Pulling Travel Trailer in Colorado with Tahoe
Hi, I have an 08 (low miles) Tahoe, 3.73 rear axle, 5.3 L, V-8, 4-speed, tow capacity just over 7k, tow/haul mode, pulling a hybrid TT of dry weight 4,000 lbs with electric brakes, using weight distri...
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Perhaps switch up the schedule a bit? After Glenwood Springs, take I-70 east then Hwy 24 south to Leadville, then down hwy 24 to Salida and hwy 285 down to Sand Dunes. Then go back up to Salida, then hwy 50 east to Canon City/Royal Gorge and hwy 115 to Colorado Springs. This way you avoid the whole Denver and I-25 Gap Project mess.
My Suburban 1500 tows a 5000 lb travel trailers without issues, and with family of four and a dog. Just have to accept going slow up to the passes. I usually never have to touch brakes going down, downshift and engine braking is enough to keep the speed in check.
My Suburban 1500 tows a 5000 lb travel trailers without issues, and with family of four and a dog. Just have to accept going slow up to the passes. I usually never have to touch brakes going down, downshift and engine braking is enough to keep the speed in check.
