jbres wrote:
After 6 long months of looking for a new dedicated tow vehicle, finally found and purchased one this week. Found a 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD crewcab 2wd. Has the 6.0 with 4.10s. SLT Model with power everything (much better than the work truck models I have been looking at with power nothing and rubber floors) Has only 65,000 miles on it and had it inspected by my mechanic and he agreed this truck is a gem. Extremely well kept and maintained, absolutely no rust whatsoever! He tested and went through everything, and said this is a great great truck.
I am 100% confident I wont have my extreme white knuckles anymore that I have had for so long while towing my 7,000# travel trailer with my Tahoe. I can finally tow more relaxed with my new truck.
Only negative I can complain about is the truck is a crew cab(which we had to have for 3 dogs and a child and 2 adults) and a 8' bed which makes it a long truck. I know I can handle the length as I drive much longer CDL trucks everyday at work. I have heard this is an advantage with towing travel trailers for more control with the long wheelbase.
Congrats on the truck. Sounds similar to mine. Mine is a no options 02 but is 6.0/4L80E/4.10 truck. Crew Cab Long bed. It has 35,000 miles on it right now.
You get used to length. The long wheel base is awesome for towing. My TT is 35 feet overall and comes in at just under 7500 pounds on the scales loaded for camping. It tows it fine even on the some of the passes out west. The 6.0 will happily cruise along at 4000 RPM on the bigger passes.
Enjoy!
