5.0 Tow Question

[rmitch]

I am looking to upgrade my tow vehicle. Trailer is a 2019 5.0TA. Current tow vehicle is a 2006 Silverado crew cab short bed 5.3 V-8. I use an Anderson rail mount hitch.
When I went looking at new trucks, all the beds and tailgates are so tall, way taller than my current truck. On most trucks i checked the height was 56 ½ ‘“ to 58 ½ “
I checked out the escape website for the 5.0 and found escapes “ towing compatibility guide “.
The data states the maximum tailgate height for a standard axle is 56” and 58” for the high lift axle.
I have the standard axle. Do I need to install the high lift?
Any of you out there with a new truck have any advice. What are your measurements and clearances?

[UncleTim]

When I ordered they told me 58 inches for a standard trailer and 60.5 inches for the high lift. My Tundra has air bags which raise the top of the back rails to 60 inches.

Everything rides fine. I picked mine up in May. I would call in and check that number.

[SWCO]

Issue addressed in an earlier thread with three pages of info:

https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f...ues-17056.html