Sluggish towing with GMC Yukon
I just picked up a used 2007 Jayco Exp 17C & towed it home last night with my 2011 GMC Yukon SLT. The drive was 2 hrs & lots of hills in TN. I had the tow mode on. It seemed to struggle up the big hil...
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The Nissan "tow gears" are actually a bit inferior to GM's 6-spd with 3.42 axle. The engine has more torque and thus more wheel torque, but it really doesn't compete well against GM's 6.2L, Tundra 5.7L/4.30, Ford 5.0L, EB, or 6.2L with 3.55 even.
Pay attention to payload as you shop if you decide to change your TV. Loaded up (Platinum) trim levels with lots of options can be low, under 1200 pounds for some. So much for a family + 600 pounds of TW.
Try using Gears 1-4 of what you have now. Spend $50 on a trans cooler. Keep all your thoughts in one thread on here.
Pay attention to payload as you shop if you decide to change your TV. Loaded up (Platinum) trim levels with lots of options can be low, under 1200 pounds for some. So much for a family + 600 pounds of TW.
Try using Gears 1-4 of what you have now. Spend $50 on a trans cooler. Keep all your thoughts in one thread on here.
