Tow vehicle question - Chevy 6.0L questions

DANO65 wrote:
Hold out for the 2500. You won't regret it. Been there done that. Yes the Denali has the same engine but the lighter duty 4L65E trans rather than the heavier duty 4L80E. As well the Denali is on the 1500 series chassis with only a 7400lb GVWR. The 2500 is 8600lb GVWR. I pulled mine with a 1500 Sub at first. The 5.3 would pull it fine in 3rd, but the weight, trailer 6500lb, just didn't feel good on that truck. Found the '03 2500 and what a world of difference. Locks up in overdrive at 2100 rpm @ 60 mph, cruises nice and steady, can run up to 70 no problem when needed. It does like fuel, avg 9 -10 US mpg pulling, and 15 - 16 empty hwy.

For some reason my sig won't update to show the 2003 Yukon XL 2500, 6.0, 4:10 rather than the 1500

Just sold our Expedition for our asking price and we were all already to find a 2500 suburban as we figured it's best to be overpowered than under or right on the edge of tow capacity and found a 2500HD Crew Cab pickup for the same price that was in great shape, the burb only offered one additional seat over the truck. Undercarriage was relatively free of rust as it had been sprayed with bed liner and was a one owner with good maintenance records. After much discussion with my wife doing pros and cons on the burb 2500 or the 2500HD CC, both with the 6.0l, we figured the truck might be the better way to go. It might be a bit more cramped but will have more utility outside of towing as well since we already have a van for people moving everyday. The 2500HD CC has the better 4L80E transmission and 4.10 gears, should be more than enough for our trailer.