2007 GMC Savanna CV 4.3l and GVWR Questions
I own this van. 2007 GMC Savanna G13405 I would like to be able to tow a small travel trailer, not a popup. I understand that there are very strict limitations regarding the weight of the trailers ...
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rbtglove wrote:
For what its worth info - Think the Savanna with the 4.3 is only cabable of of about 4300lbs towing. The 4.3 makes max torque at relatively low rpm but with the 3.42 rear going up grades will be a struggle. I Towed with a 2700 dry TT with a similar rig for short time and when I did the scale it was near 3500 ready to go with no water. The dry weight is always low since it is a bare bones base rig and dosen't include any adds. You may be able to get under the max requirements if don't carry much or many in your van and in the TT if your like me you'll soon be looking for a better TV. If you don't have the tow package you'll have to add a brake controller and trans cooler and it may not be worth the effort.
I do have the tow package w/trans cooler and tow/haul mode, but I do need to add the brake controller and I plan on using a weight distributing hitch. Living in Florida makes the hill problem less of an issue. I definately would upgrade the TV if I planned to go to the mountains.
