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I am looking into getting a 6.0 crew cab 4x4 with 4.10 gears, my question is how well will it tow a 24' enclosed trailer that loaded will weigh in about 7200-7500 pounds.

 

Thanks for any info.

Paul

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Oughta work OK. My son-in-law has a 1500HD with 6.0 and 3.73's and he pulls a 5th wheel camper about that weight. Not breaking any speed limits, mileage sucks, and rarely get's into top gear (OD), but it's acceptable for occasional trips. Wouldn't want to do it on a daily basis though.

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I only tow about once a month from spring to fall and maybe once every two or three months in the winter.

 

Still ironing out the bugs, if anyone has any other suggestions.

 

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Shaners Senior Enthusiast

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It would be OK for an occaisional pull of that weight. I tow with mine, and on the flat highways, 70 MPH is acheived with ease. I've pulled loads close to 11000 lbs...

 

My travel trailer weighs over 8000 lbs, and it tows nice.

 

For a Small Block, I think the motor does fine, just don't be afraid to "Rev it up".

Roofer Senior Enthusiast

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I think it will tow it fine for occasional use. Just don't be surprised if you have to fill up about every 100 or so miles. I have a buddy with a 2000 2500 with the 6.0. He has a plow and pulls a small Bobcat and he gets about 90 miles to a tank of gas.

 

With gas prices the way they are I recommend a Duramax. You get double the mileage towing, cheaper fuel(sometimes), and alot more power.

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I think it will tow it fine for occasional use. Just don't be surprised if you have to fill up about every 100 or so miles. I have a buddy with a 2000 2500 with the 6.0. He has a plow and pulls a small Bobcat and he gets about 90 miles to a tank of gas.

 

With gas prices the way they are I recommend a Duramax. You get double the mileage towing, cheaper fuel(sometimes), and alot more power.

I think your exagerating a bit.....or he needs to maintain his vehicle.

 

We have a guy with a stock Sierra Denali(6.0, AWD, AWS, 4.10's) on another forum that pulls a 7000 lb 5th wheel(more air drag) that averages 11-12mpg at 65-68mph. Your quoting like 3.5...something ain't right.

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I am looking into getting a 6.0 crew cab 4x4 with 4.10 gears, my question is how well will it tow a 24' enclosed trailer that loaded will weigh in about 7200-7500 pounds.

 

Thanks for any info.

Paul

I have the exact truck. I tow a four place snowmobile trailer with four sleds in it( 27 feet long V-Nose). Not a issue at all. The trailer weighs in at around 5,000+.. Anyone that tells you will get low MPG is kinda off their rocker. I get about 10 to 12 MPG towing that trailer with the crappy winter gas they have up here in the Northeast. I have not had a singal problem going 70 MPH with the truck pulling. It will tend to REV up on the hills but is fine in OD going right along with traffic. This truck is bone cold stock for performance upgrades. First time out take it easy and let the gears setup right in the back. Change out the gear lube after the first tow and your fine. I switch over to Mobil 1 and have not had an issue. In the summer just keep an eye on the tranny temp.

 

To give you an idea about lighter loads. I tow my brothers pop up camper and my MPG does not change at all from running empty. Get up to 14MPG traveling from Maine to Ohio last year on one tank of gas. Low for the trip was in the 12's(I was pushing hard at over 70+)....

 

 

If it was not for the fact I got a lemon I would say the truck is one hell of a towing veichle...

 

If you have any specific questions about the truck just drop me a line.

JimWilson Enthusiast

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The most I've towed was about 8K, and the 6.0 seemed to do pretty good. I don't think I'd like to drag that much weight through the Rockies, but it should be okay for most things.

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My 1500 HD 2wd does just fine pulling my 24ft. trailer that will weigh about 9200#

loaded. I changed from 3.73 to 4.10 and it made a world of difference.

I also tow in D3 (keeps jumping out of OD.) You should also use a good

highly rated load-leveling hitch.

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I am looking into getting a 6.0 crew cab 4x4 with 4.10 gears, my question is how well will it tow a 24' enclosed trailer that loaded will weigh in about 7200-7500 pounds.

 

Thanks for any info.

Paul

Well, I have an '03 reg cab, 6.0L with a 4.10 locking rear end. My travel trailer runs about 7800#, and it tows fine. I get about 14.5 MPG empty and it drops to about 12 towing at highway speeds. Not too bad IMHO. If I'm going through hill country, I just drop it to D3 so it won't keep going in and out of OD.

 

If you get the truck and tow with it, follow the previous advice to start off easy and don't be afraid to rev it when you're passing or accelerating, your engine's peak HP happens at 4400 RPM, and peak Torque at 4000 RPM. Also, use the towing mode, it lets the engine rev higher and stay longer in each gear, to allow you to stay in the peak power band longer, it also stiffens the shifts up.

 

You would definitely notice the difference between 3.73 and 4.10 gears, go with the 4.10s.

Mort Enthusiast

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I just towed a 2 horse bumper pull trailer 1090 miles at 65mph through varied terrain from flat to quite hilly. The trailer load was about 5500lbs with about 1000lbs in the truck. I averaged 9.06 mpg. I stayed in 3rd gear because OD was in and out of gear all the time. I used tow haul mode and it seemed to work quite well. I saw 2nd gear at 4100 rpm about half a dozen times. Sometimes the trans would unlock and the revs would go from about 2700 to 3000 rpm in 3rd gear and get me up the more moderate hills at speed which was very nice. Sometimes my speed would drop to 50 mph before I kicked it into 2nd gear and I would be back up to 65 before I crested the hill.

 

All in all the truck worked great and I was very happy but glad that I do not have to do it very often.

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Well, I have an '03 reg cab, 6.0L with a 4.10 locking rear end. My travel trailer runs about 7800#, and it tows fine. I get about 14.5 MPG empty and it drops to about 12 towing at highway speeds. Not too bad IMHO. If I'm going through hill country, I just drop it to D3 so it won't keep going in and out of OD.

 

If you get the truck and tow with it, follow the previous advice to start off easy and don't be afraid to rev it when you're passing or accelerating, your engine's peak HP happens at 4400 RPM, and peak Torque at 4000 RPM. Also, use the towing mode, it lets the engine rev higher and stay longer in each gear, to allow you to stay in the peak power band longer, it also stiffens the shifts up.

 

 

:D

 

I have the same truck as you, and have experienced the same things and recomend the same advise.

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I have a 2002 crew with a 6.0 and 410 geers. I pull a 27 ft. 5-th wheele wighing at over 8000. The truck seems to pull good even in the hills. The trany may heat up to 200-210 but still within it's limmits. The millage sucks abit but what do you do. I have been considering doing some upgrades. Like air filter, changing the computer settings. Are these things worth it though? How much with they accually gain you?

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My situatuon is Similiar to Mort's as far as weight and Mileage. I think I crossed the scales at 13,200lbs total combined weight. 9.25 was my consistent mileage at each gas stop. Did a few 8's and a 10, but the rest settled in at about 9.25

My setup is a good match. Wouldn't want to go to much heavier.

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