anybody towing 3/4 burb 6.0L towing 9K+ LBS

Lantley wrote:

So how does your 6.0 tow your 32BHDS vs. your old 8.1 I see from your sig. you have had both

My 6.0 with 6sp tows my 32BHDS as good or better than the 8.1. I initially did it with the benefit of being able to use a new 2500HD with the 6.0 and 3.73; and without the benefit of calculating out the ratio's. If you look at the tables that APT has done, you will see why it works better.

Additionally, the new truck gets 14 mpg versus 11 mpg from the old (monthly average of mixed use).

I was hoping to get a new 1500 2014 Silverado with the 5.3 and 3.42 that is rated at 9700lb to test towing the trailer. However, I have only found them with the 3.08 or with the 4.3.

I would not be satisfied with performance from the 4-spd. But the rest of the truck should do well.

splegge wrote:
Hi folks,

I have a have 2006 2500 burb with 6.0L 4.10. with WDH - tow rating 9600 LBS. we are looking to upgrade campers to weighing between 9K - 9.5K LBS.

ANybody have any experience pulling this set-up.

anyfeed back on campers is an extra bonus and you should buy a lotto ticket for being so kind...

Possible Campers - these are out of the factory at 8000LBS.
freedom express 312BHDS

Catilina 32TSBH

Jayco
eagle - 324bts

Jay flight 32TSBH

So how does your 6.0 tow your 32BHDS vs. your old 8.1 I see from your sig. you have had both

splegge wrote:
Hi folks,

I have a have 2006 2500 burb with 6.0L 4.10. with WDH - tow rating 9600 LBS. we are looking to upgrade campers to weighing between 9K - 9.5K LBS.

ANybody have any experience pulling this set-up.

anyfeed back on campers is an extra bonus and you should buy a lotto ticket for being so kind...

Possible Campers - these are out of the factory at 8000LBS.
freedom express 312BHDS

Catilina 32TSBH

Jayco
eagle - 324bts

Jay flight 32TSBH

I am not sure of the tongue weight on these, but the Jayco 32BHDS was 1400 lbs after sticking all my stuff in the front compartment when new. (I have removed most of the stuff now, but not verified new weight.)

Have you replaced the stock hitch? If not, and you keep your vehicle, I would strongly recommend that you replace.

Yes I have a 4.10.

I am towing a outback 312bh which is listed by the manufacturer 7600# dry weight. We do not pack lightly, 3 kids and all of their clothes,toys, bikes, etc. Plus we usually travel with the fresh water tank full or at least partial. And the fridge and cupboards full of food. The truck (2003 Yukon Xl with 6.0l and 4.10 gears) does pretty good. I have a bully dog gt gauge/tuner and a k&n cone air filter, and I added an aux. Transmission cooler in addition to the OEM one to protect the trans.

If you are sure you have a 410 axle then the 6.0 and 410 is a pretty stout set up. Just keep it in 3rd with tow haul on and don't use cruise unless flat land.