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xil3
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Jan 07, 2016

Towing 5700 (dry) - 7700 (wet) travel trailer with tahoe

I just wanted some people advice on towing a trailer that's max weight of 7700 lbs wet, with a 2015 tahoe (8300 lbs towing capacity). We probably have it closer to wet when the tanks are full on the t...
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IBcarguy
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Jan 08, 2016
I'm not a fan of a half ton TV pulling (and stopping) that much weight. With the 5.3 V8 and 3.08 standard gears, I don't think you would be very happy with it's towing ability. I'm shopping for a TV for a similar TT and I'm looking at the 3/4 ton with the 6.0, preferably with 4.10 gears.The 2500 has a much huskier chassis and brakes than the 1500.

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