Hi Folks,Looking for a early to mid 2000's TV. It will be a dedicated TV, making 4 to 6 camping trips per year, around 300 to 350 miles round trip. The TT that has the floorplans I'm looking at, are the Forest River micro and mini lites that have 4700- 5000 GVWR. So far the 2006 Chevy Tahoe has been showing up on my research a few times. The LT and Z71 has 295hp and 335 ft-lbs torque at a price of $12k. That's my max budget. I would like to find a TV in the $10k range. Oh yeah, there is a hill I will be going up and down, with 3% to 5% grade (2000' elev over 11 miles) that I should mention. So is their any TV's from the early 2000's, that are great for towing, that I should be researching?Thanks

Crew cab PU with the 8.1 and Allison trans. 2500 Hd

I had an older Tahoe and it was OK, not great, but it was 99 with older 5.7.Question - how many people and gear in the truck ?I would go with Z71 since they had 3.73 and tow package in the "Z71" already (at least that's what I remember).The LT, even with every luxury option may not have the tow package, or 3.73 gears.

2500hd for 5k trailer ???????Why not a diesel locomotive :)

For a dedicated TV, get any 3/4 or 1-ton ton gasser you can find. I like GM's 8.1L and Ford's V10 from that era. You'll get the same towing fuel economy with far more power and comfort from the stronger chassis. And you won't have to worry about finding one with the right equipment for towing an RV (engine, trans, HD cooling, etc) - they all do. You may get a larger fuel tank making your range better too.There are plenty of them under $10k.

MegaCab_PL wrote:I had an older Tahoe and it was OK, not great, but it was 99 with older 5.7.Question - how many people and gear in the truck ?I would go with Z71 since they had 3.73 and tow package in the "Z71" already (at least that's what I remember).The LT, even with every luxury option may not have the tow package, or 3.73 gears.Me, my dog and suitcase, around 250lbs.

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lee4019
Explorer
Jun 03, 2013
MegaCab_PL wrote:
I had an older Tahoe and it was OK, not great, but it was 99 with older 5.7.
Question - how many people and gear in the truck ?
I would go with Z71 since they had 3.73 and tow package in the "Z71" already (at least that's what I remember).
The LT, even with every luxury option may not have the tow package, or 3.73 gears.

Me, my dog and suitcase, around 250lbs.
APT
Explorer
Jun 03, 2013
For a dedicated TV, get any 3/4 or 1-ton ton gasser you can find. I like GM's 8.1L and Ford's V10 from that era. You'll get the same towing fuel economy with far more power and comfort from the stronger chassis. And you won't have to worry about finding one with the right equipment for towing an RV (engine, trans, HD cooling, etc) - they all do. You may get a larger fuel tank making your range better too.

There are plenty of them under $10k.
MegaCab_PL
Explorer
Jun 03, 2013
2500hd for 5k trailer ???????

Why not a diesel locomotive :)
MegaCab_PL
Explorer
Jun 03, 2013
I had an older Tahoe and it was OK, not great, but it was 99 with older 5.7.
Question - how many people and gear in the truck ?
I would go with Z71 since they had 3.73 and tow package in the "Z71" already (at least that's what I remember).
The LT, even with every luxury option may not have the tow package, or 3.73 gears.
Big_Katuna
Explorer II
Jun 03, 2013
Crew cab PU with the 8.1 and Allison trans. 2500 Hd

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