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Re: Chevy Express 3500 with 6.0
ktosv wrote: We towed a Keystone Passport 2910 GT with a 2011 Express 3500 and had five kids and two dogs at the time. We had previously towed the same trailer with a 2005 Suburban 1500 with the 5.3L, 4 speed and 3.42 axle for a short time. We replaced the 1500 with a 2004 Suburban 2500 with the 6L, 4 speed and 3.73 axle. All I have to say is the 6L/6speed/3.42 in our Express out towed the 2500 Suburban. Examples are that the Suburban couldn’t maintain speed on level ground towing in OD. It did fine in 3rd. Our Express actually would shift into 6th while towing and would maintain speed on level ground. It obviously would shift with any grade out of 6th, so I typically limited to 5th and was on my way. I don’t know where you are towing, but here in Michigan I will be honest that with any sizeable hill the van would shift from 5th to 4th. I did scale the setup and with all 7 of us, two dogs and misc stuff in the van I was 1000# under the vans GVWR. We had the 12 passenger regular wheelbase. As was mentioned, the ride and handling was drastically improved after putting Bilstein shocks on. This was really helpful. We are in NJ and would be staying on the east coast for a couple of more years before retirement. Then the "plan" is to go back to a class A DP.5.7KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Chevy Express 3500 with 6.0
carringb wrote: GCWR is 16,000 pounds. Weigh your van and deduct your empty weight and cargo and doggos accordingly. The OEM shocks are complete garbage and towing a heavy trailer is unwieldy on some roads (anything with large umps or dips or frost heaves) but that's also a very easy upgrade. Any aftermarket monotube shock will be an good upgrade. Thank you for the recommendation on the shocks.5.7KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Chevy Express 3500 with 6.0
Dadoffourgirls wrote: If you have not installed a hitch yet, I would recommend the Curt class V. It has a tongue capacity of 2400 lbs, and the 2 in opening. I guess that my trailer has around 1200 lbs tongue weight most times, and I occasionally do not install the weight distribution bars. I also installed my P3 in the corner of the dash to the right of the steering wheel, next to the motor cover. It allows me to see and reach the brake controller from that location. Thank you for the recommendation. I do have the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Class V receiver.5.7KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Chevy Express 3500 with 6.0
Thanks for all the great responses. The van is a passenger and of the longer WB, note that all the seats (four rows of them) have been removed. We do not have kids, only three dogs that go with us. I would guess that removing the seats was close to 500#. We wanted the passenger for the windows and the rear A/C. I know to stay within my weight; we have owned various truck/trailer and motorhomes for the past twenty-five years. I would not exceed 80% I was looking for people who possibly tow with this van and would like their experiences. Again, thank you.487Views0likes0CommentsChevy Express 3500 with 6.0
Hello, we are looking to get back into RVing. We currently have a 2019 Chevy Express van, 3500 series with a 6.0 Gas engine. The manufacturer says 9000# towing, looking for anyone with personal experience towing a travel trailer with this vehicle. I appreciate any help you can provide. Gene12KViews0likes24Comments
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