® driver assistance technology brings compatible-road, hands-free convenience to the towing experience, adding calm to the miles between stops. For frequent off-pavement adventures with a trailer, ZR2 pairs Multimatic DSSV™ dampers with front and rear E-lockers to maintain control when the road turns to ruts, gravel, or washboard.
Our team, serving Arvada, Lone Tree, and Aurora, makes setup easy—whether you need help configuring camera views, dialing in the integrated trailer brake controller, or building a trailer profile that multiple drivers can use consistently. The Silverado’s depth of features means you can tailor your truck to your exact routine rather than reshaping your routine around your truck. That’s the real advantage of integrated trailering tech and a purpose-built bed system—it adapts to your work and your weekends without adding friction.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I know which camera views to use when hitching?
Start with Hitch View for alignment, then switch to Surround View to assess proximity to nearby obstacles. After hookup, use transparent trailer and rear trailer views to monitor the road behind you.
Can the Trailering App store multiple trailer profiles?
Yes. You can create custom profiles for different trailers, including weight, maintenance intervals, and light test configurations, which is helpful when swapping between utility and travel trailers.
What if I’m towing on gravel or uneven terrain?
Consider a trim with the Z71 Off-Road Package or ZR2. Features like the Autotrac® 2-speed transfer case, specialized suspension tuning, and available front and rear E-lockers help maintain control when surfaces change.
How does the Multi-Flex Tailgate help with towing days?
Use the work surface mode to stage tie-downs and tools, and the full-width step to access gear in the bed without climbing over the hitch. The load stops help stabilize longer items that extend toward a trailer jack.
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