Conflicting Towing Information (Chevy Tahoe)
Hi. I am a newbie to the TT world and am getting conflicting info from various "experts" on the towing capabilities of my 2007 Chevy Tahoe LT which has 320-hp, 5.3 liter, V-8 with 3.73 axel ratio and ...
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First, thank you for your service. Not just trivia, thanks.
I think you are really pushing a Tahoe. The engine is adequate but I question the rest of the vehicle. It will probably do it, but it will take a toll. You are under GVWR but the big challenge will be the large frontal area. It takes a lot to drag it through the air, then you will have to deal with high altitudes, thin air and long steep grades, both, up and more challenging, down. I towed one about that size with a 5.? Ford Triton F 150 and it did it but it didn't like it. If you are really careful on the downhills, take care of the brakes and use the tranny you can do it. The F250 5.? was a much more relaxed drive. The stiffer suspension and larger brakes made for a more cooperative trailer. One thing that might help is to get a Mountain West Directory. It will help you avoid some of the most difficult pulls. Staying on interstate hwys. also helps. They are limited to mostly a max of 7% grades. Good luck. Keep us posted on your trip. It is a really beautiful drive!
I think you are really pushing a Tahoe. The engine is adequate but I question the rest of the vehicle. It will probably do it, but it will take a toll. You are under GVWR but the big challenge will be the large frontal area. It takes a lot to drag it through the air, then you will have to deal with high altitudes, thin air and long steep grades, both, up and more challenging, down. I towed one about that size with a 5.? Ford Triton F 150 and it did it but it didn't like it. If you are really careful on the downhills, take care of the brakes and use the tranny you can do it. The F250 5.? was a much more relaxed drive. The stiffer suspension and larger brakes made for a more cooperative trailer. One thing that might help is to get a Mountain West Directory. It will help you avoid some of the most difficult pulls. Staying on interstate hwys. also helps. They are limited to mostly a max of 7% grades. Good luck. Keep us posted on your trip. It is a really beautiful drive!
