TV - 2000 GMC K3500 4x4
Cort 20K hitch
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Size, liters/cu. in. 5.7 /350
Horsepower @ rpm. 255 @ 4600
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. 330 @ 2800
Curb Weight, lbs. 4292
Standard Payload, lbs. 2755
Fuel Capacity, gals. 34.0
Model K30903
UWV 5227 lbs
GVWR 9200 lbs
GAWR Frt 4500 lbs
rear 6084 lbs
CGVWR 17500
5ver 2008 Rage'n Xtra-Lite 3205 32' Toyhauler
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100 gal water
40 Gray
40 Black
14 g propane
4.0 Onan
20 Gal fuel cell
UVW - 8310 lbs (includes propane and generator etc...)
Cat scale TV w/17 gal fuel and hitch 6060 lbs w/5ver on hitch 7580 lbs for a pin weight of 1520 lbs
5ver 15 gal fuel, food, clothes mountain bikes empty Fresh/Gray and Black tanks - 8400 lbs
Front trailer axle 3180 lbs
Rear trailer axle 3700 lbs
CGVWR 14,460 lbs
w/100 gal fresh water and 2 dirt bikes 9710 lbs
CGVWR 15,770 lbs
I couldn't believe a max tow rating of 8300 lbs for the 2000 model year 1 ton. I talked with GMC, the local guru on towing, and anybody else that's had an opinion on this and my goal became to stay under 10K. Not only for the license, but the truck actually performs well stock.
I am adding a tranny cooler, K&N filter and Magna Flow exhaust. I expect to pick up another 30hp and 11 ft-lbs of torque.
As everyone told me I wouldn't win any races, and I have more than enough truck, but I can pull Cajon Pass in So Cal at 55 mph (the speed limit) with no less than 35 mph at the steepest grade near the top at 2500 rpm. I could most certainly run it to the floor and maintain 55 bottom to top, but what's the point.
I'm getting 8 mpg with trailer and about 12-13 mpg without.
I'm sure there's a few here with opinions that have loads of experience, so please jump in!
I'm glad I found this place because all of my homework was by myself, and so far I think I did it right.
Dan ...
