6.0/3.73/6speed in mountains pulling 8000 lbs
I have 2013 suburban 2500 pulling my new Creekside 27 bh which is 8,000 loaded. First trip with this combo over Stevens pass hwy 2 in Washington state. Once the serious climbing started I was 2nd gea...
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sportsman16 wrote:
Sounds like I shouldn't worry. I tow in m5 with tow/haul on interstate and flat ground. Sometimes drop to m4 in rolling terrain. This was first pull up pass with heavier trailer. I was in m3 but when tranny dropped to 2nd I held throttle steady and maintained 45 mph. Maybe next time I will hold at 40. As I watched trans temp rise and didn't think I had much throttle left, I wondered how folks pull 10k or more with this combo?
No matter what you drive your last comment was the best for your truck and gives more time to enjoy the scenery.
chevman
