New Camper - Overheating Problems

[vertran]

I have a 2004 Chevy Silverado 1 Ton with the Duramax Diesel. I have pulled other campers with this truck but never in Vermont. Bought a new camper this year near the same size as previous unit. I have been overheating on each trip up long hills. Had the Rad flushed with no improvements. Sit for an hour and I can start off again and usually make it to my destination. Would appreciate any suggestions.

[ajcain79]

 

Maybe a bad thermostat? It would be a cheap thing to replace first.

[HawkScot]

I've read about problems with 2004 and some 2005 duramax trucks overheating when towing much. It sounds like a air intake problem and barely adequate amount of coolant problem to me from all the descriptions. dieselplace.com has some threads on it.

 

Killerbee has some good thoughts on this, I don't have a duramax but if I bought a 04-05, I would budget to put this kit in.

 

http://www.toyhauleradventures.com/2010/05...hot-head-chevy/

 

This guy is busy, not sure how quick folks are getting the kits. I am not endorsing him, just heard that it can fix the problem.

[HawkScot]

Some more information here

 

http://www.dieselspot.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=8