Pulling Travel Trailer in Colorado with Tahoe
Hi, I have an 08 (low miles) Tahoe, 3.73 rear axle, 5.3 L, V-8, 4-speed, tow capacity just over 7k, tow/haul mode, pulling a hybrid TT of dry weight 4,000 lbs with electric brakes, using weight distri...
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APT wrote:
You'll be slow, maybe 30mph in first or second gear. But that 5.3L will do it without complaints. YOu may want a larger than stock transmission cooler. Flush all your fluids (oil, coolant, trans) and enjoy the views.
Last time you pulled trailers through the CO Rockies? And with what?
Not quite the doom n gloom you're layin down here.
There may be some super slow areas like you're saying, but it will be mostly due to speed limits and curves.
I'd wager the OP's setup could pull 45-50mph up the Ike and Vail Pass.
There are steeper grades, but in the years of towing stuff around the CO Rockies, I don't see it being that big of an issue for a low profile TT and that vehicle.
