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CJM1973
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Jul 29, 2019

Towing with GM 1 ton extended passenger van (Savana/Express)

I currently own a 2011 GMC Sierra CC HD 6.0L gasser and pull a 35 foot FR travel trailer. It does the job great with the help of a Propride hitch. Unfortunately, the miles are racking up on it at ne...
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blt2ski
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Jul 31, 2019
The above point about the older Burb and newer van, the van has a 6sp trans, with a 4.1 in low gear, the Burb had 4.1 in axel, BUT, had a 2.48 in trans. Wider spacing in the gears, and a few less HP and torque. That said, the 3.42 geared van is probably a better gearing setup with the 6 sp! than the 4.10 geared 4 sp auto overall.

Marty

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