Trans temp
I watch the Trans temp while towing and curious what a good range is to make sure it is not too hot. I have a factory front mounted trans cooler on a four speed 5.3 engine. Normally runs about 176 - 1...
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Tow later wrote:
We are new to camping and purchased a Crossroads 27' Zinger 27RL, we also have a 2010 Chevy Avalanche 1500LT. We went camping last week and pulled the trailer approximately 200 miles and I noticed my trans temp was running between 198 and 205 degrees.
Seems normal. Do you use Tow/Haul mode?
Also the truck is rated to pull 8100 lbs, and the trailer is rated at 7850 lbs, I have installed a Reese Weight Distribution Hitch with Sway Control but the trailer dances and porpoises all over the place. I had the trailer set up by camping world and they said everything was right. I was informed by another RV service center that part of my problem was the Avalanche has coil springs and they suggested installing air bags as well. We are now considering purchasing a 2013 Chevy Silverado 1500HD with the all star package on it. We Sally don't want to spend the money on a new truck right now so any suggestions would be appreciated.
Is that a typo on 1500HD? Did you mean 2500HD?
That RV probably puts the Ave over receiver rating of 1000 pounds, rear axle rating, and GVWR/payload. You are towing in the 7500-8000 pound range with 6500 dry. 850 dry goes up too. A 3/4 ton would be great! Even an extended cab half ton would be better than the Ave with more payload, better suspension and receiver.
Why would you need to buy a new 2013? There are plenty of 2007.5+ GM 2500 trucks out there that will handle that RV far better, and worth about what your current truck is worth.
Spend $15 at a CAT scale to find out where you stand. Adjusting your hitch may help, but 3 passes at a scale will clarify that, what can be adjusted vs. what should be replaced.
