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Thank You JimCost2014, VanguardK2,

I would really like to have a 2500HD, that would be the solution for towing.  Spent part of afternoon looking at them online.

I would have to find a very sharpened pencil to to Trade In my truck, hopefully that will happen.  If not, I will put in the 3.73 gears in my truck.

But really Thank You for your Great thoughts and the right suggestions.

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11 hours ago, James Beyer said:

Dieselfan1,  Thank You, I did look at various trucks.  But, GM should not have put tow Capacity at 8500 Lbs., other wise I would not have Bought my truck!

 

Other than towing capacity, I really like like my GM Truck.  In hindsite, I had No Plans on buying a big travel trailer, and would not have, if not for now raising 3 Grandchildren. 

Will admit, it would be nice to afford one of those 2500 Diesel crew cab 4x4 but not in the cards money wise.

 

It "was" 8500lbs.  GM had a mis-print in the owners manual when these 2014s came out and dealers had to insert a revised tow chart into the owners manual with the revised ratings for 3.08 trucks.  The corrected #s were what was supposed to be printed in the first place.  

 

59 minutes ago, James Beyer said:

Thank You Swathdiver,

if I change to the 3.73 rear, does that also increase my payload?

 

 No.  Payload is all in the springs/axles.  

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6 hours ago, James Beyer said:

Thank You Swathdiver,

if I change to the 3.73 rear, does that also increase my payload?

In a way, yes.  It positions the engine better in the powerband best suited for towing.  NHT trucks also have an extra leaf spring on each side, you can buy a pair for about $60 to add one to each side if you feel the need.  Towing 8500 pounds with the upgraded gears, you should be fine in the short term but over the long haul, I would want to either get a stronger carrier for your existing axle or replace it the larger one.

 

Do those K2s have the engine oil cooler and external transmission coolers like the older trucks?

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Thank You Everyone, really like this site, great information from good people.

Later- 

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2 hours ago, James Beyer said:

Hey guys, I ran across a great deal on a 2014 GMC 1500 Crew Cab Denali 6.2L with Max Tow Package.

Will that be good enough to haul my 7500 dry weight camper?

I believe Max Tow Package is the NHT RPO code and that means 3.73 gears.  If so, then it's towing capacity, assuming 4x4, is 11,700 pounds with a GCWR (Truck and trailer) of 17,500 pounds.

 

 

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Thank You Swathdiver, looked at the truck, not very well maintained, so I passed.  But to know that would work, is a good start, Thank You!

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