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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Interesting to here of other's experiences of going up Stevens Pass. First time for us last week, and first time for going up a steeper and longer climb with our current TT and F250. Our TT weighs in at about 7K lbs all loaded up.
I wasn't sure if this was steep for Wa., or how it compares to other climbs on the west coast. (The downhill run into Fort Leavenworth sure was "fun" with all the narrow, bouncy up/down, rough and twisty sections.)
I always use tow haul and I could drive at 55 mph up the pass no problems and the tranny stayed in the same gear. Still had more throttle to spare. I backed off to 50 in some spots to use less fuel. In T/H, it ran at around 4500 rpm which is good. We have a 4.10 rear end and V10 which helps. It would be nice if we had a transmission temp gauge.
It would be interesting if the OP posted their GCWR and payload & tow capacity AND TV's actual wt.
I wasn't sure if this was steep for Wa., or how it compares to other climbs on the west coast. (The downhill run into Fort Leavenworth sure was "fun" with all the narrow, bouncy up/down, rough and twisty sections.)
I always use tow haul and I could drive at 55 mph up the pass no problems and the tranny stayed in the same gear. Still had more throttle to spare. I backed off to 50 in some spots to use less fuel. In T/H, it ran at around 4500 rpm which is good. We have a 4.10 rear end and V10 which helps. It would be nice if we had a transmission temp gauge.
It would be interesting if the OP posted their GCWR and payload & tow capacity AND TV's actual wt.
