Need Hitch Recommendation
We are hoping to purchase a new travel trailer in the near future and just wanted to get some advice concerning the tow-ability of our proposed rig and a hitch recommendation. First the details, o...
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I think you're good on payload. Even with the short wheelbase your van should be stable. I would highly recommend upgrading to Bilstein shocks. Then OEM shocks are garbage, and you'll really feel that with a heavier trailer.
I think you'll be really close on combined weight. The dry weight doesn't include "options" such as:
I really think you'll probably end up closer to the trailer's GVWR than you expect.
Power wise you'll be ok. But the Express is cooling limited on both the engine and transmission. The Class C owners have discovered Hayden makes a better fan clutch that keeps the engine cool. GM has a recall out for the transmission which reduces torque converter lockup so it won't burn up the clutch, but that will probably make it run hotter overall.
I think you'll be really close on combined weight. The dry weight doesn't include "options" such as:
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I really think you'll probably end up closer to the trailer's GVWR than you expect.
Power wise you'll be ok. But the Express is cooling limited on both the engine and transmission. The Class C owners have discovered Hayden makes a better fan clutch that keeps the engine cool. GM has a recall out for the transmission which reduces torque converter lockup so it won't burn up the clutch, but that will probably make it run hotter overall.
